Inge Blight, age 94, passed away peacefully in Nov. 2025. She was born in May 1931 in Hillsboro, Oregon, to Carl and Elsbeth Ruestig. Inge grew up with her beloved siblings, Carl Ruestig Jr. and Joanne McGowen, and attended Battle Ground High School in Battle Ground, Washington.
On March 16, 1957, Inge married the love of her life, Kenneth Blight. Together they raised three children: Steve, Joe and Terrie. Inge was a devoted wife and mother whose strength, warmth and generosity shaped the heart of her family.
Inge worked for many years at Winslow Grocery Store as a baker, where her passion for creating delicious treats was shared with her community. Outside of work, she found joy in gardening, baking for family and friends, solving word puzzles and watching sports—especially football, baseball and horse racing. Her sense of adventure took her to Germany, Budapest, Arizona, Hawaii, Alaska and across the United States, creating memories she cherished deeply.
She is preceded in death by her father, Carl; mother, Elsbeth; husband, Kenneth; and son, Steven. Inge is survived by her son, Joe, and his wife, Dawn; her daughter, Terrie, and her husband, Robert; her brother, Carl; her sister, Joanne; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She will be remembered as a kind and giving mother, grandmother, sister and best friend—someone whose warmth and generosity touched all who knew her.
The family extends heartfelt gratitude to Heart of Gold and Morton Loving Care for the exceptional compassion and support they provided.
A celebration of Inge’s life will be held on Dec. 13, 2025, at 11 a.m. at the Morton Senior Center, 103 Westlake Ave., Morton, Washington. All who knew and loved Inge are welcome to attend and honor her memory.
