Rudy Ruiz Campos

Rudolph Ruiz Campos Rudolph Ruiz Campos, born on July 11, 1936, in Martinez, California to Mary and Felix Campos, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2017, in San Luis Obispo with his family by his side. Rudolph is survived by his high school sweetheart, love of his life and wife of almost 60 years, Annette S. Campos; daughter Melissa C. Yeates and son-in-law Todd Yeates and grandchildren Samantha (Caleb), Eric and TJ; daughter, Mindy C. Shea and son-in-law, Owen and grandson Tobin; his brother Jesse Campos (MaryAnn); and sisters Mary Ellen Martinez (John) and Annie Bautista (Danny). He is preceded in death by his sister, Margie Silva. Born into humble beginnings, Rudy spent his youth as a migrant farm worker. Frequent moves presented difficult challenges, including attending as many as 11 different schools in one year. The Campos family settled in Earlimart, Calif. and established a home and business there. This allowed Rudy and his siblings to attend school uninterrupted for the first time. Rudy graduated from Delano High School and went on to earn a Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree in Education from Fresno State University. He had a 40 plus year career in education as a teacher and administrator for the Visalia Unified School District. Over the years, he remained connected with the migrant farmers, spending evenings teaching English to those who shared his dream for a better life. He loved his work. His favorite part was being in the classroom with the children. While working hard and raising his family, Rudy managed to find time to develop a love for golf. He spent many years enjoying golf with friends and family. Once his grandchildren were born, he spent his free time with them, missing very few events in their lives. He lived a healthy, focused, and purposeful life. Although he had a quiet demeanor, he was famous for his concise words of wisdom. Rudy often reflected with gratefulness on his family his wonderful wife, daughters and his shining starshis grandchildren. He considered them his greatest achievement. Despite the Parkinson's that afflicted him later in life, he remained optimistic and determined until his last moments here on earth. He died peacefully with his family by his side. We will miss our dad, husband, and grandfather always and will forever remember him with pride and love. Thank you to Dr. Hilty and his office staff, the Dignity Health Infusion Center of SLO, and the wonderful staff at French Hospital who treated Dad with love, compassion and dignity every step of the way. Family and friends are invited to a Service in his memory at 11:30 am, on Saturday, February 11, 2017, at Miller Memorial Chapel, 1120 West Goshen Avenue, Visalia, California 93291. Sign his guestbook at sanluisobispo.com/obituaries

Rudy Ruiz Campos

July 11, 1936 - February 1, 2017