Ruth Bascom | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Eugene | |
| In office 1993–1996 | |
| Preceded by | Jeffrey Miller |
| Succeeded by | Jim Torrey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 4, 1926 Ames, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | August 26, 2010 (aged 84) Springfield, Oregon, U.S. |
| Spouse | John U. Bascom |
| Children | 6 |
Ruth Ellen Bascom (née Fenton; February 4, 1926 – August 26, 2010) was an American politician who served as the first female mayor of Eugene, Oregon, from 1993 until 1996.[1]