Ruth Clokey, producer of "Davy and Goliath," dies

News Service: "Ruth Parkander Clokey Goodell, producer of the animated television series, 'Davey and Goliath,' died Dec. 28, 2008, from Alzheimer's disease. She was 85. A memorial service was held Jan. 7.

Clokey was also known as Ruth Clokey Goodell and Ruth Clokey. She was given story editor credit as Ruth Goodell on episodes of 'The Gumby Show.' Clokey was married to Art Clokey, and both were responsible for the stop-motion animation production of Davey and Goliath -- now a property of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)."