Mrs. Ruth R. Harris Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Harris, Mrs. Ruth R., of Saginaw, Michigan, passed away Sunday, August 22, 2010, at Covenant Medical Center – Cooper. Age 97 years. Ruth was born on August 9, 1913, in Saginaw, to the late Frederick and Emilia (Gardey) Holl. She was married to Elmer (Spike) Harris on May 11, 1935, in Saginaw, having just celebrated their 75th Wedding Anniversary. Ruth was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, and an honorary member of its Ladies Aid Society and the Senior Saints. Ruth loved quilting, camping, and was an excellent card player, earning master points in Bridge. She lived for her family, especially for her loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Surviving besides her husband, Spike, are their three children and their spouses, Barbara (Gary) Harvey, Saginaw; Susan (Thomas) Bailey, Saginaw; Thomas (Susan) Harris, Salem, N.H.; six grandchildren, Steven (Mary) Harvey, Saginaw; Karen (Duane) Boswell, Freeland; Douglas (Susan) Harvey, Freeland; Linda (Robert) Bartosiewicz, Freeland; Jeff (Shari) Bailey, Freeland; Elizabeth Harris, Palo Alto, CA; 14 great-grandchildren, Jessica, Aaron and Erik Harvey; Nathan, Mollie and Matthew Boswell; Gabe, Jonathan and Noah Bartosiewicz; Nicholas and Lauren Bailey; Ashley, Allison and Madison Harvey; many nieces and nephews, including her special nephew, James (Dianne) Harris, Saginaw. Ruth was predeceased by five sisters, Louise Holl; Amanda Schultz; Ottilia Pfund; Marie Ramsey and Margaret Harris. Funeral service will take place 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 26, 2010, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 808 Weiss. The Rev. Charles F. Buckhahn will officiate with burial in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Friends are welcome to visit with the family at the Wakeman Funeral Home, Inc., 1218 N. Michigan Ave., on Wednesday from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m., then at the church on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Memorial contributions may be given to Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Memories and sympathies may be shared with the family online at WakemanFuneralHome.com

Mrs. Ruth R. Harris

August 9, 1913 - August 22, 2010

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Mrs. Ruth R. Harris

August 9, 1913 - August 22, 2010

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