Ruth passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021 at her home in Plainwell.
She was born July 27, 1942 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Andrew and Hattie (Merkel) Owen. Ruth enjoyed babysitting the neighborhood kids, doing crafts, cooking, baking, gardening and caring for her many pets. On August 4, 1987 in Kalamazoo she married David Vanfleet who survives.
Also surviving are her children, Kelley (Richard) Florian of Orangeville, Jim Long of Hastings and Candy Pradon of Hastings; step-children, Chris (Todd) Banks, Kelly (Craig) Jackson, David (Colleen) Vanfleet and Stacey Vanfleet; 8 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and siblings, Jackie Owen and Kenny Owen.
She was preceded in death by her parents, first husband, Ruford “Dean” Long; grandson, Dustin and her 7 siblings.
According to her wishes cremation has taken place.
Burial of ashes will take place at Mountain Home Cemetery at a later time.
Contributions in memory of Ruth may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Messages of condolence may be posted at www.WinkelFuneralHome.com.
Tammy Thompson Drake
So very sorry, Ruth will be missed so much, loved her, my prayers are with you all!! Let your memories help you, it is so hard! God Bless each of you! ✨✨
Jan Jameson
R.I.P,dear friend. Love you to the moon and back. My love and condolences to the whole family.
Brooke Jankowski
I am so sorry for your loss, she was a really nice lady,
Kathy Nogle
My sympathy to Ruth’s family. Thinking of all of you.
Sandra Ambs
I will forever keep the memories close to my heart such a sweet lady . May you RIP prayers for the family.
LINDA
Wonderful friend …awesome times..
Birthdays , picnics, bowling and Baby sitting
Will definitely be missed by many..
Prayers for the family..
Judy VanDenBerg
So sorry to hear of Ruthies passing…So many good memories. (((Hugs ))) and prayers Kelly ,Candy, and Jimmy
Mary Brennan
Chris and Lindsey
So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with your family.
Judy Nadeau
So sorry to hear of Ruth’s passing. Sending condolences to the whole family..RIP Ruth
Vonna Anderson
I’m so sorry for your loss!! She was such a sweet lady!! She will be missed!! Thoughts and Prayers for you and your family!!
Mike & Chris VanDenBerg
So sorry for your loss.
Prayers for her family
Penny Jenson/Pallo
I was so sorry to hear that Ruth passed. My condolences to all of you. May God Bless you and ease the pain of your loss.
Mary S Harris
sorry for your loss. l have good memories of Ruth.
Prayers go out to Kelly, Jimmy and Candy