Ruby Lucile Ellsworth's Obituary
Ruby Lucile Ellsworth age 91 of Grand Rapids, MI died, Thursday, December 28, 2011 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Ruby was born on April 25, 1919 in Clarksville, MI to the late Thomas C. and Fannie L. (Carpenter) Irwin. She married Ivon L. Ellsworth who preceded her in death in 1987.
Ruby is survived by their children: Barbara Magley of Florida, Linda (George) Larson of Grandville and Sheryl Minch of Grand Rapids. 1 Son: Leonard Ellsworth of Wyoming. 16 Grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. 1 Sister: Daisy Bunge of Las Vegas and 1 Brother: John Irwin of White Cloud. Many nieces and nephews also survive and a special niece June Force.
Ruby was preceded in death in addition to parents and husband by: 1 Son: Richard, Grandson: Michael Dayne. 5 Sisters: Baby Ila, Eva, Iva, Hulda (Mary) and Jesse. 1 Brother: Thomas, Daughter In law: Theresa Ellsworth also a dear friend Ida Siscoe formally of Crockery lake.
Funeral services for Ruby Lucile Ellsworth will be conducted on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at 1:00pm at the Throop Funeral Home of Ravenna with Pastor Carl Black officiating. Burial will follow at Bennett Cemetery.
The family will be at the Throop Funeral Home of Ravenna on Tuesday to greet friends from 11:00am until time of service.
Memorials may be directed to: Disabled American Veterans Comm. Or American Diabetes Association or Faith Hospice of Grand Rapids.
Go to: www.throopfhravenna.com to sign the online guestbook.
The Throop Funeral Home of Ravenna is in charge of funeral arrangements.
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