Ruth Doctor's Obituary
Mrs. Ruth Doctor, age 86, went to be with her Lord Monday morning, August 8, 2011, in Muskegon. She was born August 19, 1924 in Muskegon to Fred and Grace (Vanderlaan) Weesies and had been a life resident of the area. Ruth was a member of Allen Avenue Christian Reformed Church and of its Mary Martha Society. Prior to her retirement in 1992, Ruth had worked for Superior Oil and Blarney Castle as a clerk. Ruth enjoyed reading and senior trips through Orchard View Schools; but the love of her life was her family, especially her grandchildren. On May 12, 1944 she married Frank W. Doctor and he passed away unexpectedly on May 4, 1959. Ruth was also preceded in death by her daughter, Donna J. Mayette on May 4, 2005, and by her 3 sisters, Selma Doornbos, Barbara Weesies and Beverly Dawes. SURVIVORS include 3 sons, Robert W. (Hennie) Doctor, Roger D. (Sheri) Doctor and Kenneth A. (Wilma) Doctor, all of Muskegon; her son-in-law, Larry Mayette of Muskegon; 10 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. FUNERAL SERVICES for Ruth will be held 11AM Thursday, August 11, 2011 at Allen Avenue Christian Reformed Church (695 Allen Avenue) with the Rev. Robert Bierenga officiating. Burial will be in Restlawn Cemetery. VISITATION with Ruth’s family will be 6-8PM Wednesday at The Sytsema Chapel of Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc., 737 Apple Avenue, Muskegon, MI 49442 (231-726-5210).For a more lasting memorial you are asked to consider Muskegon Christian School.
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