Mrs. Ruth Ann Gustafson

Birth date: Aug 25, 1940 Death date: Oct 10, 2017

Mrs. Ruth Ann Gustafson, age 77, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2017. She was born on August 25, 1940 to William and Eleanor (Swiftney) Vincent in Grand Haven. Ruth graduated from Grand Haven High School and went on to have a Read Obituary

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Terry Williams

415w ago

Ruth worked at Memorial Medical Center, now Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, with my Dad-Ramon, Brother-Robert, Sister-Kathy, and Niece-Rebecca. Ruth and Dave lived just up the hill from where I formerly lived for several years. They were nice neighbors; and didn't mind my walking on the edge of their lawn on my 3-7 day weekly walks; as I stopped and asked. Their house & deck were nice, and the lawn was always kept up.
To Dave and his family, I offer my sincerest condolences.
Terry Williams
Ludington

Ralph Cerny

418w ago

I was very saddened to learn that Ruth had passed away. We were a team at Memorial Medical Center for a number of years. Ruth's upbeat attitude kept me going in the tough times. Although it has probably been more than thirty years since I have seen Ruth, I will never forget her.
My best to Dave and her family.

Ralph Cerny
Traverse City

Dick Bourgault

418w ago

Sending my love and respects to Ruth's family. She was one of the sweetest, kindest, and most pleasant people I have ever met. She will be missed. I will always have a great deal of love and admiration for Ruth. Dick Bourgault

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419w ago

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Chuck Dillon

419w ago

When I arrived in West Shore in 1998, Ruth was there to show me the way. When things got tough, she was always there for me, supporting me, praying for me, and helping me. Ruth was an outstanding person who lived a life of strength, loyalty, and integrity. Her faith in God was an inspiration to me. I offer my condolences to Dave and the rest of the family. May God be with you in your time of great loss.

Chuck Dillon

Barbara Herlein

419w ago

Both my husband and I remember when Ruth worked at West Shore Community College. She was a warm and caring person, someone you could go to and when you left you felt better, I remember one particular conversation - I was telling her, when I was in my twenty's I worked in the woods. She surprised me by saying she also had worked in the woods. We are so sorry for your loss. She was a "Special Person".
Barbara & Chuck Herlein

Linda Hearns

419w ago

There are not enough wonderful words to describe Ruth! We have all shared the joy of knowing this beautiful woman. Her passion for life was inspirational to all who have been blessed by her friendship. The impact that she has made on all of her family co-workers and friends will forever keep her in our lives. The grief we share tears a hole in us but is also a testament to the love we shared with one of gods most pressious gifts to us. I think that we all knew as soon as we spent 5 min. with Ruth we would never be the same. Her positive upbeat attitude, smile, impressive creativity and enthusiam for each new day regardless of the chalenges it may bring was just too contagios to ignore. I can only smile through my tears when I imagin what she is doing now to prepare for us to join her. I will treasure the gift of my memories as I pray for god to comfort all who grieve this tragic loss.

Diane

419w ago

I had the pleasure of meeting Ruth and Dave just over of year ago when we purchased their home. Ruth was so kind and gracious to us. She was just a nice nice lady. Dave, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jeff and Diane Day

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