Ruth Isabel Harmon's Obituary
Ruth Isabel Harmon, age 91, of Spring Lake passed away Saturday, July 18, 2015 at Grand Pines Assisted Living Center. She was born August 10, 1923, in East Troy, WI to William and Alma (Fitzer) Madison, and she married Mike James Harmon, Jr. on July 17, 1948, in East Troy, WI. He preceded her in death on December 11, 2009.
Ruth was a Home Economics teacher for the Muskegon Heights School District. She was a wonderful cook, enjoyed sewing, and was an active member at Spring Lake Presbyterian Church
She is lovingly remembered by two daughters: Sandra Scott of Thousand Oaks, CA, Sally Harmon of Grand Rapids; two grandchildren, Amy and Haley; two great-grandchildren, Charlize and Hayddon of Grand Rapids; and her sister-in-law, Esther Madison of Helenville, WI. Ruth was preceded in death by her daughter, Susan Joseph in October 2014.
A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, July 23, 2015, at VanZantwick Bartels Kammeraad Funeral Home of Grand Haven with Rev. Jen Porter officiating. Friends may meet the family one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions to Spring Lake Presbyterian Church or Alpha Delta Kappa Teachers Sorority Scholarship Fund are appreciated. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at www.vbkfuneralhome.com.
The family is being served by VanZantwick Bartels Kammeraad Funeral Home of Grand Haven.
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