Ruth Ann Rowson (Shields)'s Obituary
Ruth Ann Rowson (Shields), age 83, passed away August 10, 2020 in Mission Viejo, CA. She was born February 7, 1937 in Saginaw, MI to Martin and Marion (Colemen) Shields. Ruth had worked for International Rectifier in CA and retired in 2000 as administrative assistant to the President. Ruth widowed in 2005, when her husband of 49 years, Robert Rowson, passed away. She lived in Muskegon, MI for 19 years and then El Segundo, CA for nearly 30 years. She then moved to Temecula, CA when she and Bob retired. Ruth loved the Hawaiian Islands and being on the beach. She also was an avid reader, loved music, and going to the movies. Ruth is survived by four children: Thomas Rowson, Sedar Rowson, Megan Granlund, and Mardi Rowson; nine grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and her brother, Martin Shields of Muskegon. Ruth will be laid to rest in Loyalton, CA where she will join her husband, Robert Rowson, for eternal peace. Share memories with the family at their On-line Guest Book at www.sytsemafh.com Arrangements by The Sytsema Chapel of Sytsema Funeral and Cremation Services, 737 Apple Ave., Muskegon, MI 49442 (231) 726-5210
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