Ruth Jeanette Sheldon's Obituary
Born May 20, 1924, the eldest of 7 children, Ruth died on June 18, 2006. Ruth graduated from Petoskey High School in 1942, moving to Muskegon, MI during WWII where she worked in a factory supporting the war effort. In 1951, Ruth married Fred Sheldon who preceded her in death in 1977. Raising no children of her own, Ruth kept in contact with scores of children as she drove school bus for Reeths-Puffer Schools for many years, retiring in 1985. Ruth’s zeal of the outdoors led to dedicated membership in the Women’s Auliliary of the Muskegon Conservation Club. She became the first woman MCC member, serving over 10 years as a Recording Secretary and was also a lifetime active member of MUCC. Ruth enjoyed fishing, hunting, nature study, reading science fiction, cooking and crafts, was a member of St. Francis deSales Catholic Church and sang in the church choir. Ruth loved animals and recently lost her long-time canine companion. In addition to her husband, Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, William and Gladys (Denison) Kemp and sisters, Mary Lou Kemp, and Evelyn Lambert. She is survived by sisters, Lillian Miller, and Maxine (Charles) Hooker, and brothers, William (Pat) Kemp and Frank (Betty) Kemp. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, June 22, 2006 in Marian Chapel at St. Francis deSales Catholic Church with the Rev. Fr. Julian Reginato presiding. Arrangements handled by the Sytsema Funeral Home, 737 Apple Avenue, (231) 726-5210. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Francis deSales Catholic Church Memorial Fund or the Muskegon Conservation Club. Sign the guestbook on-line at www.sytsemafh.com
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