Ruth Irene Sherman

Ruth Irene Sherman, age 86 of Fremont and formerly of Muskegon, passed away Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009 at the Transitional Health Services in Fremont. Ruth was born on November 29, 1922 in Holton to Arthur A. and Millie (McClouth) Gale and graduated from Fremont High School. Ruth met and later married Ovid Sherman on June 7^,1941 in Indiana. Ovid preceded her in death on Nov. 4, 1993. Ruth had been a cook at the Oakridge High School in Muskegon for over 20 years and then started work at the Gerber Products Company in the cafeteria until her retirement. Ruth was a member of the Holton United Methodist Church and also the Birthday Club of Holton. She had enjoyed bowling, playing cards, playing Bunko; knitting and crocheting, traveling with her husband and had been a member of the Holton United Methodist Church Women’s Circle.

She is survived by her children, Jerry (Pat) Sherman of Fremont; Jim (Wanda) Sherman of Fremont; Margie (Ken) Sipe of Muskegon; 12 grandchildren; 36 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Bill Sherman on June 12, 1996 and by her husband, Ovid on Nov. 4, 1993.

VISITATION : Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009 from 1-2pm at the Crandell Funeral Home – Fremont Chapel. FUNERAL SERVICES : Thursday at 2pm at the funeral home. INTERMENT : Oakwood Cemetery in Holton. MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS : St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.

Jim, Jerry and Margie and families

Sorry to hear of Aunt Ruth's passing. We cannot attend as we are in Gulf Shores, Alabama. See you when we get home. Our prayers are with you.

Brad and Sharie Geeting.

Posted 1/27/2009

Marge, Becky, Chris, Mandy, Jim and Jerry,

I am so sorry for your sadness. It is very painful to have to say good bye to a Mom that you love in so many ways.

I will always carry fond memories of Ruthie and Ovid. She was one of the funniest women I ever knew. I still laugh remembering her wit and humor. She was always so nice to me when I used to go stay with you and Gary, Marge. I remember that she took good care of Grandma Gale and was a terrific cook too. I always had fun when she was around.

I pray that God will send you comfort in your grief and remember you in the days ahead.

Love,

Diane

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as you wish Ruth farewell.
She is on a new journey that holds great joy and peace.

Sincerely,

Deb, Larry and Adam Petrick

(Friends of Marge and Ken)

Posted 1/27/2009

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