Bennett, Ruth A. Ruth A. Bennett, age 87 of Hesperia, passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at her sons home. Ruth was born the 10th of 11 children on October 1, 1920 in Mears, Michigan to Ole and Alma (Thorson) Pearson. She met Charles Bennett in 1944 and they married on April 20, 1945 in South Haven, Michigan. Ruth attended Central State College and later graduated from Western Michigan University with a teaching degree. Ruth taught elementary education at Batham School in Oceana County, Reeman School, Brookside School, and later retired from Cedar Street Schools after 18 years of teaching with the Fremont Public Schools. Ruth and Chuck spent their winter retirement years in Florida where Ruth enjoyed playing the organ and playing the piano for the mens quartet and holiday concerts in their retirement village and also served as secretary for the park for several years. Ruth was a member of Farm Bureau and assisted on the Bennett Family Farm for many years as well. She was also a member of the Fremont United Methodist Church since 1946. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Charles of Hesperia; her sons, Alan (Carol) Bennett of Grand Rapids; Dave (Pat) Bennett of Fremont; 6 grandchildren, Anne (Ken) Momany of Belding; Laura (Jan) Fair of Grand Rapids; Daniel (Laura) Bennett of Portland, Oregon; Aaron (Leslie) Bennett of Fremont; Sarah Bennett of Chicago, Illinois; Jane (Reggie) Ignash of Sebewaing, Michigan; special grand daughter, Amber (Dave) Terakedis of Tennessee; 10 great grandchildren; special nephew, Jerry (Sue) Woller; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by 10 brothers and sisters. Funeral services were held on Monday, November 12, 2007 from the Fremont United Methodist Church with Rev. Carolin Spragg presiding with interment in the Maple Grove Cemetery in Fremont. Friends may consider the Second Harvest Gleaners Mobile Food Pantry or Hospice of Michigan for memorial contributions in memory of Ruth. Friends may also send a condolence or share a memory online at www.crandellfh.com. Arrangements by Crandell Funeral Home Fremont Chapel. Click here to post a condolence of Ruth A. Bennett on-line Alan and family, I cant tell you how sorry I was to learn of your moms illness and passing. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. She was a very special lady. Judy (Stratton) Nadeau-Zerr Judy Nadeau-Zerr Posted 11/9/07 To the Family, Ruth was my second grade teacher at Cedar Street in the 1971- 1972 school year. She also was a neighbor to my Uncle, Myles Hollowell. I was sorry to see she has passed. My prayers and thoughts will be with you and your family at this time. God Bless you all. Jeanene (Hollowell) Bosse Posted 11/9/07 To all the Bennett Family: Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your wife, mother and grandmother. I'm sure she will be greatly missed. Doug and Doris Parish Posted 11/11/07 To Chuck, Dave and all the Bennett Family. Words alone cannot bring the solace one needs during your time of grief, but we do sincerely submit our most heartfelt condolence and trust that your loss will be lessened by knowing that others care. Linda and Gordon Oosterhouse Posted 11/11/07 Our thougths and prayers are with you all. God Bless; The Stroven family Posted 11/13/07 So sorry "Mrs. Bennett" was one of my favorite teachers! I was lucky enough to have her in 2nd grade and 4th grade! My prayers are with you. Kandi (Stroven)Randall Posted 11/14/07