Ruth Alice Melvin, age 91, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022 at Sanctuary at the Oaks in Muskegon. Ruth was born on September 29, 1930 in Grand Rapids to Ralph and Mildred "Millie" (Gleason) Thompson. Ruth graduated from Hesperia High School and earned her Bachelors of Science degree from Central Michigan. In 1954 she married Ronald Deane Melvin and they had two daughters. They divorced, and Ruth raised Jackie and Pam, who had cerebral palsy, while working full time. She earned her Masters degree in Business Education in 1979. Ruth taught business classes in public high school for 32 years, retiring from Wayne Memorial High School in 1986. After many years in Livonia, Ruth lived in Las Vegas, and then Canadian Lakes. She enjoyed painting and gardening. Ruth is survived by her daughter, Jackie Melvin of Eugene, Oregon. Ruth was preceded in death by her daughter, Pamela Melvin; and her brothers and sisters, Sue Dye, Walter Thompson, Barbara Jacobsen, and Ann Green. There will be no services at this time. Ruth will be laid to rest next to her daughter, Pamela at the Volney Cemetery in the spring of 2022. The family offers deep appreciation to the staff at Sanctuary at the Oaks and Harbor Hospice, and remembers Ruth's late niece, Pat Franklin, who cared for her generously. Friends may consider contributions to Harbor Hospice of Muskegon in memory of Ruth. Friends may send a condolence or share a memory with the family online at www.crandellfh.com. Arrangements by Crandell Funeral Home – Fremont Chapel. 231-924-0800 To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Ruth Alice Melvin, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store. Graveside Service

Graveside services will be held in the spring of 2022 at Volney Cemetery