Dee Ferens
Ruth was sometimes referred to as "my other mother" growing up. She helped care for me when I was sick, held me close when my grandmother was in a serious auto accident, celebrated the highlights and was there in the sad times. I remember a family trip with our family and hers when were all young on the ferry across Lake Michigan to Wisconsin, working together to sew coverings for Shelly's bedroom, her trying to teach me to do synchronized swimming in our pool, Ruth and her family arriving on many Christmas Eves to share a bit of time with our family and her support and love over many years.Jeff and Shelly, my heart breaks for you.