Ruth E. Whisman

Ruth E. (Howington) Whisman, age 83 passed away peacefully Monday, June 23, 2008 after an extended illness. She was born on March 31, 1923 in Rittman, Ohio to Samuel and Bessie (Steele) Howington. Ruth is survived by her husband of 61 years, Clyde K. Whisman Sr. of Hale, 2 sons, Clyde K. (Marsha) Whisman Jr. of Rose City and Gerald D. Whisman of Lupton, 12 grandchildren, Kevin (Jaimie) Whisman, Kim (Jeff) Kummler, Kara (Joe) Neuman, Karla (James) Mattson, Kendra (Mark Beck) Whisman, a very special granddaughter, Kristy Whisman, John (Toni) Whisman, Kassi (Mark) Coody, Karissa (Josh) Briggs, Kelly Robinson, Pam (Donny) Knoellinger, and Monte “Dude” (Adrian Dombkowski) Beaudry, and 19 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2 daughters, Sandra K. Stubbs and Debra Sue Risher. Cremation has taken place per Ruth’s wishes. A Private Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Those desiring to make an expression of sympathy are asked to consider Area 4 Special Olympics, Attn. Mike Eva, Area Director, 198 Pine Bluff Road, Roscommon, MI. 48653.