Ruth Esther Jones
Holt, Michigan
Ruth slipped into the arms of her Heavenly Father on August 1, 2017, after a brief and courageous battle with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. She was born to her parents, Willard and Evelyn Jones, on October 6, 1960, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. During her childhood, she lived in Canada, Nebraska and Iowa, before returning to her home state of Michigan for the majority of her school years. She graduated from Holt High School in 1979, and completed her bachelor degree in English at Cornerstone University in 1984. She worked in the Lansing area for the majority of the time after college, with her most recent position being in customer service at Peckham, Inc.
Ruth was preceded in death by her father, Willard Jones Jr., her grandparents, Willard Sr. and Janet Jones, and Lawrence and June Smith, and all of her aunts and uncles. She is survived by her Mother, Evelyn (Smith) Jones; her sisters, Cynthia (Randy) Britton, Rebecca (Peter) Lin and Carolyn (Keith) Riley; her brothers, Glen (Joy) Jones and Paul Jones; nephews, Mike (Jenn) Britton, Jon (Ecem) Britton, Daniel Lin, Benjamin Lin, Jason Lin, Joshua Riley, John Riley, Joe Riley and Derrick Jones; and niece Elizabeth Riley.
Ruth had a deep faith in God, and enjoyed church, family and friends. Ruth was a member of South Church in Lansing, Michigan, where she loved being involved in Sunday school, Church and Bible Studies.
Visitation will be held at the Estes-Leadley Holt/Delhi Chapel on Friday, August 4, 2017, from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Visitation will also be held on Saturday, August 5, 2017, from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Okemos followed by the funeral service beginning at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Lansing, MI. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Youth Haven Ranch, the Gideon’s, or Samaritan’s Purse.
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Paul Jones
August 3, 2017 at 4:56 pmRuth was a person that was friends with everyone she came in contact with. This was because she just accepted people for who they were without strings attached. She will be missed by many, but I will miss her both as a big sister and friend, but I have many happy memories to put a smile on my face through the coming years!
Steve Nesbitt
August 3, 2017 at 6:28 pmWhen we were involved in mission work in France, Ruth came to help my wife when our twins (4th and 5th children) were born. We all loved her and, as the years went by, she continued to show unusual kindness to our family. My son, Daniel, wrote this morning, “She was very good to the Nesbitt family.” I imagine that there are many families who are echoing that same sentiment at this time. “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.” She was certainly one of the most precious I’ve ever known.
Gail Angelini
August 3, 2017 at 9:47 pmI am so sorry for your loss. I remember when Ruth would visit you Becky, and she would come to church at ULBC. She was always smiling and very sweet. It’s so hard to lose a sib. May God bring peace and comfort you and your family.
Mary Harding
August 3, 2017 at 10:04 pmRuth, you will be missed by many people. I will never forget the first time we met when we worked at Lake Ann and shared a cabin. Then, when I worked with the Jones’ family for family camp. (I will not mention that your brother Paul got thrown down by water slide by his sisters.) I will remember our walks when you worked for Treasury. Then seeing you at South for the past few years.
Donna Braswell
August 4, 2017 at 9:34 amWishing you all God’s peace at this time and for his loving arms around you as you grieve the loss of your daughter, sister and aunt. Thinking of you.
Judith Mead
August 4, 2017 at 10:04 amRuth was a special friend! Our friendship was too short but I so enjoyed our times in Bible Studies and our dinners at her favorite restaurant, Cheddars! Ruth wanted to be the Godly woman God created her to be and she was an inspiration to me.
Pamela Hartig
August 4, 2017 at 11:37 amRuth, was a good friend of mine, and will always hold a special place in my heart. I am so blessed to have had the chance to know Ruthie, she had a very giving spirit and wonderful heart. I will miss her so much, and it will take me some time to accept that I will not be able to see her smiling face, and loving attitude any more here on Earth. Ruthie may you rest in peace with the Lord.!! Prayer’s go out to the family of Ruth Jones.
Renee Hoekstra
August 4, 2017 at 12:18 pmRuth was a brilliant star in our world for Jesus. Her gentle and kind spirit radiated the unconditional love and kindness of our Savior. I remember first meeting her when I was a teenager and she was a friend of my aunt about 30 years ago. Her humor, compassion and true love for the Father was evident and was an example to me. All these years later, it was such a blessing to have met up with her again at South Church. It was amazing how she never changed no matter how much time had went by she was the same gentle soul I remembered from all those years before. Her life was a blessing to many and she will be missed but we can rest knowing she is in the arms of her loving Savior forevermore.
Kulada Shannon
August 4, 2017 at 6:00 pmI will always cherish the friendship that Ruth and I had. Greeting each other with a hug whenever we saw each other. The Jesus Calling Book is a daily read because of you to my entire family. Rest In Peace my friend. Kulada Shannon
Vickie Foerch
August 5, 2017 at 10:05 amSweet Ruth. I will miss her smile. We shared a birthday month and she was always so thoughtful in sending cards and giving hugs! To us, her homegoing is a loss but I know to Ruth it is gain. I can well imagine that she heard the words from our Lord, “Well done good and faithful servant. Enter into the joy of your Lord.”
John and Rita Craig
August 5, 2017 at 8:15 pmWe have enjoyed knowing and working in Christian events and classes with Ruth for over 35 years. Her faith was always clear and she was a blessing to us and many others. She surely is in the presence of the Lord now.
Cheri Carlson
August 5, 2017 at 10:51 pmOur hearts go out to the family of Ruth. You can be certain of our prayers for you all. We are so sorry for this loss. We were not aware of Ruth’s struggles and homegoing until today. Had we known, we surely would have been at the celebration to honor her life. The fruit of the ministry she had at Youth Haven, in her church and with all who knew her will continue on far beyond today. God bless you in your time of grief. She was a very special human being with a huge heart! We were blessed to have her on staff years ago and blessed to call her ‘friend’.
Laura Griffin
August 5, 2017 at 11:11 pmRuth will be missed..I was going to say sadly missed.. But the one thing I can’t see when I think about her is sadness. She always had a bright smile and a helping hand to give to anyone. Her and I shared a love of Lighthouses.. And wanting to teach others to do what we do. She was an awesome person, a great CSR and a Mentor of others. She was full of Life and gave it her all. Rest in Peace my friend.. Prayers to her family. ( It was nice to meet all of you, if only briefly.. And I hope the Cards signed by all her co workers will help bring you all some peace as well!).
Tom and Roseanna Riley
August 6, 2017 at 7:12 pmSo sorry for your loss.