Gladstone, MI
Ruth Mae Larson, age 87, passed away Sunday morning October 19, 2014, leaving behind a legacy of love and faith. We praise God she is in her Heavenly home with her Savior, other friends and family plus reunited with her memories.
Ruth was born May 12, 1927 in Marinette, WI the daughter of Edgar C. and Martha (McGregor) King. She was raised in Marinette where she graduated from Marinette High School in 1945. Following graduation, Ruth worked as a secretary for the Marinette Public Schools.
Ruth met her future husband, Glen Larson, at Lake Lundgren Bible Camp in 1943 just before Glen entered basic training. They married on October 11, 1947 and they made their home in Escanaba. Ruth worked for Probate Judge Marie Peters and later for Attorney James Frost. They built a home in Wells and later moved to their current location along the Escanaba River where they have resided for over 50 years. Ruth retired from the Delta-Schoolcraft I.S.D. where she was an Executive Secretary from 1972 to 1992. Upon her retirement, Ruth became a member of the O.S.F. Auxiliary and served as their secretary. She volunteered at the hospital for over 19 years where she greeted and directed visitors and patients. She also was a member of the Gladstone Senior’s Center.
Ruth was very musical and taught herself to play the piano. Whatever church she attended, Ruth played the piano and often sang solos or with groups. She also served her Savior as a youth leader both at the Escanaba Salvation Army and later at Grace Baptist in Gladstone. Her hobbies included gardening, walking, reading, making maple syrup in the spring, and apple slices in the fall. Her overriding passion was to serve God and care for her husband and family.
Ruth leaves behind Glen, her loving husband of 67 years, her children, Glenna (Roy) MaKosky of Rochester, MN, Nancy Larson of Gladstone and Kent (Sue) Larson of Midland, MI; her grandchildren: Elysia (Jeremy) Halls, Jenny (Jimmy Budnik) MaKosky, Dan (Kate) MaKosky, Matt (Alisha) MaKosky, Ben Larson, Jonathan (Amber) Larson, Matt Larson, Sarah Larson, and Rachel Larson, and her great granddaughter, Z
Linda Brown - Burnsville, MN
I spent many summer weeks at Ruth and Glen’s home. What a gift she had for making me feel welcome, for watching over me as I visited, for being my ‘mom’ for those weeks. I knew her to be smart, funny, and fully dedicated to her family, her church, and her job. Heaven is happy to welcome her. Heartfelt sympathy to all those she left behind, who will miss her.