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Ruth Harvey Obituary

Mrs. Ruth Harvey, age 80, of Trufant and formerly of Grand Rapids, is joining her loving husband, Paul, who passed on August 17, 2008. After her six children were born, she attended Western Michigan University and received her B.A. in less than three years. Ruth taught kindergarten students for ten years and loved every minute. She was a devoted and loving wife and mother. Throughout her life, she loved the Lord and was sustained by her faith in the Seventh Day Adventist Church, and raised her children to honor God. Ruth, with a giving heart, volunteered at many organizations, helped at nursing homes, and especially loved working with children. Her love and gift of giving is a legacy of memories for her family. She is survived by her six children, Carol and Montie Tebo, Thomas Paul and Penny Harvey, Gloria and Bill Hume, Julie and Dan Humphrey, Ronald and Eva Harvey, and Douglas and Anita Harvey; nine grandchildren, Jessica, Philip, Keri, Nicholas, Michael, Aline, Mitchel, Carley, and Amanda; 10 great grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Robert and Dottie Tebo, Larry and Jan Gabriel, Charlotte and Gordon Keeney, and Ted and Jane Gabriel; and nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Rose Ferguson, and June Washburn. The service for Mrs. Harvey will be Saturday, November 22, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. at the Pederson Funeral Home in Rockford, Michigan, with interment in Plainfield Township Cemetery. Viewing will be from 6 to 9 p.m., Friday, November 21, 2008, at the funeral home. The Pederson Funeral Home, Rockford www.pedersonfuneralhome.com

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Published by AL.com (Mobile) on Nov. 20, 2008.

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Gloria Hume

November 30, 2008

To my precious mother, now you can rest in peace with your loving husband of 60 years. The 3 months you lived after Dad died were so very hard for you for so many reasons-now you don't have to struggle or question who's coming today. You can rest and the next thing you and Dad will see is JESUS Loving face and Loving you both for your everlasting Love you both showed to your 6 children, their spouses, your grandchildren, great-grandchildren,friends neighbors,and Loved ones. Your many cards and prayers will be sincerely missed. Many people refered to you as an angel as you always had a helping hand in such a giving and caring way.You made such an impact on so many people on this earth with your love and concern and smiles, you will NEVER be forgotten!
I'm so thankful I was privilaged to care for you and Dad the last 2 months befor Dad passed, we enjoyed and realized a Mother/Daughter relationship that went far beyond what we had ever had befor. I seen the strength you had, the love you shared, the compassion you had for those around you, You were truly a reflection of what Jesus wants us to be on this earth.
You had many reasons you coud complain about but always chose to make the best out of every situation and looked at the best in everyone. The precious time we had togeather you shared treasures with me I would never have known and for that I truly thank you. Dad did all he could do to help take care of you-even after he was gone. I'm so thankful I was able to help you through the most difficult time, right after his death,probably the lst time you were really all alone in 60 years of togeatherness.
With GOD'S help he got you through then and with HIS help He will unite us all togeather forever-soon-very soon! All my Love to a WONDERFUL MOTHER, your daughter Gloria and Bill

Peggy VeltKamp

November 22, 2008

To all of my cousins.
I am so very sorry to hear of you loosing your mom. I hadn't realized that Uncle Paul died as well; as my husband and I have been away up in Northern Michigan working on the I-75 bridge.
Uncle Paul was my God Father and Aunt Ruth was always so nice to me. I remember going to your house and riding horses when I was so young, and I am sorry for you loss.
May Aunt Ruth and Uncle Paul both rest in peace together.
My condolences to all of you and may peace be with you all, Your cousin,
Peggy Mikula VeltKamp

Sandra Hazlett

November 21, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with the Harvey family during this time. I have many, many wonderful childhood memories of time spent with Uncle Paul and Aunt Ruth and their family.

Janice Goral (Falbisaner)

November 21, 2008

My condolances and sympathy to all of Ruth's family during this time of sorrow. I pray God's sustaining love and care be especially with all of you during this time. I also pray that the many wonderful memories of Ruth continue to bring you joy and comfort. My mother, Betty Falbisaner, was a good friend of Ruth's when they lived in Grand Rapids and she would have been saddened at the loss. (Mom passed away Feb., 2006).

Tom and Marj Shaw

November 20, 2008

We extend our sincere sympathy to each one of Ruth's family and pray that God will wrap his arms tightly around you giving you comfort and peace. Ruth was a dear friend during the years that we lived in Grand Rapids and our children were in church school together.

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