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Ruth Anne Wolski (Murphy)
Born: 8/2/1947
Died: 8/19/2020
Age: 73
Community: Burton, MI
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WOLSKI, Ruth Anne (Murphy) - of Burton, Michigan, age 73, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 19, 2020, with her husband, daughters and sister by her side. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 PM Thursday, August 27, 2020 at Davison Missionary Church, 1481 N. Gale Road, Davison, Michigan, 48423; Fr. Steve Makranyi officiating. The family will receive visitors 12-2 PM Thursday, August 27, 2020 at Davison Missionary Church. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, please wear a mask. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Humane Society of Genesee County in Ruth’s memory.
Ruth was born in Flint, Michigan on August 2, 1947, daughter of the late Arthur and Bette (Bellant) Murphy. When she was nine, her parents moved the family to Tawas, Michigan, where she graduated from high school in 1965. After graduation, she moved back to the Flint area where she met and then later married the love of her life, Ron Wolski, on August 1, 1969. Together they enjoyed 51 years of happy memories with family and friends, and no matter where she went, Ruth made friends. Ruth and Ron were season ticket holders of the original Flint Generals for ten years. They also spent over thirty years boating and were members of the Bay City Yacht Club. Together with Ron, Ruth enjoyed spending her evenings watching the Red Wings or any team playing hockey as well as watching Tigers’ baseball. She spent over 20 years bowling at Eastown Bowl in the Go Go Gals League. She also loved her weekly bingo games at the P.L.A.V. where she was a member of the Ladies’ Auxiliary. Ruth loved being a grandmother. She loved spending time with her grandsons and having the whole family together for a Sunday meal. Most importantly, Ruth was a loving mother and great role model for her two daughters. She was always there to listen and guide them as they found their own paths in life. Ruth spent the greater part of her career working for Dr. Arnold Schaffer first at Miller West Apartments and then in his oral maxillofacial practice. Ruth didn’t like being called a fighter, but there is no better way to describe her. She was diagnosed with leukemia in 2006 and combatted the disease and all of its secondary illnesses even after receiving a bone marrow transplant in 2010. Ruth was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2019, but she still persevered. She chose to fight cancer on her own terms. The family would like to thank her bone marrow donor Gerhard Huefnagel from Munich, Germany. His selfless gift allowed Ruth ten more years of life. Thanks also to cousin, Barbara Neeley, Dr.V. Peram, Dr. Greg Yannick, McLaren Hospice (especially Makella McAdams), and all the wonderful healthcare workers who cared for her through the years.
Ruth is survived by her husband, Ronald; two daughters, Renee Gatica and Rejean (Gregory) Bull; son-in-law, Jason Gatica; two grandsons, Matthew and Andrew Gatica; her sister, Kate (Ed) Anschuetz; two brothers, Ken (Judy) Murphy and Randy (Kathy) Murphy; two sisters-in-law, Jean Thomas and Irene Lovegrove; many cousins, nieces and nephews, and special friends including Pat Miarka, Dan and Eva Kryglowski; two grandpuppies, Finn and Daisy. She was preceded in death by her parents, in-laws Ziggy and Nellie Wolski, and brother Dale.
Please share your thoughts with the family at www.allenfuneralhomeinc.com
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Davison Missionary Church
1481 N. Gale Rd.
Davison, MI 48423Get a Map to this location...
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Fr. Steve Makranyi |
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