Ruth Velma Roush

Ruth Velma Roush, age 80 of Hastings passed away Friday, August 26, 2011 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings. She was born August 24, 1931 in Dowling, Michigan, the daughter of John W. and Evalyn B. (Ormsbe) Hook. Ruth attended Durfee School and Hastings Schools, graduating from Hastings High School on June 6, 1949.

She worked at Thornapple Manor until 1968, then as cemetery sexton from 1968-2006 at 17 Barry county area cemeteries as well as a housewife.
Ruth married E. Keith Roush on October 29, 1950. They were married for 47 years.
Ruth enjoyed reading, needlework, loved to travel and go camping. She also enjoyed going mushrooming in the spring.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Keith, brothers: Forest and Morris Hook, and sister, Dorothy Stratton.

She is survived by her son, Gordon Roush of Hastings, daughter, Sue Roush of Hastings, brother, Francis Hook of Charlotte, sister, Eva Peake of Hastings, brother and sister-in-law, Eldon and Roberta Roush of Hastings, sister-in-law, Lucille Cody of Battle Creek, 7 nieces, 8 nephews, 14 great nieces, 14 great nephews, and 17 great-great nieces and nephews.

Memorial Contributions:
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family.

Visitation:
Tuesday, August 30, 2011, 6-8 pm
Girrbach Funeral Home
Hastings, MI 49058

Funeral Service:
Wednesday, August 31, 2011 @ 11:00 am
Church of the Nazarene
1716 N. Broadway
Hastings, MI 49058
Pastor Timm Oyer officiating