Ruth Jean Taggart, age 84 of Hastings, passed away April 25, 2015 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings.
Ruth was born in Saranac, Michigan on January 11, 1931, the daughter of Dewy and Ruby (Scott) Anderson. She graduated from Hastings High School. Ruth married Lee Taggart on August 24, 1950. She worked as an Operations Manager at the University of Michigan, retiring in 1993.
Ruth was a member of the Hastings First Presbyterian Church, she enjoyed gardening, playing bingo and doing oil paintings.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, and husband, Lee Taggart on August 24, 2007.
Ruth is survived by her children: Brad (Stacia) Taggart, Pam (Jim) Frazier, Tim (Lewie) Taggart, grandchildren: Shannon, Jason, Andrew, and Jeff, 4 sisters and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to Thornapple Manor, 2700 Nashville Rd., Hastings, MI 49058.
Private graveside services were held at Irving Cemetery.