1925
Ruth
2008
Ruth Hagan Armstrong
April 9, 1925 — June 8, 2008
Munising
Ruth Armstrong, age 83, of Stone Street, Munising and formerly of Jonesville died Sunday evening, June 8, 2008 at her home. She was born on April 9, 1925 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late James and Alice Mae (Sweet) Hagan. She graduated from the University of Colorado with a Bachelor's of Arts Degree. Ruth was an artist in pen and ink and in miniatures and was published in many magazines. She was an active member in the community of Jonesville and served on many boards and committees. Ruth was an advocate of the Jonesville Library and she loved children.
She is survived by her children - Virginia (Pierre) Yves Schaefer of Brain sur Allonnes, France, Carol (Red) Friedrich of Shingleton, and William (Pam) Armstrong of Winnemucca, Nevada and grandchildren - Justine, Charlotte, Claire, Chad, and Jared. Ruth was also preceded in death by her husband, John West Armstrong in 1991. No services will be held and memorials in memory of Ruth may be directed to the Jonesville Library.
Do not stand at my grave and weep; I am not there. I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints on the snow, I am the sunlight on ripened grain, I am the gentle autumn's rain. When you awaken in the morning's hush, I am the swift uplifting thrush of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there, I did not die.
Ruth Armstrong, age 83, of Stone Street, Munising and formerly of Jonesville died Sunday evening, June 8, 2008 at her home. She was born on April 9, 1925 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late James and Alice Mae (Sweet) Hagan. She graduated from the University of Colorado with a Bachelor's of Arts Degree. Ruth was an artist in pen and ink and in miniatures and was published in many magazines. She was an active member in the community of Jonesville and served on many boards and committees. Ruth was an advocate of the Jonesville Library and she loved children.
She is survived by her children - Virginia (Pierre) Yves Schaefer of Brain sur Allonnes, France, Carol (Red) Friedrich of Shingleton, and William (Pam) Armstrong of Winnemucca, Nevada and grandchildren - Justine, Charlotte, Claire, Chad, and Jared. Ruth was also preceded in death by her husband, John West Armstrong in 1991. No services will be held and memorials in memory of Ruth may be directed to the Jonesville Library.
Do not stand at my grave and weep; I am not there. I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints on the snow, I am the sunlight on ripened grain, I am the gentle autumn's rain. When you awaken in the morning's hush, I am the swift uplifting thrush of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there, I did not die.
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