Ruth Glavin

Ruth Erma Glavin of Sawyer went to meet her Lord on Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at Woodland Terrace, Bridgman.

Ruth was born August 26, 1914 in Bridgman, the seventh child of Frederick and Paulina (Klug) Essig. On December 25, 1940 she married Thomas R. Glavin and he preceded her in death on October 12, 1998. Ruth was a lifelong member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Bridgman where she was a charter member of the Altar Guild. In her youth she was very active in Church Affairs. After graduating from the Twin City Business College, she was employed by the former Accounting Firm of Herkner and Frazier and retired from the former Bank of Three Oaks as Vice President and Auditor. She also was the President of the Michigan Chapter of the National Association of Bank Auditors and served on their Board for many years. Ruth and Tom enjoyed spending the winter months in Key West, Florida. Ruth was very fond of nature. One of her joys was to pick bouquets of flowers from her rose garden and take them to her relatives and friends. She will be missed by those who loved her.

Visitation

Friday July 18, 2008 , 6-8 PM at Pike Funeral Home, Boyd Chapel

Funeral Service

Saturday July 19, 2008 , 11 AM at Immanuel Lutheran Church

Commital Service

Saturday July 19, 2008 at Graceland Cemetery

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Facts Born: August 26, 1914
Place of Birth: Bridgman, Michigan
Death: July 16, 2008
Place of Death: Bridgman, Michigan
Survived By nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. They are Mary (John) Lesch and their children – Julianna Mann, John, and Thomas; Roland (Judy) Essig; Gretchen Francis and her children – Jennifer Francis, Craig, and Roberta Hyland; William Essig and his sons – William and Peter; Rowene Neidow and her daughter, Anne; Constance (Hilary) Snell and their sons – Travis and Ned; Jack Lipe and his sons – Bruce and Todd; Fred (Donna) Essig and their daughters – Shelli Wasko and Sherri Skorupa; James (Betty) Essig and their sons – Michael and David; and Arlene Anton. Preceded in Death By her brothers and sisters – Elsie, William, Sarah, Anna, Emma, and Richard.

Memorial Donations Memorial donations can be made to:
Immanuel Lutheran Church