"Jack, Karl, Kevin, and Kirt: Ruth and my father, Charles Bancroft, were second cousins. I am so thankful that my mother and I had the opportunity to visit Jack and Ruth back in August 2013. I still have the pictures and family items that she gave to me. What a wonderful visit we had. What a spirit of Christ in our time of fellowship and sharing together. And I always enjoyed Ruth's letters as she was the one who kept me up-to-date on family members - immediate and extended - as I worked on the Bancroft genealogy. In fact, I still have all of those letters. I have really missed her letters these past couple of years. May the precious memories and the gracious arms of Jesus sustain you in these days. May her memorial service be a celebration of her life in Jesus, our Lord, Savior, and Coming King! Connie Bancroft Alliance Ohio "
In loving memory of
RUTH ELIZABETH HARMON
November 3, 1934 - February 28, 2022
Ruth Elizabeth Harmon, 87, of Au Train, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 28, 2022.
Ruth was born in Raisin Center of Lenawee County, Michigan, on November 3, 1934 to Charles Millard and Mary Alice Bancroft (nee Ward). She married Jack Harmon in Hastings, MI on September 1, 1956 and celebrated 65 years of marriage in 2021. The couple has resided in the Au Train, Michigan area since 1972.
Ruth was a registered nurse working at the Michigan Veterans Home D.J. Jacobetti, Munising Hospital, Munising nursing home, and for the State of Michigan Corrections in Munising.
She is survived by her husband, Jack and 3 sons, Karl and his wife Ann, Kevin and his wife Melony, Kirt and his wife Rachel; 3 grandchildren, Madison, Gage and Sean. She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles Millard and Mary Bancroft.
During her retirement, Ruth enjoyed traveling, crocheting, and watching the wildlife around her home. She and Jack are members of Living Faith Fellowship in Gwinn.
A service celebrating her life will be announced shortly. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer's association (act.alz.org) are requested.
Canale-Tonella Funeral Home and Cremation Services are assisting the Harmon family where memories and condolences may be shared at canalefuneral.com
Tributes
"Like Sandy McCollum, I too worked with Ruth . She was always helpful and kind. She helped me a lot when I had my son and gave me good advice. She and Jack gave us our family bible for our wedding and we enjoyed talking about how great our God was. Now, she really knows and is pulling from the other side. I thank the Lord for bring her and Jack into our lives. Thanks, Ruth, for all your kindness."
"Words will never express our memories of Ruth. Our many wonderful times together will always be in our heart. God bless you, Jack, Karl, Kevin, Kurt, and your families??????"
"We will miss our dear friend, Ruth Harmon. We have known the Harmons nearly 39 years, I believe that we met in Marquette, Mi., at a meeting of the Full Gospel Business men's organization. Jack built a beautiful house, next door to them, for us. Ruth & Jack were so hospitable, and we visited them often. Ruth was a loving lady and always had time for a conversation and cup of coffee. Ruth will be missed by so many. Our love and prayers to Jack and the family. Ruth & Jim Brandt"
"Ruth was a wonderful R.N. and human. Always smiling and willing to help or teach while at MMH."
"We had the pleasure of having the Harmon family live next door to us for a number of years Watched the boys grow up and even had them come over to ask to play with our dog Tasha. Wonderful family. In 1975 I got to work with Ruth at Munising Memorial Hospital. She was a very caring and extremely committed nurse. I was a Med Tech and the entire hospiital was like family. Those days seem to be a lost art form and I am glad to have been a part of it with her. Pray the family takes comfort in knowing how much she meant to friends and the patients she so tenderly looked after. God Bless you all. Your friends Sandy and Jack McCollum and family "
"Jack and Family. Ruth was a respected member of 906 SERA (State Employee Retirees Association) and we will miss her bright smile at our meetings. We hold her in our memories as the ideal retiree."
"Our sweet Ruth. Will be greatly missed. I was truly blessed with her friendship. Continued prayers for Ruth's husband, Jack their sons & families. Comfort and grace "