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My sincerest sympathy to Debbie and the rest of the family. I have many memories of your mom from the years we were friends in school together. She was a kind woman and I know you will miss her very much. Mary Hinz O'Rourke
Mary Hinz O'Rourke
December 25th, 2013 at 12:00am
Our prayers and thoughts go with you all during this time of loss. Ruby has been a fixture at the Lacota church for as long as I can remember. She always jumped up to read scriptures when someone wasn't there. She will be missed every Sunday in that back row.
Mel and Julie Cole
December 25th, 2013 at 12:00am
I could stop by when ever I wanted at Rubys for help with my knitting. During my visit she would catch me up with family news and words of wisdom. She was so very proud of her family. Carolyn and all of Rubys family I am so sorry for your loss. Especially this time of year.
Vanessa Overhiser
December 26th, 2013 at 12:00am
We are so sorry to hear of Rubys passing, she will be missed.
Jack and Liz Balliet
December 26th, 2013 at 12:00am
Ruby was not only my neighbor but a good friend for many years. We had many good times together. I and all of Village View will miss her. To her family I am sorry for your great loss.
Joan Gruber
December 26th, 2013 at 12:00am
I think that every girl learned how to knit with Ruby's help! She was always the smiling, cheerful woman at Hale's Department Store. We are so sorry for your sudden loss. God's blessings to all of you.
Kathy Haines Dailey
December 26th, 2013 at 12:00am
DEBBIE AND BARRY AND FAMILIES:
DEBBY LANGE HENDERSON
December 26th, 2013 at 12:00am
My friendship with Ruby will truly be missed. I so enjoyed every chance I got to knit with her. She was always interested in what I was knitting, how my family was doing and of course I would always hear of her girls and grandkids.
Susan Torp
December 26th, 2013 at 12:00am
One of the nicest true ladies in South Haven. She always was kind when you went into the store.
Bev Smith
December 26th, 2013 at 12:00am
Barry, Debbie, and Carolyn----we are so very sorry about the loss of your mother and of our good friend Ruby. She was one of the founding members of our knitting/crochet group at the Senior Center in South Haven, and was an active member of the group until her death. She will be missed by many who have known her within our group, and as a friend and knitting expert in our community, with years of experience which she was always willing to share. The Village View neighbors will also miss seeing her outside in nice weather tending her flowers, or sitting in her chair working her crossword puzzles as she watched the world go by. Also her doing daily Devotions with good friend Joan.
George and Shirley Hooper
December 26th, 2013 at 12:00am
Dear Carolyn, My sincerest sympathy to you and your family. I remember your Mom from Hales Department Store.
Marian Gregory
December 26th, 2013 at 12:00am
Dear Kathy, Barry and kids,
Mary Waaso
December 26th, 2013 at 12:00am
Barry and family: I am sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I always enjoyed the brief times that we had together. She was a great lady and I am sure she will be missed by all.
Joe Bemer
December 26th, 2013 at 12:00am
so sorry to hear about your mom. I always enjoyed running into her. Such a friendly person. Always had a smile.
Brenda Bertorelli
December 26th, 2013 at 12:00am
I think I've known Ruby my whole life but got to know her quite well when I managed Village View. She was always so friendly and shared wonderful stories with me. My prayers are with her family during this time of sorrow. God bless you Ruby!
Tracy Overton Hiatt
December 26th, 2013 at 12:00am
When I lived with my Aunt/Uncle prior to 1949, Bill and Ruby would often stop and pick me up for Sunday Night Church Service In Lacota. It was one of my earlier introductions to Jesus Christ and still remember how touching that was. Knowing where Ruby is spending eternity is a GREAT comfort and I look forward to seeing her again. Phil Beckwith
Phil Beckwith
December 27th, 2013 at 12:00am
Sorry to hear of your mom's passing such a sweet lady, your in our thoughts and prayers
Tom and Ginger
December 27th, 2013 at 12:00am
Barry & family:
Dee (Deneice) Ranes/Birmingham
December 27th, 2013 at 12:00am
Carolyn, Barry, Deb, and the rest of the family,
Elaine Ruell
December 27th, 2013 at 12:00am
Ruby lived across from me for a year. Such a dear lady. She would wave to me as I went round round the circle on my bike..she said she wanted one but the kids might not approve..we talked about safety and exercise and she agreed that she would wait for that request!
Lynn Lyon
December 27th, 2013 at 12:00am
Barry and Kathy,
Ray Lohner
December 27th, 2013 at 12:00am
I am so sorry for your loss. I was fortunate to be able to learn basket weaving from Ruby. She was a fine teacher and a wonderful friend. I saw her in November and had the please of speaking with her for a short time. She will be sadly missed by many. I loved Ruby. She was a very dedicated Christian and a true friend.
June Satkey
December 27th, 2013 at 12:00am
Barry (and Family) - I'm so sorry for your loss. Last time I saw you my mom had just passed and yesturday my dad (Chet) passed. I am with you in your grief and send my thoughts and hugs. Hang in there ol friend.
Marybeth (MB) Sanchez
December 27th, 2013 at 12:00am
Ruby was a warm, friendly person/grandma. I will always remember the Christmas dinners and socials at the Lacota Church with her. She will be greatly missed by all her loved ones. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
Greg and Charlotte Nisbet
December 27th, 2013 at 12:00am
BARRY & Kathy
Al & Terry Zink
December 28th, 2013 at 12:00am
Dear All,
Cindy Newberry
December 28th, 2013 at 12:00am
Carolyn and John,
Lisa Harden
December 28th, 2013 at 12:00am
To the French family,
Joyce Weber
December 31st, 2013 at 12:00am
To all of Ruby's Family,
Butch and Sharon Gould
December 30th, 2013 at 12:00am
I did not know Ruby French, but in her obituary it says she was the daughter of a "Ward Lockwood." This is a rather unique sounding name. I just looked up an artist named "Ward Lockwood" a few weeks ago, curious about a painting he did, "Fragments of Elegance." I almost bought the print in 1956 for my apartment in Detroit. He was a well known painter In our Handy genealogy prepared by Esther"Tess" Handy Jacobs, there is an exhaustive study on the Lockwoods, the Wards,and related families back to the 1600s. But no mention of a "Ward Lockwood." If you want to know more, e-mail me or see my website: www.qtm.net/logcabincrafts. -Virginia Handy
Virginia Handy
December 29th, 2013 at 12:00am
Dear Carolyn, Nancy, Barry and Deb,
Carol (Davis) Grafford
January 2nd, 2014 at 12:00am
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Walle Family
January 2nd, 2014 at 12:00am
I am sorry to hear about Ruby. One of my favorite memories of her was
Sheryll (Visser) Panagiotopoulos
January 4th, 2014 at 12:00am
