Ruth
Ruth Fast
Ruth L. Fast of Otsego, Michigan passed away Saturday, October 27, 2012 in Alamo. Ruth was born in Watson Township to William and Blanche (Wilson) Deike. Ruth was a long distance operator for Michigan Bell Telephone from 1944-1948 and was a very active member of the Otsego United Methodist Church. She also enjoyed gardening, baking, reading and writing personal views of history for the local newspapers. On November 23, 1946 in Kalamazoo she married Joseph Fast who preceded her in death in 1990.
Surviving are her children, Kathy (Ken) Noble of Kalamazoo and Larry (Colleen) Fast of Allegan; 4 grandchildren, Courtney (Reuben) West of Marshall, Jaymie Noble of Whitefish, MT, Ray Fast of Chicago and Sarah Fast of Grand Rapids, 1 great grandson, Charlie West; 8 nieces, 13 nephews and many great and great-great grandnieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters-in-law, William (Pauline) Deike and Gordon (Lillian) Deike; sister and brother-in-law, Winifred (Lavern) Smith; all brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law of her husband; a nephew and two nieces.
She was so very grateful to have been able to stay in her own home until June 2012 due to the wonderful care she received from her Home Helpers, Lori, Dawn and Karin. She was always appreciative of the visits from her family, Pastors and friends.
Friends may meet with Ruth’s family Wednesday from 10 to 11 A.M. at the Otsego United Methodist Church where services will be held at 11 A.M., Pastor Joe Shaler officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Home Cemetery, Otsego.
In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Ruth may be made to the Otsego United Methodist Women.
Messages of condolence for her family may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
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Craig Phillips
October 28, 2012 at 5:33 pm
Larry sorry to hear of your moms passing,
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Mary Dyer
October 28, 2012 at 6:08 pm
Kathy – so sorry to hear about your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Cathy Boysen
October 28, 2012 at 8:03 pm
Larry and Colleen and family, so sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers .
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Mike & Joanne Krcatovich
October 29, 2012 at 4:01 pm
Larry, Colleen & family,
We are sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless,
Mike & Joanne
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Jack, Betty, Esta Nichols
October 30, 2012 at 10:48 am
We are so sorry to hear about Ruth. May God be with you at this time. She was a very sweet lady.
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Joan Walters
October 30, 2012 at 11:49 am
Kathy, Larry, Colleen and families – So sorry to learn of Ruth’s passing. I will always remember how she was always so full of energy and determination. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Pat and Shari Bradley
October 31, 2012 at 3:56 pm
Kathy and Larry and family: Shari and I wish you peace at this time of your loss. She has gone to a better place. RIP, Ruth.
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Dick Wood
November 1, 2012 at 10:37 am
Seeing Ruth name brought back many memories of her work at the Methodist Church. Those were the good old days…
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LEONARD AND LOIS BUSH
November 3, 2012 at 1:35 pm
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILEY LARRY.
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Bonnie (Moore) Eakins
January 31, 2013 at 4:15 pm
Kathy, Larry,Carolyn and Pauline, Sorry to hear of your loss, just happened to find the obit…Many fond memories of your Mom and Dad as kids. Love in Christ, Bonnie
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Surviving are her children, Kathy (Ken) Noble of Kalamazoo and Larry (Colleen) Fast of Allegan; 4 grandchildren, Courtney (Reuben) West of Marshall, Jaymie Noble of Whitefish, MT, Ray Fast of Chicago and Sarah Fast of Grand Rapids, 1 great grandson, Charlie West; 8 nieces, 13 nephews and many great and great-great grandnieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters-in-law, William (Pauline) Deike and Gordon (Lillian) Deike; sister and brother-in-law, Winifred (Lavern) Smith; all brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law of her husband; a nephew and two nieces.
She was so very grateful to have been able to stay in her own home until June 2012 due to the wonderful care she received from her Home Helpers, Lori, Dawn and Karin. She was always appreciative of the visits from her family, Pastors and friends.
Friends may meet with Ruth’s family Wednesday from 10 to 11 A.M. at the Otsego United Methodist Church where services will be held at 11 A.M., Pastor Joe Shaler officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Home Cemetery, Otsego.
In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Ruth may be made to the Otsego United Methodist Women.
Messages of condolence for her family may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
Offer Condolence for the family of Ruth Fast
Condolence Messages
Craig Phillips
October 28, 2012 at 5:33 pm
Larry sorry to hear of your moms passing,
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Mary Dyer
October 28, 2012 at 6:08 pm
Kathy – so sorry to hear about your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Cathy Boysen
October 28, 2012 at 8:03 pm
Larry and Colleen and family, so sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers .
Reply
Mike & Joanne Krcatovich
October 29, 2012 at 4:01 pm
Larry, Colleen & family,
We are sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless,
Mike & Joanne
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Jack, Betty, Esta Nichols
October 30, 2012 at 10:48 am
We are so sorry to hear about Ruth. May God be with you at this time. She was a very sweet lady.
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Joan Walters
October 30, 2012 at 11:49 am
Kathy, Larry, Colleen and families – So sorry to learn of Ruth’s passing. I will always remember how she was always so full of energy and determination. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Reply
Pat and Shari Bradley
October 31, 2012 at 3:56 pm
Kathy and Larry and family: Shari and I wish you peace at this time of your loss. She has gone to a better place. RIP, Ruth.
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Dick Wood
November 1, 2012 at 10:37 am
Seeing Ruth name brought back many memories of her work at the Methodist Church. Those were the good old days…
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LEONARD AND LOIS BUSH
November 3, 2012 at 1:35 pm
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILEY LARRY.
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Bonnie (Moore) Eakins
January 31, 2013 at 4:15 pm
Kathy, Larry,Carolyn and Pauline, Sorry to hear of your loss, just happened to find the obit…Many fond memories of your Mom and Dad as kids. Love in Christ, Bonnie
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