Mrs. Ruth Lassiter

Ruth Lassiter was a modest woman, quiet and observant in her ways. She was trustworthy and traditional in her approach to her life and in her relationships. She was tough-minded with the kind of “stick to it” attitude that earned the respect of all who knew her. She was also a woman who was meticulous, carefully disciplined, and orderly in virtually everything she undertook. Realistic about life, she was always at the ready, prepared to take on responsibility.

Ruth was born on June 20, 1927 at home in Seneca, Michigan. Her parents were Mike and Helen Hochradel. Ruth was raised in Detroit, Michigan. She was brought up to be self-confident and dependable. These were traits that would serve her well throughout her life.

Growing up in the Lassiter household was a bit different than most homes. There were good times to be had, but just as often there was a fair share of challenges as well. However, Ruth was able to work through the usual family problems when they appeared, and she was the one person in the family who seemed able to keep the stress at bay. Ruth was raised with one sibling. She had a younger sister, Kay. Ruth and her sister may have had the typical rivalries while growing up but Ruth was always consistently loyal to her family.

As a young child, Ruth was never someone who needed to be the center of attention. She wasn’t pushy and never forced her way into games or other activities. Ruth developed a variety of interests, though, and the things she enjoyed doing she did well. She was always curious about the world around her and was often eager to explore it. Ruth took part in baseball. However, what Ruth enjoyed most was simply playing and spending time with her many friends.

While her teachers and even her friends generally thought of Ruth as being a serious person, she managed to have a pretty good time in high school as she made that critical transition from adolescence to adulthood. She graduated from Edwin Denby High School in 1945. Ruth was a very logical person who enjoyed learning about factual information. Using her exceptional memory, she was able to learn much through observation. Ruth always seemed to have a command of the facts and was able to make it seem as though she could easily master any problem that might be presented to her.

On August 14, 1948 Ruth exchanged wedding vows with Lyman E. Lassiter, Jr. at the At her Pastor's home of Roseville, Michigan. Compassionate and devoted to Lyman, Ruth held endearing, traditional values about marriage and family life. She took the responsibility of marriage to heart, giving it her total commitment. She was a source of strength to Lyman and using her gifts at nurturing one-on-one relationships, she worked hard to make her new family happy.

Ruth brought the same traditional values in her marriage to bear on how she raised her children. She was a good parent to them, always firm yet fair in her dealings. She would always listen carefully and think things through before she acted, even when it was an adverse situation. Ruth was also a walking schedule, always seeming to know what everyone in the family needed to do, where they needed to be and when they needed to be there. Ruth was blessed with three children, two sons, Lloyd and Rick, and one daughter, Karen. They were also blessed with four grandchildren, Amy, Matt, Liz, and Lyle.

Ruth greatly enjoyed her family. Her primary occupation was as a homemaker. She also was employed for four years at Hudson's Department Store.

Ruth liked to experience things first-hand as well as learn about them. This trait carried over into her hobbies, where she was very methodical in how she organized her activities and categorized things. Since she enjoyed her private time, Ruth always tried to allocate a specific time for working on her hobbies. Her favorite pursuit was gardening. Ruth was content to enjoy her hobbies alone but was also willing to share her interests with others.

Ruth found pleasure in sports. Being a person who was comfortable making win/lose decisions throughout life, she could appreciate that athletes made those types of decisions in sports. She applauded those who won, and she enjoyed the statistical data and sports facts and could find herself wrapped up in those details. She would watch her favorite sporting events whenever she got the opportunity. Tops on her list were baseball.

Ruth was a woman who was dedicated and devoted to her faith. She was a member of Charity Lutheran Church in Detroit for 40 years and St. Paul Lutheran, Sterling Heights, for the past 12 years. During that time, she was a ladies aid and greeter. She was a sympathetic woman who valued her beliefs and was willing to work tirelessly for them.

Ruth enjoyed traveling and taking vacations. Since she was an early starter and had a knack for planning everything, traveling with Ruth appeared effortless. She enjoyed researching all of her examined options and applying cost-effective planning techniques. Plus, no matter where she traveled, Ruth always had a back up plan at the ready, just in case. Favorite vacations included Walt Disney World, Washington, D. C., and Lost Lake Woods Club, Lincoln, Michigan.

Ruth Lassiter passed away on September 10, 2010 at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital in Clinton Township, Michigan. Beloved wife of Lyman. Loving mother of Lloyd (Suanne), Karen, and Rick (Jan). Dear grandmother of Amy, Matt, Elizabeth (Mike Schubert), and Lyle. Visitation 2-8p.m. Mon. and 10a.m. until time of funeral service 11a.m. Tues. at Resurrection Funeral Home, 40800 Hayes Rd. (S.of 18 Mi. Rd.)Clinton Twp. www.resurrectionfuneralhome.com Memorial contributions to St. Paul Lutheran Church would be appreciated C/O 42681 Hayes Rd., Sterling Hts. 48313

Commitment is a key word that can be used to describe the life of Ruth Lassiter. She was committed to living the life of a good woman who was both practical and trustworthy. She was committed to the traditional values that she upheld her entire life. She committed herself to being a hard worker who expected the same effort in return from those around her. Most of all, she was committed to those she knew and loved.