Ruth Ann McDowell, age 77 of Lansing passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Fairview Adult Foster Care in Grand Ledge, Michigan. She was born August 7, 1943 in Lansing, Michigan, the daughter of Roy H. and Arlene A. (Sheets) Keeler. Ruth married Jon E. McDowell on September 29, 1962 in Lansing, Michigan.
Ruth owned and operated McDowell School of Dance for over 30 years. She was a member of Cecchetti Council of America where she held a Professional Cecchetti Teaching Certificate that she was very proud of. Ruth was a talented painter and loved to paint and do stained glass projects. Beyond all else, her family and her husband, Jon were dearest to her heart.
Ruth is survived by her husband, Jon McDowell; son, Jon (Stephanie) McDowell; daughter, Kelly (Jeff) Sanderson; 3 grandchildren, Clarence (Morgan) Sanderson, Austin Sanderson and Grant McDowell; her sister, Sandra (Ray) Laycock. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy & Arlene Keeler.
Private family services will be held with interment taking place at Meadowbrook Cemetery in Mulliken, Michigan. Memorials in her honor may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association 211 University Park Drive, Okemos, MI 48864.
The family is being served by Tiffany Funeral Home, Lansing, Michigan. To leave an on-line condolence or share a story for her family please visit TiffanyFuneralHome.com.
