Pat was born December 14, 1940 in Muskegon, MI to James and Rosalie (Sheehy) Hardenburgh. She was a member of the Tribal Council for the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians for many years.
She was preceded in death by her brother, James Hardenburgh; and a grandson Jacob James Ruiter.
Pat is survived by her husband Robert Ruiter; children Robert Lee (Tammy) Ruiter Jr., Darlene Ann Ordway, and Cindy Lea Ruiter and Carl Popoff; grandchildren, David Robert Ordway, Brandon Andrew Ordway, Jennifer Lea McCown, Tyler Francis Ruiter; great granddaughter Madeline Jacob Lee Ruiter; sister Janet Parker; many extended family and friends.
Due to the current Covid-19 restrictions, a celebration of Pat’s life is being planned for a later date.
Memorial contributions in her honor may be made to Hospice of Michigan, a Lung Cancer Foundation, or Cancer Foundation of your choice.
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