OBITUARY
Ruth Elaine Hoogerhyde
July 4, 1939 – February 18, 2019
IN THE CARE OF
Sunset Memory Garden Funeral Home & Cemetery
Ruth Elaine Hoogerhyde, age 79, passed away on Monday, February 18, 2019 at her home in Kokomo. She was born on July 4, 1939 in Oakland County, Michigan to the late Cecil and Nancy (Cornell) Klein. On February 7, 1959, Ruth was married to the love of her life, Wesley Hoogerhyde in Romeo, Michigan, and he survives.
Ruth spent most of her life as a homemaker, caring for her husband and children. She enjoyed taking aerial photographs, and taking trips to Colorado where she would do trail riding and rock climbing. She was also an avid fisherman and spent a lot of time fishing in Canada.
In addition to her husband, Wesley, Ruth is survived by her two sons, Mark Hoogerhyde, and Glen (Vanessa) Hoogerhyde; sister, Dorothy Klein; 10 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in passing by a daughter, Kathy Gresley, and several siblings.
Sunset Memory Garden Funeral Home is handling services for Ruth. There will be a private family service held at a later date.
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