Ruth A. London

Ruth Annette London, 74, of Mikado, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2011 at her home. Born January 7, 1937 in Kalamazoo, she was raised there by her parents; Jacob and Flora (Reinbold) Westra. On January 14, 1956, she married Leon R. London (Gy Sgt U.S.M.C. Ret.) in Kalamazoo, where they were residents until moving to Mikado in 1979. A devoted homemaker; Ruth was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a member of the Oscoda V.F.W Auxiliary #3735, the American Legion Mikado Post #254, the Barton City F.O.E. Aerie #4141, and a lifetime member of the Mikado Goodfellows. Ruth is survived by her husband; Leon, three daughters; Ruth Ann (Pat) Crill, Diane London, and Flora (Ken) Spears of Kalamazoo, three sons; James London of Oscoda, Dale (Debbie) London of Kalamazoo, and Richard London of Harrisville, 11 grandchildren 18 great grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren, five sisters; Henrietta Johnson and Sylvia Westra of Kalamazoo, Marjorie (Al) Thomas of Vicksburg, Connie Westra of Schoolcraft, and Lena Roberts, three brothers; Jacob (Nancy) Westra of Grand Haven, Martin (Rose) Westra of Portage, and Mike (Sue) Westra. She was preceded in death by her grandson; Jimmy Douglas, five sisters; Anne Ritesma, Jerry Cole, Gert Reinbold, Betty Pollard, and Jenny Westra, and one brother; Fred Westra. Mrs. London is at Gillies Funeral Home, Lincoln, where visitation will take place on Monday from 6 until 9 pm and on Tuesday from 2 until 6 pm. Funeral Services will be on Wednesday at 1:00 pm at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mikado Cemetery. Memorials suggested to Hospice of Michigan. To order memorial trees in memory of Ruth A. London, please visit our tree store.