Ruth Eleanor Mesich's Obituary
Ruth Eleanor Mesich nee Makinen was born on July 12, 1923 to Ephram and Lydia in Wakefield, Michigan. She was the youngest of their 5 children. She died on June 22, 2018 after a short illness. Ruth is predeceased by her husband Steve, son Todd and many relatives and friends. She is survived by her children Sandi Mike Foley, Karen David Demeritt, Steve Suzanne Mesich and Scott Joanne Mesich. Blessed by 13 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren, one sister in law, Margaret Fracassi, many nieces and nephews and good friends, Lorraine Sandven and the Edgar family. Ruth is proud of her service in the Waves during WW 2, her marriage in 1946, returning to school for her LPN and working at the U of A Medical center from the opening in 1971 to her retirement in 1988. She loved her family, loved to bowl, travel and have a good time. She will be missed. Graveside services will be held on July 6, 2018 at 9am Evergreen Mortuary.
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