Ruth Maxine Johnson, 86, of Grawn passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2016 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions with her loving family at her side.

Ruth was born on February 24, 1930 in Bellaire, MI to the late Thomas and Grace (Dunson) Bush. She married the late Paul E. Johnson on July 24, 1948 in Traverse City. Together they shared 62 wonderful years together.

Ruth has lived in the Grawn area for over 40 years. She was a devoted homemaker and enjoyed raising her family. She took great pride in caring for her mother and husband when they needed her the most. Ruth was a devout member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and joined when the Parish first opened its doors.

In her spare time she enjoyed sewing, crafts and refinishing furniture. Also, Ruth was a terrific baker. Her chocolate drop cookies and her chocolate cake with fluffy white frosting will never be forgotten. Most importantly Ruth loved her family and she loved to spend time with all of them. Her smile and loving personality will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Surviving Ruth are her seven children and their families, Barbara Jean (Al) Mielke, Margy (Robert) Glazier, Eugene (Jill) Johnson, Mary Anne (Bruce) Stocking, Steven (Char) Johnson, Therese (Dan) Strang, Michael (Deana) Johnson, 21grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, and her sister, Helen Hennrick.

Ruth is preceded in death by her parents, husband Paul, brothers; Harold, Floyd and Johnny Bush, daughter-in-law Vicky Johnson, brother-in-law Ken Hennrick and her sister-in-law Phyllis Babcock.

The family would especially like to thank the Grand Traverse Pavilions for taking great care of Ruth during her final years.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11am on Monday, October 17, 2016 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church with a visitation held one hour prior at the church. Fr. Greg McCallum will officiate. Burial will take place next to her husband at Monroe Center Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Ruth's honor may be directed to Right To Life. Kindly share thoughts and memories with Ruth's family on her online guestbook at www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com .
The family is being cared for by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home.