Ruth Ann (La Cross) Thomas, 99 of Traverse City, MI. left our lives on August 22, 2017. She was born in Detroit, MI. to Charles and Margaret La Cross.

Ruth was the loving and devoted wife of 77 years to her late husband Wm. V. Thomas, and mother to Wm. (Eula), Ellen, and James (Char), and grandmother to Sean, Danielle and Signe.

Ruth's passions included cooking, gardening and sewing, along with dancing to live bands from the Great Band Era, especially in Texas where they were snow-birds for over 25 years. Her greatest passion was for the many beautiful quilts she sewed by hand, and was so proud to often be asked to display them at many different shows.

Ruth is interned with her husband in the Garden of Remembrance at the First Congregational Church. Reverend Gary Hogue presided; he was their compassionate and caring minister of many years, which the family is so appreciative.

To express condolences to the family, please visit www.reynolds-jonkhoff.clm and sign the on-line guest book. Arrangements were by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home.