Mrs. Ruth MELLON Read, age 97, went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, July 29, 2012 at her daughter Judy’s home near Casnovia. Born on May 14, 1915 in Mears, MI the third of ten children to Reuben and Jennie May Graham. Her parents and eight siblings preceded her in death and she is survived by one brother, Thomas Bud (Helen) Graham.
She married Kenton Howard Mellon on January, 1, 1932. Together they raised four children, Arlene Miller, Marie (Barry) Malone, Judy (Bruce) Rollston, and Max (Mary) Mellon who survive her and all live in the Grant area. As a loving, caring mother Ruth was known for her delicious pies, homemade noodles, canning and making nutritious meals for her family and also giving to others. A hard worker, she helped on the blueberry farm, sewed, served as a 4-H leader, and in Bridgeton Ladies Aid, encouraged with music lessons and horn practices, attended rural Sunday School, an also worked as a clerk at the Bridgeton Store. Kenton died Oct. 3, 1970 at home near Bridgeton with Ruth and Max present.
Later Ruth married Bert Tuinstra on Sept. 20, 1977 at Ashland Center Church with Mr. Conrad Daniels officiating. They enjoyed time in Florida until his death on 1-22-1979. She married Robert Read April 21, 1983 and they also lived in Florida where her families and grandchildren visited. Ruth served as caregiver for all three husbands as they died before her, Robert dying on 1-24-1991.
Over the years Ruth has enjoyed getting together with family and friends – going out for lunch or ice cream. She crocheted afghans for family members, table cloths, and doilies. Until recently she pedaled her stationary bike and lived in her own home in Grant.
Additional survivors are 9 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and 6 great-great grandchildren. Preceding her in death is son-in-law Kenneth Miller.
Visitation will be from 7-9 PM on Tuesday, July 31 at McKinley Funeral Home in Grant. The funeral service will be at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, August 1, at McKinley Funeral Home in Grant with Mr. Daren Penwell officiating. Memorials may be sent to Hospice of Michigan Memorial Fund at the Fremont Area Community Foundation to be matched. Condolences may be expressed online at http://www.mckinleyfuneral.com.
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July 29, 2012 at 1:01 pm
Arthur Cutten
Dear Judy, Marie, Bruce, Barry and Families. Helen and I are saddened to hear of your mothers passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Art & Helen Cutten
Tara, Ontario.
July 29, 2012 at 1:26 pm
Marcia Lockhart Welling
Deepest sympathy to the family. I picked blueberries every summer to earn money for school. Had fun picking with family and friends. Mom would always give us gum so we wouldn’t eat the berries but needless to say we would end up having blue gum. Lol
July 29, 2012 at 7:06 pm
Brent Robinson
I never met Ruth but I believe she was my Great Great Grandma’s cousin. We had my Great Grandma Edna (Hallburg) Goebel’s 95th Birthday party today. These women are like no other, the family tree is very large, and something to be proud of. May she rest in peace.
July 30, 2012 at 7:42 am
June Mount
Mrs. Mellon was a big part of my childhood, picking blueberries and living just down from the street from them. My thoughts are with you all your families. She was a very sweet caring and loving woman. June Mount
July 31, 2012 at 7:51 am
Cheryl Whitman
Mrs Mellon was a wonderful women who always made picking blueberries fun. I lived at Sand Lake right around the corner and picked many many years. When I was younger I actually had “blueberry picking pants” Turquoise blue stretchy pants with purple dots. The dots were only on the butt however. I was short and always got to pick on the bottom side of the bushes. Mom and Dad just went to the farm last week to get blueberries and we were talking about the great times we had when she was there. Sorry to hear about her passing, heaven just got a great lady though.
Cheryl Braasch Whitman
August 1, 2012 at 8:27 pm
Sam Scholtens
Arlene, Judy Marie, & Max sorry to hear of your loss but heartened by your mother’s home-going. We all associate her with the blueberries. What a rich full life.
Sam Scholtens