This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Douglas, Walker, Bruce, Lumbert, Conley, Burton, Badger, Wells, Marsh Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1583 Message Board Post: Ruth I. Douglas, age 89, of Hastings, died Wednesday, May 18, 2005 at Love 'N' Care Adult Foster Care in Hastings. Mrs. Douglas was born on October 7, 1915 in Millbrook, the daughter of George and Zula (Walker) Bruce. She was raised in the Nashville area and attended schools there. She was married to Donald C. Douglas on October 27, 1935 and moved to the Hastings area in 1944 from Nashville. Ruth's employment included: Lake Odessa Canning Co., Baby Bliss in Middleville, Michigan Magnetics in Vermontville, Keeler Brass in Middleville, Hastings Aluminum Products, Lentz Table Co. in Nashville and Beadles Five and Dime Store in Nashville. Ruth attended Hastings First Baptist Church, former member Hastings First Methodist Church, former co-director Midwest Michigan National Campers and Hikers Ass'n., member Good Sam Club, member V.F.W. Auxiliary, member Kitchen Band in Arcadia, Florida, enjoyed doing crafts, knitting crocheting and sewing. She wintered in Florida for 17 ye! ars. Mrs. Douglas is survived by son, Bruce (Roberta) Douglas of Hastings; daughter, Shirley Lumbert and Morris of Hastings; five grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; sister, Emma Jean (Floyd) Conley of Hastings; brothers Jay Bruce of Nashville and William (Marlene) Bruce of Hastings; nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Donald on September 28, 1904 (sic??); granddaughter, Rebecca Burton; sisters, Edna Lumbert, Margaret Badger, Reatha Wells, Wanda Marsh; brothers, Myron Bruce, George Bruce Jr. and infant brother, Bert Bruce. Services were held Friday, May 20, 2005 at Hastings First Baptist Church with Pastors Daniel Currie and Robert Tilburt officiating. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. The family would like to take this opportunity to thank the Commission on Aging, Burnham-Brooks in Battle Creek, Love 'N' Care Adult Foster Care, Heartland Hospice of Grand Rapids, Dr. James Weatherhead, Friends at First Baptist Church for al! l the love and care given to Ruth. Memorial contributions may be made to the Association of Baptists for World Evangelism - Rev. Matthew Douglas, Director. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. (www.wren-funeral-home.com) (The Hastings "Reminder" - Tuesday, May 24, 2005) Transcriber has no family connection