This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: OUDING, SMITH, BOONE, FALCON Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22272/mb.ashx Message Board Post: OUDING, Ruth Ann Of Galesburg Passed away Sunday, February 10, 2008 at her residence. Ruth was born October 30, 1946 in Cullman, AL, the daughter of William and Daisy (Smith) Boone. She was employed for 15 years with Pan-O-Grav and was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church. Ruth also enjoyed collecting butterflies and spending time with her husband and grandchildren. On May 28, 1964, she was united in marriage to her loving husband, James Ouding, Sr., who survives. Also surviving are two children, James, Jr. (Dawn) Ouding, Christopher (Stephanie) Falcon; 11 grandchildren, Brandi, Greg, Justin, Sara, Sydney, Courtney, Ricky, McKenna, Dusty, Hope and Harley; sisters and brother, Jewel, Ivie, Martha and Roy; her mother-in-law, Clara Ouding and several brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and friends. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and David Hudson; a grandson, Tristan John Falcon; her father-in-law, James Ouding and two sisters and a brother. Ser! vices will be held 12:00PM Wednesday at the First Free Will Baptist Church, 630 Moline, with Rev. John Vick, officiating. Friends may meet the family one hour prior to the service at the church. Private interment will be held in Ft. Custer National Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the First Free Will Baptist Church or the charity of your choice. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick. 343-1508. www.langelands.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/12/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.