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Ruth Dean Obituary

DEAN (ROMANCHUCK), RUTH ANN Ruth Ann (Romanchuk) Dean, 89, of Albion died Wednesday, August 28, 2013, in Eaton Community Palliative Care, Charlotte, Michigan. She was born March 14, 1924, in Albion to Joseph P. and Anastazia (Krizan) Romanchuk and lived her entire life in Albion, with the exception one year spent in Somerset, N.J. A 1941 graduate of Albion High School, she studied art at the college level. She was a familiar figure on Albion's Main Street, working at the McLellan Store, Moore's Music Co. and Fedco for many years. During WWII, she was employed at Service Caster and Truck Co. as one of the nation's Rosie the Riveters. She was active in the Jaycee Auxiliary, both at the local and state levels, and served as the 13th state president of the organization in 1956-57. She also was a member of the Albion Historical Society and the Rental Property Owners Association of Albion. She served on the Festival of the Forks committee for 25 years as chairman of the international food booths. She was an award-winning oil painter and an accomplished seamstress, knitter and violinist. She was especially proud of her ethnic background-Russian and Slovak-and enjoyed preparing native dishes and collecting antiques from the homelands of her parents. She also collected vintage costume jewelry and old picture postcards of the Albion area. She was raised in the Baptist faith and loved her family. She married Floyd C. Dean on December 13, 1943, in San Diego, California. He died April 15, 2006. Surviving are sons, James A. and Jerald L. (Cheryl) Dean of Albion; grandchildren, Jerry Dean II, Rochelle R. Dean and Jayden L. Dean, all of Albion; a great-granddaughter, Sierra Adkins-Dean of Albion; a brother, Joseph P. Romanchuk Jr. of Albion; a special daughter, Pam Nesselroad Christianson of Alpena; and a special cousin, Karen Zinza of Pittsburgh, PA. She was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Joe Young. Visitation for family and friends will be Saturday, August 31, 2013 at 10:00 - 11:00A.M. the Erie Street Chapel of J. Kevin Tidd Funeral Home, 208 W. Erie Street, Albion. Funeral Service will be Saturday, August 31 at 11:00 A.M. at the funeral home with Pastor Thomas Hollowood officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery, Albion. Memorial Contributions to: Eaton Community Palliative Care in Charlotte, McLaren Hospice in Lansing or the Albion Historical Society. www.jktiddfuneralhome.com

Published by Jackson Citizen Patriot on Aug. 30, 2013.
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Jim, Sue and I want to express our condolences to you on the passing of your mother. We will remember her, and you, in our prayers. May she rest in peace.

Fr Ed Scully and Sue Scully

Fr Ed Scully

September 4, 2013

My sincere condolences to the family. My husband and I enjoyed seeing Ruth work at the estate sales.
Brenda

September 4, 2013

Jim,
So sorry to here of your mother's passing. Suzie and I know all the emotions you and your family have gone
through the recent weeks. My god continue to be with you.
Suzie and Dick

September 1, 2013

Condolences to you and your family Jim. a generation passes and the next steps in. Time stands still for no man.
Take care and God Bless.

David Martin

September 1, 2013

Jim,
I will add you and your mom in my prayers tonight. My most sincere condolences...

Celeste Connamacher

August 30, 2013

I am one of the board members of the Albion Historical Society. We are sorry for your loss. What a wonderful woman Ruth was!

August 30, 2013

Jim and Family,This wonderful strong woman will be missed by us all. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Carol Taylor

August 30, 2013

Jim: So very sorry to read of your loss. Our thoughts are with you and the family.

Dave Eddy

August 30, 2013

Jim, my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Sue McAuliffe Pence

Sue Pence

August 29, 2013

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