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Ruth Lee Obituary

Ruth A. Lee Dewitt Age 65, passed away Friday, May 21, 2010. Ruth was born August 22, 1944 in Lansing, the daughter of Avery and Mabel (Brinkerhoff) Lee. She was a former X-Ray Technician at Gratiot Communty Hospital and a former Walmart employee. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Keith Lee and Vernon Lee. Surviving are her sisters, Phyllis Doucette of Bradenton, FL, Audrey (Roger) Sharland of Dansville and Margery (Norm) Belen of Lansing; many loving nieces and nephews. There will be no services, as it was Ruth's wish to be cremated. Friends may sign the online guestbook at www.palmerbush.com with a memory of Ruth. Arrangements by the Palmer, Bush and Jensen Family Funeral Homes, Delta Chapel.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Lansing State Journal on May 23, 2010.

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Judith Phillips Hoste

May 28, 2010

My heart goes out to all of Ruth's sisters, at this time and in the days ahead. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Patricia Couzzins Gaulke

May 23, 2010

My sincere condolences go out to Ruth's sisters. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.

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