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Ruth Priestley Obituary

PRIESTLEY, RUTH ELISABETH (GANSWIG); October 20, 1914; March 5, 2013. Ruth was a graduate of Milford High School, Bay City Business College, and Oakland University; a dedicated volunteer for school, church, historical, and community groups, and an avid traveler. She was preceded in death by her husband Allen and is survived by daughters, Anne Morgan (David), Jane Kamlay (Thomas), Jean Dundas (Chris); 6 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren. Visitation Friday March 8, 2013, 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Pixley Funeral Home, 322 W. University Dr., Rochester. Funeral Service Saturday, March 9, 2013 11:00 a.m. (In-state 10 a.m.) at Central United Methodist Church, 3882 Highland Road, Waterford. Interment at Highland Township Cemetery, M-59 and Milford Rd., Highland. Those who wish to make memorial gifts are asked to consider Central United Methodist Church, Detroit College of Law at Michigan State University, or the Oakland University Kresge Library Enduring Legacy Endowment Fund.
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Published by The Oakland Press from Mar. 6 to Mar. 7, 2013.
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My dad, Barry Heiple, did Mrs. Priestley's hair for years. She was one of my favorite customers. We shared a birthday, when she took her cruise, she made me a wonderful book about penguins (I still have it!). Love and prayers to your family. Kari Heiple Vlaeminck

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March 7, 2013

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