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Ruth Elizabeth Wescott

1921 - 2019

BORN

1921

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2019

Ruth Wescott Obituary

Wescott, Ruth Elizabeth Age 97, died Friday, February 15, 2019 at the Chelsea Retirement Community. She was born April 18, 1921 in Estherville, Iowa, the daughter of Elmer C. & Mae (Eisenhower) Jackson. Ruth lived in Ypsilanti for about 50 years until she moved to the Garden Apartments of Chelsea Retirement Community in the 1990s. Ruth was an active member of First United Methodist Churches in Ypsilanti and Chelsea, where she participated in the United Methodist Women and taught Sunday School for many years. She was a former President and active member of POE. Most importantly, she was a devoted wife and mother. On Oct. 10, 1944, she married John Thomas Wescott in Estherville, Iowa, and he preceded her in death in 1987. Survivors include two sons, Jack (Linda) Wescott of Nashville, IN, Bill (Susie) Wescott of Chelsea; a daughter, Ruth Ann (Charles) Fifield of Somerset Center; 7 grandchildren, Lucas Wescott & Kyle Wescott, Tim Wescott, Casey Wescott, & Betty Wescott Brown, and Amiee Stropich & Scott Fifield; and many great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles & Robert Jackson. A celebration of Ruth's life will be held at a later date at the Chelsea Retirement Community. Burial will be at Highland Cemetery in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Memorial contributions may be made to Chelsea First United Methodist Church or the UMRC Foundation.

Published by Ann Arbor News from Feb. 15 to Feb. 17, 2019.
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Ruth has been missed in the church kitchen for a long time we had many fun days cooking together.
May she be in heaven this day. Love Anna Boote

February 28, 2019

Our condolences to the Wescott/Fifield family members. We remember many events at FUMC-Ypsi with Ruth leading activities in the kitchen as we all tried to get what she needed done. We had many good times working together for the church. She will be missed even though we were unable to keep in touch, when she moved to Chelsea. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Erm Richmond, Jan & Mike Otis

Erm Richmond

February 28, 2019

Bill,

Our sympathies to you and your family on the loss of your mother. She was a kind lady. I have many (mostly baseball related) memories of your mom and dad.

Best regards,
John & Chris Fulford

John Fulford

February 20, 2019

Ruth was a great neighbor who we will miss. Nancy and I (Elias) Chapa send our condolences to her family.

February 18, 2019

Bill, Susie and family, my condolences to you all. The several visits I had with Ruth a few years ago were always enjoyable. She is now at perfect peace.

Rev.Jerry Parker

February 16, 2019

Bill and Susie and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. My mom and your mom were such good friends and neighbors. She will be missed. Gail and Jim Finch

Gail Finch

February 16, 2019

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