HAMMEL, Ruth G. - Of Grand Blanc, age 88, died Thursday, January 3, 2008 at Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital. Ruth was born in Flint, Michigan on October 4, 1919, the daughter of the late Vernon and Ella (Bandy) Goodrich and was a resident of Flint most of her life. On November 5, 1950 she married Howard C. Hammel. Ruth played volleyball in the City of Flint League, enjoyed playing cards and was an excellent swimmer. She lived for her grandchildren. Surviving are husband, Howard; 3 children, Steven Hammel and Holly of Midland, Texas, Terry and husband Rick Blackney, Gale and husband Bob O'Reilly; grandchildren, Derek Thomas, Ryan and Kyle Blackney, Amanda O'Reilly, Robert, Jr. and wife Alyssa O'Reilly; brother, Edward Goodrich of Flushing; sister, Dorothy and husband Chuck Jackman of Berkley, Michigan; sisters-in-law, Kathryn Goodrich of Flint, Norma and husband Norbert Mercier of Flint and Helen of California; several nieces, nephews and many friends. She was preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law, Winifred and Duane Walworth; brother, Vernon Goodrich and sister-in-law, Coletta Goodrich. Funeral service will be held at 11AM Tuesday, January 8, 2008 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Pastor Tedd R. Culver officiating. Burial in Crestwood Cemetery. Those desiring may make contributions to the American Red Cross. Visitation 4-8PM Sunday and 1-4 and 6-8PM Monday at the funeral home. Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com
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