Ruth M. Coyne, age 80 of Lake City passed away Tue, Feb 11, 2020 at Samaritas Living Center in Cadillac.
Ruth was born Jan 12, 1940 in Traverse City to Daryl and Emma (Lichty) Anderson.
She was united in marriage Oct 28, 1960 to Ronald L Coyne at the Williamsburg United Methodist Church.
Ruth was an avid photographer. Her collection includes her keen eye of capturing many details of wildlife and nature. She loved to fish and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and buying items for them. She was a good grandmother and was very giving of herself. Ruth volunteered at Friends Ministry, was vice president of the Lake City Senior Citizens Center and a longtime member of the Williamsburg United Methodist Church.
Ruth is survived by her husband, Ronald of Lake City; and children, Ronald Coyne Jr, of Kewadin and Robin (Bob) Crandall, of Byron Center; as well as four grandchildre, Chasserae Coyne, Marcilla McDonald, Justin Crandall, and Meghan (Matt) Slotman; and three great-grandchildren, Zoe Coyne, and Levi and Natalie McDonald.
She is also survived by her four brothers, Jack Anderson and Lawrence (Margaret) Anderson both of Traverse City, Ken Anderson of Williamsburg, and Junior (Sue) Anderson, of Acme; and four sisters, Arlene (Richard) Hall, Lucille Conley and Margaret Deveneau, all of Elk Rapids, and Caryl (Wayne) Stites of Williamsburg.
Ruth was preceded by her parents; three brothers, Bud, Jim, and Bill; a sister, Shirley; four sisters in law, Marge, Judy, Karon, an dVirginia; and two brothrs in law, Duane and Fred.
Funeral services for Ruth will be 11 am on Fri, Feb 14, 2020 at the Young-Holdship Funeral Home in Lake City, with Rev. Russell Logston officiating. A time of visitation will begin at 10 am prior to services.
Burial will take place at the Milton Township Cemetery in Kewadin in the spring.
