Ruth Ann Major

Ruth Ann Major, 81 of Gaylord, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Medilodge of Gaylord.

Born in Detroit on July 4, 1943, she was the daughter of Walter and Marge (Wherlen) Shook, Ruth grew up in Roseville.

She moved to Gaylord in 1970 and later to Rogers City for a few years before settling back in Gaylord. She worked at Glen’s Markets and later at Lowe’s when the Gaylord store opened, and made lifelong friends at both. In her younger years, Ruth enjoyed bowling and sewing in her spare time. Later in life, her favorite things were going to the movie theatre every Tuesday for a matinee and watching the Red Wings and Lions games with her son and very best friend Mat.

She would tell you that being a mother, a grandmother, and a great-grandmother was both her greatest joy and her greatest achievement. She is survived by her children, Michael (Kathryn) Major, Merry (Mitch) Major-Brown, Mathew Major, and Melissa (Walter) Ward; her incredible grandchildren, and dearest great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by both her parents, her brother, and her sister.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Gaylord Community Funeral Home & Cremation Service where visitation will begin at 1:00 PM.

Those who wish are asked to consider memorial contributions in her memory to OCCOA (Otsego County Commission on Aging), for helping, supporting, and caring for the many seniors in the community.

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