Ramona, California August 27, 2016
Ruth Eleanore Smith, 93, passed away on August 27, 2016 at Pomerado Hospital in Poway, California.
She was born on January 9, 1923 to William and Mary (Maatta) Matson in Copper City.
She attended school in Copper City and graduated from Calumet High School in 1942.
She resided in California for most of her life. She was a member of Ramona Lutheran Church.
Ruth Married E.J. Smith on April 23, 1966 in New York City. They were married 50 years.
She is preceded in death by her parents, and siblings, Helen, William, Emma, Alfred, Evelyn and Paul.
Ruth is survived by her husband E. J. Smith, her niece Jean (David) Larson, 10 great nieces and nephews William (Martha) Larson, Benjamin (Lianne) Larson, Kaarina Bienek, Thomas (Kristen) Larson, Mary (Matthew) Sadler, Reid Larson, Jennie (Derek) Bosley, Elizabeth (Brad) Filips, Nathan and Lars Larson, two step children, Carol Hite and Gregory Smith, sister in law, Sylvia Merritt, and 23 great great nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church 146 Tamarack Street Laurium on Friday, September 2, 2016 from 10-11 AM a funeral service will follow at 11:00 AM with Pastor Mark Reinsch to officiate.
Burial will be in the Lake View Cemetery in Calumet.
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The Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home in Calumet is assisting the family with arrangements.
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