Ruth Olive Eagleman
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A Lying-in state for Ruth Olive Eagleman, 81, Lawrence, KS will be held from 10:00 ~ 1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Please be aware that due to COVID-19 and safety precautions, we are asking her loved ones to please respect and comply with social distancing and must wear a mask.
A second Lying-in state will be held from 9:00 ~ 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at Arsulowicz Brother’s Mortuary in Grand Rapids, MI, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial starting at 10:00 am. also at the mortuary in Grand Rapids, MI. Ruth will be buried at Holy Childhood of Jesus Catholic Cemetery in Harbor Springs, MI. Ruth passed away Thursday, September 17, 2020 at Restwell in Oskaloosa, KS.
Ruth was born on January 31, 1939 in Harbor Springs, MI, the daughter of Samson and Cecilia (Nenagos) Leo. She is a member of the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa. Her family relocated to Grand Rapids, MI where she attended St. Alphonsus School and graduated from Catholic Central High School. The strength of her faith is one of her most memorable traits. She was a true Grand Rapids girl, who spoke often of her childhood friends and parochial school experiences.
She traveled to California after her high school graduation to live and work in a brand-new place. She met Chester Eagleman, while he was in the Navy, in Los Angeles, CA during a church social. They married on June 10, 1961 in Denver, CO. They were married for 59 years.
Ruth worked her entire life. Her occupations included key-punch operator for a truck-line company, cashier at Daane’s and Meijer’s grocery stores, and a year-long stint as a school bus driver for the Grand Rapids Public Schools. She was an employee of General Motors in Grand Rapids and Coopersville, MI until her retirement. She was a life-long advocate for Indian People and was active in the formation of the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council.
Ruth enjoyed playing softball as an adult with her older sister, pitching for teams that her brother coached. She was an avid bowler, bowling for leagues in Michigan, Billings, MT and in Virginia. Her husband and her youngest daughter enjoyed traveling to and participating in BIA bowling tournaments. She was well-known in the powwow world as “Ruby”, traveling all over the country and parts of Canada with her daughters. She made many friends throughout her travels, and was known for her smile, her laugh, and her adventurous spirit. A favorite memory of her family is when she jumped into a women’s golden age fancy shawl and jingle dress contest in Jacksonville, FL in 1994 and placed 3rd. Her daughters brought her out into the arena as a traditional dancer in 2003.
Ruth is survived by oldest son, Chester Eagleman, Jr., Grand Rapids, MI, her daughters; Shelley (Joseph) Eagleman-Bointy, Lawrence, KS and Sharon Eagleman, Lawrence, KS, She is also survived by her brother, Norman J. Leo, sister, Rosalee StarChief, five grandchildren; Shelby, Sara, Gordon, Samantha, Joey, and great-grandchildren Jayden and Ni’vy. Her adoptive daughters are Allison Davenport, Tama, IA, Makyla King, Lawrence, KS, and adoptive son Elwood Ott, Lawrence, KS. Ruth is survived by a host of special friends; Loretta Antoine, Cedar Rapids, MI, Kaye Dyer, Aurora, CO, Sylvia Chingwa, Denver, CO, Marty Wysocki, Grand Rapids, MI, Elaine Sanford, Grand Rapids, MI, and Yvonne Shields, Mesa, AZ.
Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Alzheimer’s Association and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.
Shelly and family,
Your mom fought the good fight and made a significant impact in the lives of your family and friends.
I’m sorry for your loss.
Shelley,
Sending prayers for you and your family during this difficult time. May you find comfort and peace in the arms of God and in the precious memories of your mother.
Sharon, Shelley and Family …
I got to know your mom through her love for Gordon and her family. It was such an honor to know such a kind and loving soul. Thinking of your family so hard right now. Much love from the Lang household to yours … we hold your mother in the highest regard.
With much love and respect …
Donna, Brian and Andrew Lang
Shelley, Sharon and Family,
I send my love, thoughts and prayers to you all in your time of mourning. May you all be blessed with healing, love and comfort.
Love, ❤????
Joey Collins
We are so sorry for your lose. Our prayers are with you Chester and your
whole family.
Ron & Jan Miller
Shelly,
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Take great care, Mary
Shelly and Sharon….all the grandkids…
We are so sorry for your loss. Your mother was such an awesome, friendly, and kind woman. We are very honored to have known such a beautiful soul. She gave you life and love …and we thank her for that because our paths eventually crossed which allowed us to become friends.
Be strong
Byron and Nellie Goodwill
(Four prayers here)
Once again, sadly, I come to post
these prayers over the loss
of those deeply loved
by their family and friends.
I put this together during
a time of personal grief…
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O Father who has ordered
this wondrous world to exist,
who knows all things
in earth and heaven;
Fill our hearts with trust in You,
that by night and by day,
at all times and in all seasons,
we may without fear commit
those who are dear to us
to Your never-failing love,
for this life and the life to come.
Amen
*
Let us all remember,
we each have our individual walk
through life with our Father in Heaven.
Father, we are praying with everything
we can bring to this moment
that with Your unfailng love
You have gathered up this precious
soul to be with You in Your Heavenly
Home for all eternity! Amen
*
This prayer is for the family and friends.
*
The family and friends are in pain
and anguish for their loss of their loved one.
Unto God‘s gracious mercy
and protection we commit you.
The Lord bless you and keep you.
The Lord make His face to shine upon you,
and be gracious unto you.
The Lord comfort you in your emotional pain,
The Lord lift up his countenance upon you,
and give you peace and holy rest,
both now and for evermore.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
*
We all have a call
To be loved
and to love
To be shown mercy
and to show mercy
To be forgiven
and to forgive
To receive hope
and to offer hope
To know joy
and share joy
To feel peace
and bring peace
To be made whole
and offer wholeness
We are all God’s children
no matter what our age
when the Lord decides
the time is right……
We each will have a call….
Listen…
Listen…
Do you hear?
The world is hushed…
The Lord is speaking…
“Come, take my hand
my child…..follow me.”
*
I pray that those who take
their final breath here
on earth are welcomed
into the Lords Heavenly
home and live forever
with those gone before.
God bless the family
and friends who mourn
the loss of their loved
one..may Jesus ease
their pain with His
loving kindness.
*
Thank You, Father God,
for loving us.
In Jesus Name we pray,
Amen