Ruth R. Bovenschen, age 95 of Clinton Township, passed away Thursday morning at her home.
She was born October 12, 1921 to William and Carrie (Carlson) Mensior III. Ruth was born and raised in Detroit, and lived in Chesterfield Township, Armada, Port Huron and Clinton Township. On March 3, 1940 Ruth was united in marriage with Keith Bovenschen.
Ruth served on the Children's Aid & Family Service Board, and was Director of the Armada Methodist Sunday School. She was a member of United Methodist Women in Armada and Port Huron. Mrs Bovenschen was a loving mother and housewife. She enjoyed bowling, and was an avid Michigan State University, Red Wings and Tigers fan.
Surviving are her sons, Ken (Paula) Bovenschen and Wayne (Tricia) Bovenschen; grandchildren, Robert (Jody) Bovenschen, Rebecca (Hal) Read, Jennifer (Scott Larsen) Bovenschen, Julie (Michael Bawks) Bovenenschen, Jeffrey Bovenschen, Heather (Phil) Quartana, Bailey, Collin and Brendan Bovenschen; 7 great grandchildren, many loving nieces and nephews. Ruth was predeceased by her husband, Keith; sons, Gerald and John Bovenschen, and sisters, Violet Pipe and Ethel Daniel.
Visiting hours are 2 - 9 p.m., with a 7:00 p.m. service, Monday, April 24, 2017 at Will and Schwarzkoff Funeral Home, 233 Northbound Gratiot, Mount Clemens. Private burial will be held at Woodland Cemetery, Port Huron.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Bovenschen School.
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