of Grass Lake, Michigan, formerly of Harrison, age 76, went to be with the Lord Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Henry Ford Jackson Hospital. She was born August 17, 1948, in Lansing, Michigan, the daughter of Earl Clair and Donna Belle Mae (McCluth) VanNatter.
Ruby worked for Pilot Industries in Dexter, for many years. She attended Page Avenue Baptist Church in Jackson, where she was baptized in 2010. Ruby enjoyed cooking and trying new recipes, camping, doing puzzles, dancing, and listening to country music. She loved her pets, spending time with her family, and having family cookouts. Ruby will be remembered fondly as feisty and defiant to the end.
She is survived by her daughter, Denise (Thomas) James of Grass Lake; sons, Bill Sams of Harrison, Doug (Robin) Sams of Parma, and Jerry (Bev) Grice of Harrison; daughter-in-law, Joanie Medina; brothers, Royal (Kim) Dobson, and Don (Lori) Dobson; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Robert Dobson; sister, Ruthann Shooter; and granddaughter, Icy James.
No public services will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to Ruby's family to help with funeral costs.
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