Frances Ruggles

Frances I. Ruggles, age 91, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at the Holland Community Hospital, following a brief illness. Frances was born November 8, 1917 in Almont, Michigan, the daughter of the late Floyd & Flora (Thompson) Reid, growing up in Kingston and graduating with the class of 1934 from Kingston High School. She was united in marriage with Kenneth Ruggles on June 16, 1940 in Caro. They both were very active members of the Caro United Methodist Church. For over twenty-five years, Frances was Deputy Drain Commissioner in Tuscola County, retiring in 1982. She and Ken continued to live in Caro until moving to Holland to be closer to their son in 1998. Ken preceded Frances in death on April 14, 2000. Frances is survived by a son, Reid Ruggles and his wife Carol of Hamilton, grandchildren, Jason & Erika Ruggles of Hamilton, Jennifer & Bert Richards of Traverse City; great-grandchildren, Paige Ruggles, Thomas Richards, Ellie Richards and Kate Richards. Also surviving is a son, Wayne Ruggles of Brooksville, Florida; grandchildren Robert, James and Joseph Ruggles, all living in Michigan; one sister-in-law, Mickey Reid of Stanton, and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, Frances was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister, Clark Garra, Clayton Reid, and Genevieve Curtis.