Draper, Ruth Edna

Van Buren Township, MI

Age 84, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022 at her home. She was born June 16, 1937 in Owosso, MI, the daughter of Rowley Arthur and Nettie Ruth (Myatt) Sayan.

Ruth enjoyed being outdoors camping, gardening and fishing. She also liked to crochet and work on crossword puzzles. She was a member of the September Days Senior Center in Van Buren Township, MI.

Ruth is survived by her sister Nancy Dickson, children Franki (Tony) Lauth, Jon Johanson, Helge Johanson and Veronica "Ronni" Johanson; grandchildren Tony (Erin) Lauth II, Sarah Fox, Shaun (Cassandra) Lauth, Chris (Tammy) Lauth, Jeremy Lauth, Brandi (Donald) Helmer, Jamie (Robbie) Johanson, Jon (Vera) Johanson II, Mindy Waddle and Morghyn Rubright; great-grandchildren Aubree, Lexi, Marek, Roman, Jaylan, Kaiden, Joseph, Savannah, Aurora, Stella, Phelix, Chloe, Vivian, Sadie, Alan, Ethan, Zander, Emma, Sam, Lucian, Eli, Emma, Faith, Mitchell, Kayla, Brianna, Jazmine, Denver, Ethan, Vanessa, Jon III, Richie, Harlan, Hayley, Hunter, Bentley and Brodie; and great-great-grandchildren Aviendha, Ava and Hayden.

She was preceded in death by her parents, granddaughter Lorelei (Roger) Moon, brothers Roger Woodruff and Melvin Sayan; and partner Bud Young.

A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.