Ruth Emelia Kauppila

Ruth Emelia Kauppila passed away December 19, 2015. After fighting a courageous battle with cancer, Ruth departed from this earth to be united with our Lord in heaven. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years, Walter Kauppila in April of 2003. She is survived by her devoted children David (Elizabeth) Kauppila, Fred (Debra) Kauppila, James (Alice) Kauppila, William (Elaine) Kauppila; her grand -children Dr. Jeffrey (Dr. Amy) Kauppila, Kathryn ( Matthew) Flanigan, MSgt. Daniel (Yusra) Kauppila, John (Tiffany) Kauppila, Michael Kauppila (Stacy Sniff), Danyelle (Matt) Kober, Scott (Tonya) Mast, Kristy Kauppila (Horace Kusztos), Charlie (Alisha) Kauppila; 13 great-grandchildren ; her brothers Paul (Lavone) Hill, Robert (Mary) Hill. Ruth was a kind, compassionate & loving mother who raised her “boys” to be gentlemen. Family was most important to her. She was a woman of faith & integrity who lived her life by example. She was a remarkable person who dedicated her life to helping family, friends & all others in need. She was so SPECIAL to all who knew her. We were truly blessed to have had the honor to be a part of her exceptional life. Ruth was a practicing RN for over 40 years, receiving her degree from Butterworth School of Nursing & was a member of the United States Cadet Nurse Corps. She was a gifted surgical nurse who specialized in ear, nose & throat surgery. She was extremely active in her community, church & her profession. She enjoyed all of her travels with her husband Walt, drinking coffee with her family & friends, cooking with an experimental flare, volunteering & numerous activities that kept her on the go. Ruth will be truly be missed by her family & friends. We will always remember her beautiful smile & loving touch. A Memorial service will be celebrated by Rev. Mark Thompson at Faith United Methodist Church, 2600 7th St., NW., Grand Rapids on Wednesday, December 30th at 11:00am. Family will welcome friends one hour prior to the service. Lunch will be held following the service at the Guest House on 634 Stocking Ave, NW. Interment will be at Rosedale Cemetery for immediate family. A loving thanks to all who supported Ruth throughout this difficult time, especially Lemmen-Holton Cancer Center & the wonderful staff of Faith Hospice at Trillium Woods. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Faith Hospice or Renucci Hospitality House

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Ruth Emelia Kauppila

February 24, 1927 - December 19, 2015