Diane Margaret Ruth

March 31, 1943 - December 30, 2022

Diane Margaret Ruth, age 79 of Plymouth, passed away December 30, 2022.

Diane was known to be a social butterfly who enjoyed spending time with friends and hosting many gatherings and family Christmas parties at her home for her entire family to enjoy. She also loved playing cards, whether it was Pinochle, Canasta, Blackjack, Poker, and of course Euchre. She especially cherished sitting around her kitchen table where the entire family would spend hours playing cards and chatting. Diane will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Diane was the loving mother of Robert Ruth, Kelly (Tom) Belcher, and Karen (Kirk) Mann with their father, Robert Ruth still surviving. Dearest sister of James (Barbara) Peterson. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Diane was preceded in death by her parents, James and Margaret Peterson; her son, James Lincoln Ruth; and her sister, Dawn (Robert) Bruckner.

Visitation for Diane will be held Wednesday, January 4th, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at McCabe Funeral Home, 31950 West 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills. Her Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, January 5th, at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Glen Eden Memorial Park, Livonia.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Diane’s name may be directed to the American Lung Association or the American Heart Association.

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