Michael A. Ruyter Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Michael A. Ruyter of Williams, Arizona, who passed away on September 17, 2025, at the age of 53, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Though Michael has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
He was predeceased by: his sister Michelle Cathleen Ruyter; and his son Jackson David Ruyter. He is survived by: his parents, Theodorus Ruyter (Ted) and Terry Lynne Burt; his sons, Nathan Cameron Ruyter and Lance Michael Ruyter; his sister Tina Marie Ruyter; his fiancé Gail Griemsmann; and his partner's daughter Nadia Griemsmann.
Visitation was held on Thursday, September 25th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Messinger Pinnacle Peak Mortuary (8555 E Pinnacle Peak Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85255). A memorial service was held on Thursday, September 25th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location. A graveside service was held on Thursday, September 25th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Paradise Memorial Gardens (9300 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260).