Virginia Ruth "Ginnie Harpster" Sootsman's obituary , Passed away on June 5, 2025 in Battle Creek, Michigan

Virginia Ruth "Ginnie Harpster" Sootsman

November 21, 1933 - June 5, 2025 (91 years old)

Battle Creek, Michigan

Virginia Ruth "Ginnie Harpster" Sootsman's obituary , Passed away on June 5, 2025 in Battle Creek, Michigan

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Homes

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Virginia Ruth "Ginnie Harpster" Sootsman

November 21, 1933 - June 5, 2025 (91 years old)

Battle Creek, Michigan

Virginia Ruth Sootsman Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Virginia Ruth Sootsman (Battle Creek, Michigan), who passed away on June 5, 2025, at the age of 91, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Virginia Ruth Sootsman to pay them a last tribute.

In the vast expanse of eternity, may Virginia Ruth find peace everlasting, cradled in the gentle embrace of the universe. And as we stand on the shores of remembrance, may her legacy inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion, and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Floyd Jennings Harpster and Ruth Adele Harpster (Berry). She is survived by: her spouse K. D. Sootsman; her children, Ronald Sootsman (Linda) and Julie; and her sister Elaine Boyd.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the First United Methodist Church of Battle Creek.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Homes



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