Ruth Henderson Obituary
In loving memory of Ruth Henderson of Big Rapids, Michigan, who departed this world on January 27, 2026 at the age of 95. Ruth leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Bernhart Brocker (Ben) and Ellen Mae Brocker (Armstrong); her sisters, Elenore Blanchard (Allen) of Chase and Lois Rolston (Keith) of Reed City; her husband Dan Henderson; her daughter Carolyn Henderson Jeffrey Vriezelaar; her sons-in-law, Don Vriezelaar and Otto Kamptner; and her grandsons, Daniel and Job Jeffery.
She is survived by: her daughters, Judy Rolston (Larry) of Coral and Elaine Kamptner of Rodney; her son-in-law Jerry Jeffery; and her grandchildren, Jodi Yardman (Chris), Brian Rolston (Becky), Nancy Dore (Michael) and Josh Kamptner (Michell). She is also survived by 15 great-grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter, and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, Ruth requested that a memorial contribution be made to Home Hospice of Michigan, her missionary granddaughter, Nancy Dore and family (checks may be written to Ethnos 360, indicated for Dore family), or a church of your choice.
