Ruth Newmyer Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ruth Newmyer of Grand Rapids, Michigan, who passed away on January 16, 2021 at the age of 95. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She is survived by : her former life partner Peter Breuker; her children, Richard Breuker (Marilyn), James Breuker (Sharon), Glenn Breuker (Sue), Sharon Wasmer (Ken), Janis Coil (Jeff) and Mark Breuker (Rhonda); her spouse Abe Newmyer; her stepchildren, Nancy Parker (Nick), John Newmyer (Wanda), Jerry Newmyer (Debbie), Jeanie Weihl (Ron) and Jeff Newmyer (Paula); her grandchildren, Emily Breuker, Adria VanWyk, Katey Breuker, Aimee Einfeld, Nicholas Wasmer, Betsy Beckman, Timothy Wasmer, Will Breuker, Nathan Breuker, Craig Breuker, Alissa Huggins, Ryan Coil, Alan Parker, Scott Parker, Tim Parker, Kathy Parker, Bret Newmyer, Heidi Bechstein, Heather Turner, Alison Boonstra, Shane Newmyer, Krista Selent, Patrick Newmyer and Nicole Newmyer; her siblings, Jeannette Wolting, Jay Sikkenga (Joanne) and Gordon Sikkenga (Chris); and her brothers-in-law, Jud Smeelink and John Breuker (Chris). She is also survived by nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Ruth's name may be made to Crossroads Prison Ministries, P.O. Box 900, Grand Rapids, MI 49509, New Era Christian School, 1901 Oak Ave., New Era, MI 49446 or Holland Home Foundation (Benevolence Care Fund), 2100 Raybrook S.E., Suite 300, Grand Rapids, MI 49546.