Ruth Ann Stoy

February 25, 1947 - August 26, 2018

Ruth Ann Stoy, age 71, passed away in the early morning hours of August 26, 2018 at Henry Ford Hospital in Wyandotte Mi. She was surrounded by family. Family and friends may visit from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm Thursday, August 30, 2018 at Arthur Bobcean Funeral Home, Carleton MI. Ruth Ann will be laid to rest at Riverview Cemetery in St. Joseph, MI on September 8, 2018 at Noon with a graveside memorial to follow. Born on February 25, 1947, Ruth Ann was the daughter of John and Doris (Mitchell) Slawson, both of St. Joseph, MI. Ruth Ann was an avid cook, cooking both commercially and later just for her family. Over the years she had numerous recipes published in the Monroe Evening News and other publications. The driving force in her life was her family. She was so proud of her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She was a strong loving woman who will be greatly missed by all. Ruth Ann is survived by her loving husband Steven Stoy. Three children, John (Tina) Patrick, Doris Hack Patrick, and Marianne (Chad) Yoas. Two brothers. Robert (Deanna) Gast and John Slawson. One sister. Linda (Rick) Coleman. Ten grandchildren. RaeAnn (Thomas) Henager, Ryan Patrick, Kristopher Hack, J.T. Hack, Jakob Wright, Nicklas Yoas, Audrey Yoas, Alayna Yoas, Derek (Mandy) Stoll, and Nathan Stoll. Six great grandchildren. Lea, Emma and Abby Henager, Hayden, Connor and Riley Patrick. Ruth Ann was preceded in death by her mother Doris, her father John and her first husband Raymond. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations go to Boy Scout Troop 566 of Carleton MI. Please make checks payable to VFW Post 4093 Troop 566. Ruth Ann went home. We will all see her again.