Ruth Dorothy (Venema) Sievers

Ruth Dorothy Sievers, age 95, of Lawrence, passed away October 30, 2016. On September 8, 1921 Ruth was born in Kalamazoo to the late Jon and Windelina Venema. She is survived by her daughter, Susan Dunton, five grandchildren, Edward (Jennifer) Dunton, Nick Dunton, Daniele (Gerald) Pence, Riah Dunton and Sarabeth Dunton, three great grandchildren, Kit and Chase Dunton and Zoe Dunton. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Sievers. In their early years of marriage, Ruth worked as a country school teacher in a single room schoolhouse in order to help her husband complete law school. In 1950 they moved to Paw Paw where they started a family. Ruth was active in the community, she served as a Girl Scout leader and was active in the Paw Paw PTA. She was part of the Paw Paw Sewing Club which was active for 50 years. Ruth and Edward enjoyed spending time traveling around the world. Services will be private. Memorial contributions may be directed to Grace Hospice.