She was the daughter of Harry and Jennie Koop. Ruth was a life-long member of Fourteenth Street Christian Reformed Church where she was involved in numerous ministries and activities.
Ruth graduated from Holland Christian High School and Hope College. She worked as a social worker after college. On August 15, 1951, she married Jack Yeomans, her husband of 54 years. She later became a full-time mother of three daughters. Ruth was active in the Woman’s Literary Club and at the Holland Aquatic Center with the “Aqua Belles” group. She enjoyed attending Hope College basketball games, traveling, maps, and spending time with family and friends.
Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, parents and siblings.
Ruth is survived by her daughters, Laurie (Mark) Kramer of Portland, OR, Jennifer “Ginger” (Chuck) Reece of Greenville, SC, Jackie Yeomans of Holland; grandchildren, David, Jon, and Emily Reece, and Steven Kramer.
A memorial service is planned for 11:00am Saturday, July 8 at Fourteenth Street Christian Reformed Church, 14 W 14th St., Holland, with Rev. Benj Petroelje officiating. Burial will be in Pilgrim Home Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled for 4:00-6:00pm Friday, July 7 at Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home, 315 E 16th St., Holland. Memorial contributions may be made to Fourteenth Street CRC and Holland Christian Schools. Condolences may be left online at www.langelandsterenberg.com.
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