Ruth Elizabeth Lake's Obituary
Ruth Elizabeth "Liz" Lake, 89, passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at Cedar Ridge Assisted Living, Fort Wayne. Born in Richmond, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Bessie (Miller) Kirkman. She had worked as a real estate broker, enjoyed reading and going to the farm to see the horses. She loved her nieces and nephews. She is survived by her brothers, Charles (Loretta) Kirkman and Joseph Kirkman; stepson, Stanley (Janice) Lake; four grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Stanley in 2017; stepsons, Michael Lynn Lake and Vernon Jay Lake; and 14 siblings. Funeral service is 11 a.m. Monday at Harper's Community Funeral Home, 740 St, Rd, 930 E, New Haven with visitation two hours prior to service. Burial in IOOF Cemetery, New Haven. Preferred memorials to Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana. For online condolences, please visit www.harperfuneralhome.com.
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