Ruth Kotila Henne passed away at home in Winter Garden, FL on June 7, 2014. Born in Detroit, Michigan on December 2, 1918, she had many places she called home: Michigan, Alaska, California and Florida. Ruth was never a stranger for very long developing long and lasting friendships wherever she lived. Ruth was first and foremost a devoted mother and grandmother. It is said a mother is her child’s first teacher, and she was just that. She taught her children to love God, nature, art, music, people and life in general. She spent her last 50 years in healing ministry as a Christian Science Practitioner. An accomplished artist since very young, she loved to share her artwork with family and friends. She will be missed by her daughters Kim Stutsman (Larry), Winter Garden, FL and Merry Silverthorn (Ernie), Grand Rapids, MI; Stepsons John (Judy) Henne and Bruce (Penny) Henne; grandchildren Tammy Lundman; Eric Beute; Brooke, Brandon and Blair Silverthorn; Aaron and David Henne; and nine great grandchildren. A celebration of Ruth’s life will be held on Sunday, July 13 at 5:30 at Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando. Memorial contributions may be made to First Church of Christ, Scientist, 915 N. Ferncreek Ave., Orlando, FL 32803.
This heritage started 67 years ago with Pastor Herbert F. Loomis, who founded the First Baptist Church of Daytona Beach, Florida, in 1934. In 1938 Francis E. Loomis, son of Pastor Herbert F. Loomis, received his license to practice Mortuary Science and in 1941 established Loomis Funeral Home of Winter Garden, FL. 
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Bill and Lori Richmond says
Bill And Lori Richmond lit a candle in memory of Mrs. Ruth K. Henne
Bill and Lori Richmond says
The light in her eyes always shared her faith to others.
Jay and Mandy Evans says
Jay And Mandy Evans lit a candle in memory of Mrs. Ruth K. Henne
Jay, Mandy, Malek & Adam Evans says
Jay, Mandy, Malek & Adam Evans lit a candle in memory of Mrs. Ruth K. Henne
Susan Mattucci says
Frank and I are so sorry for your loss. We loved seeing your mom, when we would visit. She was always so sweet to us. As I said before… we all have an angel looking over us (and the cats too!!!) from above!
Pam Kohner says
I wish I had a photo handy to share–but my best memories are of years long ago; when Ruth was a second Mom to me. Under her guidance, I learned about living and dying gracefully. Her home library held a wealth of knowledge for children seeking answers. She was always ready to listen and provide wisdom required for practical ("What is confectioner's sugar?") as well as more difficult questions. She was quick to respond when I fell in the bathroom and cut my face near my eye. She provided a safe haven for noisy sleep-overs and let us take over the kitchen to make pizza. But my best memories always included my BFF, Kim. May God's mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance.
Geoffrey Ford says
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are never alone. You can find much comfort in the Holy Scriptures which assures us at Psalms 34:18 that God is near to those broken at heart and crushed in spirit. Please accept my deepest sympathies