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.