Ruth E. (Baker) Berlien

Ruth E. (Baker) Berlien, age 80, of Battle Creek was released from her earthly life to join her deeply loved husband, David in their eternal home on Friday afternoon, July 21, 2017 at the Oaks at Northpointe Woods. She was born in Sunfield, MI on February 4, 1937, the daughter of Alva and Anna (Benjamin) Baker. She graduated from J.W. Sexton High School in Lansing, MI in 1955. She moved to Battle Creek, MI in 1957 and worked at Wolverine Insurance, Kingman Museum and Kellogg Community College.

She married the love of her life, David Louis Berlien on December 17, 1977. She and David retired from their working lives in 1994 and spent many years camping, going on fishing trips and searching for those elusive pudding stones that decorated their garden areas.

Ruth is survived by four faithful and fine sons and their wives: David E. and Karen Berlien of Delton, MI, Jeffrey D. Clark and Debbie (Clark) Alexis of San Diego, CA, Thomas and Mary Clark of Battle Creek, MI, Scott and Wendy Clark of Hastings, MI. Ruth also is survived by eleven amazing grandchildren: Jennifer Berlien (Smith), David Louis Berlien, II and his wife, Suzann, Rachael Clark, Libby Clark, Maxwell Clark, Christy Clark, Graham Clark, Cassidy Clark, Jeremy Clark and Sadie Clark. She is also survived by three great-grandchildren: Isabelle Smith, Ethan Smith and David E. Berlien, II. Ruth is also survived by her brother and great friend, Rod Baker and his wife, Evelyn of Illinois and nieces and nephews. Also surviving is her sister-in-law and dear friend, Linda (Berlien) Wellenkamp.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Marilyn (Baker) Turnbull and Judy (Baker) Burch and her daughter, Andrea H. Berlien.

The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 26th at Farley Estes Dowdle Funeral Home & Cremation Care where a memorial service to celebrate Ruth's life will be held 1:00 p.m., Thursday, July 27th with the Rev. Travis L. Davis, Pastor of Family Altar Chapel, officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Ruth's honor may be directed to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com.