Ruth Ann Williams, age 85, passed away March 19, 2025 at Lakeside Healthcare Center in Dassel, Minnesota.
Ruth was born in Minneapolis, MN on January 1, 1940 to Norris & Martha (Hill) Hanson. She graduated from Roosevelt High School in Minneapolis and eventually married and lived in California for many years. She returned to Minnesota and lived in Minnetonka, where she had a career as a church secretary at Oak Knoll Lutheran Church. After she retired she moved to Dassel, MN to be closer to her son and his family.
Ruth loved gardening and enjoyed volunteering on the grounds committee at her condo community for many years. She also enjoyed singing, especially hymns and Christmas carols. She was an involved member of the Lamson Church in Dassel.
Ruth is survived by her son, Jim (Julie) Williams, brother Tom (Carol) Hanson and grandchildren Hannah and Michael Williams.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Warren Hanson.
Arrangements by Swanson Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Cokato & Howard Lake, Minnesota. #320-286-2534 www.swansonpeterson.com