Our beloved mother and friend, Ruth L. Young, 94 of Barryton, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at Metron of Big Rapids. She was born in Lansing, MI on December 3, 1924 to Frank and Zarita (Mock) Saxton. Since the late 80s, Ruth has enjoyed her home on Martiny Lake in Barryton. Ruth loved sports and looked forward to watching the Detroit Pistons, Tigers and Lions play. Ruth is survived by: two children, Kathryn Cooper and Charles "Tom" (Charlene) Cramton of Barryton; two grandchildren, Chris (Elizabeth) Cooper and Coriee (Timothy) Alley; four great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and close friends. Ruth was preceded in death by: her husband, Harold Young; son-in-law, Arthur Cooper; infant great-grandson, Thomas; two siblings, Everett Saxton and Eleanor Laye and her parents. In honor of a life well lived, services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 20, 2019 at the Chippewa Lake Community Church with visitation one hour prior. Interment will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday at Riverside Cemetery in Albion. Memorial donations in Ruths name can be made to the church, where she has enjoyed being a member for many years. Share a memory or sign the guestbook for Ruth under the sign guestbook tab at daggettgilbertfuneralhome.com. Funeral Service Sunday, October 20, 2019 2:30 PM Chippewa Lake Community Church 10490 Lake Street Chippewa Lake,MI 49320 Visitation Sunday, October 20, 2019 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Chippewa Lake Community Church 10490 Lake Street Chippewa Lake,MI 49320