Ruth Tyler

Ruth Elsie Selman Tyler age 88 of Reno, Nevada passed away March 12, 2020 in San Clemente, California.

She was born in Ann Arbor on June 9, 1931 to Otto and Helen (Susick) Pochert.

Ruth was raised in Grosse Pointe and raised her 10 children in Mt. Clemens. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. Her interests included painting, music and going to church or listening to the Lutheran Hour.

Ruth is survived nine children, Steven Selman of Cheboygan, Beverly Haley of Reno, Nevada, Kathy (Tom) Willis of Marine City, Barbara Ferguson of Indian River, Timothy Selman of St. Clair, Julie (Fred) Watson of Valencia, California, Karen Dillon of Bakersfield, California, Paul Selman of Algonac and Lori Falls of Bakersfield, California; 33 grandchildren; 63 great grandchildren; seven great-great grandchildren; and two sisters, Lois Graham in Carrolltown, Pennsylvania and Jean Pochert of Durham, North Carolina.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Otto and Helen Pochert; son, David Michael Selman; grandson, Michael David Selman; and one great granddaughter, Madison Ellana Shay.

Friends may visit at the Beck Funeral Home on Friday, April 3 rd from 1 p.m. through time of her funeral at 2 p.m. with Pastor Scott Distler officiating.

Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery in Inverness Township.

Memorials may be given to the Dementia Society of America in memory of Ruth Tyler.