Passed away peacefully in Victoria on June 2, 2012. She was born in Regina, Saskatchewan on October 28, 1914. Ruth was a teacher and principal in public education, primarily in Langford. Ruth King Elementary School was named after her. She was a very independent and strong loving person that was always there to help someone in need. Ruth enjoyed travelling the world after retirement in 1978.
A Funeral Service will be held in MCCALL BROS. FLORAL CHAPEL, Johnson & Vancouver Streets, at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 with a reception in the McCall’s Family Centre. Interment will follow at Royal Oak Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, www.heartandstroke.com Condolences may be offered below.
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I was 6 years of age, attending Grade 1, when I first met Miss King in 1961, who was then principal of Langford Elementary School. While she was strict requiring the best behaviours from her children she was also very fair, and she knew the names of all the children who attended her school. Years later when I was in my early 40’s I met Miss King again in Victoira and she still remembered who I was. She was a big influence in my education and I will always remember Ms. King with great fondness.
Kathleen Thomas
When we are young we somethimes don’t appriciate what people like Miss King do form us, she was harsh at times but always fair, she was my Pricipal in grades 6 & 7 when I moved out to Langford from Sannich in 1971 I will always remember the ‘Bell’ used to get our attention, at the begining of the PA annoucement. my condolences to her family and friends.
R.I.P. Miss King.
Miss King (as I think of her) was my principal at the beginning of my teaching career and during the last three years of her own. Tough, but fair, she was a unique individual who demanded the best from her teachers and students. I respected her as a dedicated professional and liked her as a person — although she did make me nervous at times!
My condolences to her friends and family.
Mrs. King, as I’ll remember her, was my Principal for 6 years. I will always remember her for her amazing “beehive” hairdo which, to a 6 year old, seemed to make her a foot taller than her small height. She stood up for me when my parents asked to take me out of school to live in Barbados for several months. My teacher said I would have to repeat the year. Mrs. King asked instead that I keep a journal of my experiences; to print and draw everyday. The book I completed for her (at 7yrs old) is one of my prized possessions, full of amazing adventures. Her support and encouragement gave me a lasting love for school. Tough but fair, I will always remember her.
She was a great principle and person, I have fond memories of her at what was Langford Elementry which was then renamed after her, my condolences to her family and friends.
Miss King was my principal grade one till I left in grade 4. She gave me and my brother the strap for skipping out in grade 3, I’ve always remembered her fondly and with a pride because she was a great lady and her walking down the hall with her heels and bracelets would put the fear of God in you. May you sing with the angels Miss King we need more like you.
Ruth King was my Principal for 6 years. Her support and encouragement were a great help, especially in my first years.
She was dedicated to her school and demanded the best from her teachers.
I extend my sympathy to her family.
I was a colleague of Ruth King during my years as a principal in the Sooke School District. Ruth was a very hard worker and was dedicated to her job and to her school. The fact that the Sooke School Board named a school after her shows the high esteem they held for her.
I send my d eepest sympathy to Ruth’s family. I will be in Seattle next week so I will be unable to attend Ruth’s Service but my thoughts and prayers will be with you.
I was a colleague of Ruth King in my years as a principal in the Sooke School District. I found Ruth to be a very hard worker and she was totally devoted to her work and her school. The fact that the Sooke School Board named a school after her atests to the high regard they had for her. My deepest sympathy goes out to her family.
I will be In Seattle next week so I will be unable to attend Ruth’s Service but my thoughts and prayers will be with you all.
Please accept my sincere condolences. May you find comfort and hope in the words of Revelation 21:4 when “death will be no more, nor mourning, nor pain be anymore…”