Ruth passed away on July 18, 2019 at the Royal Jubilee Hospital, the same place where she was born on September 1, 1947 to the late Harry and Florence Hill. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Nelson; son, Robin; daughter, Teena (John); 9 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren and her sister, Bev. She was predeceased by her brother, Harry Hill. Thank you to the nurses and staff on 7N at RJH.
A Funeral Service will be held in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at 10AM with visitation from 9AM to 9:45AM.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Ruth’s memory would be appreciated to the BC Cancer Clinic at RJH (Pancreatic Cancer).
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
www.mccallgardens.com
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Yasuko Nakamichi
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Hanna Gimbel I’m so sorry Ruth is not longer with us. I will miss her on Shawnigan Lake
We had many conversations about the Water, Kids & health.
To Nels: My Heart goes out to you, you have been a Husband many Woman dream of. You cared for Ruth so many Years with love,
My Sympathy to Tina & her Brother.
Hanna Gimbel ( Martha Finster’s Sister )
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Maria Hill I have many good memories of Aunt Ruth. The most recent one being at the hospital when she introduced me to her doctor as my niece. Ruth has always welcomed me into the family since I first became a Hill. Ruth was always happy for us to pop in for a visit on Summit. She invited us up to the lake for some lovely swimming. Her heart has always been open. She will be missed. I am so sad for the family with her loss. May God hold you all close at this time. I pray his blessing on you. May this be a time of remembering all the sharing and love that was Ruth.
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DEBORAH AND DENIS LEPAGE NELSON AND FAMILY, OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS TIME .
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Catherine Coley “In my Father’s House there are many mansions….” “I go to prepare a place for you.”. John 14:2. My dear friend, Ruth, when I think back about all our silly antics and all the laughter we shared over these past 30 plus years, it truly puts a warm smile on my heart. You take a part of me with you. I will miss you, until we meet once more. BFF’S Forever. XOXO Catherine ❤
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R. McLeod Nelson and family-
We met during the good times at Transit when we both worked the night shift. You being a bit more senior than me, got to retire and in time move over the malahat. I recall meeting Ruth at the annual Safety Dinners but to be honest, these functions were and still are a blur. Way too many speeches and not enough socializing
Am saddened by your loss. Take care
Bob
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Debbie Miller Clemenson My sincere condolences to the family. I will cherish my memories that I have of Ruth. Her love for her family was so amazing. She was my friend for many years and she is missed by many. I know that she is surrounded by our loved ones that had already made their way ahead of her. Until we meet again my friend until we meet again. Rest easy Momma Bear xox
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Arthur (and Dianne) Joyce Nelson and family. Our sincere condolences. I will always remember our many hours sitting under the umbrella and around the campfire at the lake the past many years. You are in our thoughts.
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Jennifer Kivari Teena and family
We are so sorry for your loss. I know your love and kindness always surrounded Ruth. You are in our thoughts.
The Kivari family
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Darlene De Jardine Rest in peace Ruth. Condolences to Nelson, Robin and Teena. Love Darlene De Jardine (nee Impey)
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Janet Dillon(Robertson) Prayers for comfort, strength and peace in the days ahead for the family and loved ones. I have memories of the always cheerful and welcoming Ruth since my youth. Her legacy of family and faith will follow in generations to come.
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Caroline,Cary, Neil and Scott Teena John and family. Thinking of you all. So sorry to hear about Ruth. Rest in Peace Ruth.
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Adora Aquino *Ruth Kneeshaw*
The lady with that ready,friendly smile,peaking through her glasses;
that’s the picture of you that will forever stay in our thoughts and hearts.
In loving memories❤.
Adora
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Yvonne & Carl McDonald If we could turn back time…
Nelson, Teena and family may you find comfort in each other as you come together and celebrate a fantastic mountain of memories. Cherish those, grow on them, find comfort in them. Remember the good times and know she is there in your hearts with the good times to come. She loved you all so very much. We will never forget you Ruth, rest well. All our love, Yvonne, Carl, Denika & Myrika McDonald ❤
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Beverley Smith My Sister Ruth: Rest In Peace Until We Meet Again. You will be Forever Loved, Bev
I feel very sad to see my old friend,Ruth passed away. She was a my first Canadian pen pal in Victoria in my junior high school days.
Her blond hair and charming smiles were very impressive to me. Today I checked my friend on Yahoo,Canada. I lost our happy younger days. I miss her very much.I would like to send my sincere condolence to her family from Kyoto,Japan