Ruth Christensen, resident of St. Albert, AB, went to be with the Lord she loved on Thursday, December 31, 2020, at the age of 93 years.

Ruth grew up in Bruderheim, AB. In her teen years, she attended the Alberta Bible Institute, a highlight in her life. Following her marriage to Ken, she moved to the Sexsmith, AB, area, where she was blessed with two sons, Wayne and Dale. At age 45, she attended Grande Prairie Regional College. She went on to work in finance at Canfor Lumber and for the Federal Government.

She was an excellent cook and was skilled in sewing and knitting. She was adventurous and enjoyed travelling. She will be remembered for her kind, loving heart and all that she did to care for those around her. Ruth was a wonderful grandmother to Greg and Lisa and was completely delighted to become a great-grandmother to Joshua.

Ruth will be forever missed by her sons Wayne (Sylvia) and Dale (Cathie Lou); grandchildren Greg (Julianna) and Lisa; great-grandson Joshua; sister Rosalie; brother Wesley (Elfrieda); as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends.

She is predeceased by her parents; husband Ken; siblings: Reuben, Emil and Margaret; and granddaughter Lynn.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a private family Service will be held on Thursday, January 7, 2021, at 1:00pm. Service will be available to watch via Livestream on the obituary page on the Oliver’s Funeral Home website 10-20 minutes before the start of the service. Interment to follow at the Norden Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made in memory of Ruth to the Peace River Bible Institute “PRBI” (Box 99, Sexsmith, AB, T0H 3C0).

• Date : 2020-12-31
• Location : St. Albert, Alberta

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