Obituary
It is with a mixture of sadness and rejoicing that we announce the passing of our incredible father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, John (Jan) Ruim on May 6th, 2022. As we mourn our loss here, we find comfort and peace in knowing he will be reunited with our beloved mother Trancy (Tryntje) and his Heavenly Father.
John was born to Reinder and Sijke Ruim on May 13th, 1930, in Anjum, Friesland in the Netherlands. It was always with great fondness that John would share stories of his childhood in Holland. After meeting and marrying his beautiful wife Tryntje, they decided to take on the grand adventure of moving to Canada. Once here, they would settle in Edmonton and raise three beautiful children and live a very full life.
Our Dad enjoyed his career working for the City of Edmonton in the traffic department for many years. To his last days, he stayed connected with the important friends he made during his time there.
John enjoyed a love of adventure that he shared with everyone around him. He soaked in the joy that came from many camping trips with the Cubs, or the large family camping adventures with Aunts, Uncles, Cousins as well as exploring Kananaskis with his great grandchildren during Covid. He reminded us daily of how important it is to live with childlike wonder and appreciation for each moment. He was quick with a joke, and you could always count on a smile from John, especially when he spoke of his family.
John will be lovingly remembered by his children Mary (John) Fundytus, Randy (Cathy) Ruim, and Shirley Ruim; Grandchildren Nicholas (Gillian) Fundytus, Andrew (Randi) Fundytus, Julie (Sheldon) Wieler, Ben (Chelsea) Ruim, Ian (Natalie Buckley) Fundytus, Carly (Kip) Edwards; Great Grandchildren Lucas, Brody, Jack, Aaron and Olive; Sisters Ymkje Shuurman and Jennie Ruim.
John was predeceased by his loving wife Trancy (Tryntje), Parents Reinder and Sijke Ruim, brother Jack Ruim, sisters Alice Delwell and Rennie Vandenbos.
As we say goodbye to our Dad & Pake, we are honoured to be stewards of his legacy by following the great example he set for all of us. We will continue to be kind and spread joy and laughter wherever we go.
We invite you to join us in celebrating John’s Life on Thursday May 12, 2022, at the Okotoks United Church at 1:00pm, for an in-person service. If you can not join us in person, we invite you to connect with the family to learn more about how you can join us online.
In Lieu of flowers, we ask that donations be made to the Organ Donation and Transplant Association of Canada, or to a charity of your choice.
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