It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ruth Raaen on May 26, 2022 at the age of 82 after another battle with cancer. She will be lovingly remembered and missed dearly by her daughter Maureen (Rocky) Purves and their two sons Cole (Jodi) and their 2 daughters Lucy and Hazel and Derek (Amanda) and their 3 children Bennett, Abigail and Cohen; son Trevor Raaen and his 2 sons Mason and Morgan. Also left to mourn are her granddaughter Jocelyn Whitrow and her 2 sons Tristan and Ashton and grandson Garrett Nimegeers. Ruth was predeceased by her husband Olaf, daughter Jackie Nimegeers, son-in-law Duane Nimegeers and her brother Ronald.
Ruth left the family farm after finishing school at Neidpath, SK and went to work at the Swift Current Hospital, Swift Current, SK in the records department. Deciding to go on an adventure she moved to Winnipeg, MB and worked at the General Hospital meeting her future husband Olaf. Together they moved back to Saskatchewan in 1965 to farm. They farmed in Hallonquist, Outlook and Riceton, SK. Ruth was a very hard worker and one of the best cooks around. Many family, friends and farm hands enjoyed her delicious meals. Ruth also took on part-time work in Regina, SK for many years as a demonstrator serving delicious food samples. She loved talking to people and made many acquaintances throughout her career. Ruth and Olaf retired to Balgonie, SK in 2005. Ruth loved her retirement and made many wonderful friends at Sherwood Forest and Heritage Court in Balgonie.
Ruth will be missed by many and the world is a little dimmer now without her spark.
A Graveside Service will be held at a later date.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Ruth Raaen May 26th 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Regina, Province: Saskatchewan