Ruby Lena Wotherspoon

Our beloved Ruby Wotherspoon, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025 at her residence in Swift Current, SK. Ruby had recently celebrated her 102nd, Birthday with family and friends. Ruby Lena Wotherspoon was born on October 15, 1923 in Swift Current, SK, to William & Lena Wotherspoon. Ruby grew up on a farm near the Flats, close to the town of Success, SK. She attended school at the Flats during The Great Depression Era. After finishing her grade 12 year through a correspondence course in Success, Ruby was awarded The Governor General’s Medal. Ruby completed a 3-year course in Bible Study at Briercrest Bible College (1941-1944). She continued in her studies obtaining her RN Diploma at Calgary General Hospital, followed by a Diploma in Public Health Nursing at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon. Ruby furthered her education at McGill University in Montreal, where she received a Bachelor of Nursing Degree. Ruby was employed at the Swift Current Union Hospital (1947-1953), Dr. J. D. Keene’s Office (1953–1957), and as a Public Health Nurse (1957–1984). Ruby will be remembered as a caring, dedicated, and conscientious nurse. Ruby loved to read and enjoyed gardening, crocheting, knitting, tatting, sewing, cooking, and baking. Her gift of hospitality was always warm and welcoming. In 1958, Ruby became a Charter Member of Trailview Alliance Church (Christian & Missionary Alliance). Her involvement in many church activities and offices held included, Sunday School, Bible Studies, Children’s Church, Vacation Bible School, Pioneer Girls, Church Librarian, Chinese Church Sunday School and Alpha Ministries. She was a dedicated member of The Ladies Missionary Prayer Group and many other prayer groups. From 1991, Ruby led regular Devotions at Care Homes including The Palliser, The Meadows, and Cypress House, continuing to serve at Cypress House until her passing. First and foremost was her desire to love and serve her Lord and to love and serve others. Ruby reached out to those she knew and to countless others she did not know with faithful prayers, warmth, caring, and compassion, always ready to help in whatever way needed. Ruby’s generosity was limitless in supporting Christian Ministries locally, in Canada, and throughout the world. Ruby was predeceased by her parents, William & Lena Wotherspoon; brother & sister-in-law, Graham & Helen Wotherspoon; and by her cousin, Sherry Gail Young. She is survived by a cousin, Neil & Marilyn Graham, and family (Vancouver, BC.); and by many cousins from all generations on the Wotherspoon side of the family. Ruby leaves behind a legacy of unwavering faith and though she will be missed, we are comforted in knowing that Ruby is now with her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, and reunited with her loved ones. The family wishes to thank friends and staff at Riverview Estates for their care and compassion.

The Funeral Service was held on Friday, November 7, 2025 at 2:00 pm from the Trailview Alliance Church, Swift Current, SK with Pastor Ken Deryden officiating. The pianist for the service was Lois Klassen. “It is Well with My Soul”, “My Faith has Found a Resting Place”, and “Face to Face with Christ My Saviour” were sung by the congregation under the direction of Karan Regier and the Messengers of Hope. The obituary was shared by Pastor Ken Dryden. Scripture readings from Mark 12:26-27, and 1 Peter 1:3-9 were read by Harvey Lomax. Special music was brought by Beverly Toth singing, “Doxology”. Tributes were shared by Jim Ginther, Janie Gillis – on behalf of their Ladies Bible Study Group, and by a PowerPoint Slideshow by Adrian Porter and Janie Gillis. The ushers in the church were Frank Rempel, Stan Aikens, Elias Chaulk, and Cliff Ratzlaff. The Interment preceded the Funeral Service at the Hillcrest Cemetery, Swift Current, SK with the following serving as pallbearers, Karan Regier, Harvey Klassen, Gary Hammer, Doug Lam, Harvey Lomax, and Russ Siemens. In memory of Ruby Wotherspoon, donations made to Trans World Radio, P.O Box 25324, London, ON, N6C 6B1 OR Open Bible Mission Centre in Kenya in care of Great Commission Foundation, Box 14006, Abbotsford, BC, V2T 0B4 would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements were in care of Swift Current Funeral Home, Swift Current, SK. For further information or to leave a personal message of condolence on the family‘s obituary page, please go to swiftcurrentfuneralhome.com      

*** The family of Ruby Wotherspoon would especially like to thank Pastor Ken Dryden, all those who took part in the service, Connie Wiebe for the lovely lunch, those who came from near and far, for the donations to the charities that were dear to Ruby's heart, and to the Swift Current Funeral Home for being so helpful.  Ruby was a faithful follower of our Lord.  We will surely miss Ruby, we will always hold you in our hearts and love you forever.***

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