Van Velzen, Ruth Elizabeth
1952 – 2016
In the early morning hours of Friday, March 18, 2016, Ruth Elizabeth Van Velzen passed away at the East Kootenay Regional Hospital at the age of 63 years. Ruth was born on November 22, 1952 in Prince George, BC to John and Elizabeth Gidman.
Ruth leaves to mourn her passing her two sons; Eric and Paul; her husband, Wayne as well as one brother, Greg and one sister, Allison. Ruth leaves behind her beloved granddaughter, Isabel. She was predeceased by her parents John and Elizabeth.
A Celebration of Life for Ruth will be held on Monday, April 4, 2016 at the Heritage Inn, 803 Cranbrook St. N. at 12:00 pm. If friends desire, memorial donations may be made in Ruth’s memory to the East Kootenay Regional Hospital, 13 – 24th Ave. N., Cranbrook, BC V1C 3H9.
Your humble loving hands
Soothing voice, assuring smile
Carried us through our days
A legacy you leave behind
as the men we are today
So proud of you we are,
You raised us with such poise
You loved us more than anything
We are so glad to be your boys
You always knew the secret
Of what life is about
Experiencing first hand
This world that God laid out
But the most memorable of all
The time we spent together
Your loving sons, Eric and Paul
Sleep tight mom, rest well
Mark Memorial Funeral Services in care of arrangements (250) 426-4864