November 11, 1949 - December 14, 2024
In Loving Memory ~
It is with great sadness that the family of Ruby Patricia Smith announces her passing on Dec. 14th 2024. Ruby passed away peacefully at Joseph Creek home, after a lengthy battle with Dementia.
Ruby was born Nov. 11th 1949 in Invermere BC to William and Jessie Fry. She grew up around the Valley until around the age of sixteen where her family decided to relocate to Quesnel BC. It was while she was living there that she met the love of her life Clinton Smith, whom was visiting from Alliston Ontario.
After a brief courtship the young couple decided to move to Ontario where they were wed on April 11th 1969. Later on they had two sons, Corey born on Feb. 1971 and Darren born on Dec. 1973.
In the late nineties Ruby moved back to Vernon to look after her Mom Jessie, and in 2006 they moved here to Cranbrook BC.
Ruby worked at many Dress Shops throughout the course of her life and enjoyed her time spent there fully. Ruby also loved country music, going for walks and gardening in her spare time. Together with her mom they had the most beautiful sunflower patch ever.
Somewhere along life's travels they ended up adopting a stray cat that they lovingly named "Lucky Lou". Lucky brought them much entertainment and enjoyment, and together they loved and cherished that cat for many years.
Ruby was predeceased by her Dad in Dec. 1952, also her Mom in Aug. 2011 and by her late husband Clinton in Oct. 2020.
She is survived by her two sons, Corey (Linda), Darren (Jules) of Ontario. Also her brother Bill (Colleen) of Cranbrook BC, five grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
I would like to give a huge Thank You to all the caregivers at Joseph Creek Care Village for taking care of Ruby over the years, Bless you all.
A graveside service will be held at Windermere Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to the SPCA or charity of choice.