Ruth Vivian Florence Dirks (nee Tree, formerly Prestage) was born in Woodstock, Ontario on May 18, 1937. A former long-term resident of Abbotsford, she was living in Chilliwack, BC when she went to be with the Lord on September 30, 2022.
Ruth was predeceased by her parents Croft and Florence Tree, sisters Catherine, Jean and Dorothy, brother Ewart, first husband Harold Prestage, infant son John Mark Prestage and second husband, Walter Dirks.
Ruth is survived by daughter Marilynn (Dale) and son Ron (Beverly); grandchildren Sarah (Tom), Joel, Victoria and Ron Jr. (Ashley); great-grandchildren Claire, Natalie, Nolan, Katrina, Annabelle, Emma and Macy.
Ruth is also survived by step-children Bryan (Tonya) Dirks, Kathy (Greg) Klassen, Geoff (Julie) Dirks; step-grandchildren Andrew Walton, Joel (Laura) Klassen, Kendra (Hugo) Archambault, Brent (Alfred Lam) Klassen, Torrey Klassen, Aaron Dirks, Daniel Dirks; step-great-grandchildren Bridgette, Magnus, Danika, Adelind and Renley Anne.
Ruth’s faith journey was very strong and guided her throughout her life. Her hobbies included spending time with family and friends, knitting, crocheting, petit point, scrapbooking, reading, crossword puzzles, card games and puzzles on the computer. Some of her jobs included homemaker, caregiver, employment interviewer, church secretary and Customer Service host.
During her life she lived in Ontario, Texas and British Columbia. She travelled to Jamaica and to different parts of Canada, including Quebec and Saskatchewan. She and Walter enjoyed an Alaska cruise together to celebrate retirement. She was adventuresome and very positive about her life. She let nothing bother her and always looked at life with a positive attitude.
Ruth will be greatly missed by family and friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held in May 2023, location & date TBA.
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