Ruth Mae Parker

It is with a sad heart I announce the passing of my mother Ruth Mae Parker, with the care of staff at Ridgeview Lodge on Saturday, January 23, 2016, at the age of 97. She is reunited with her husband Bill Parker.

Ruth is survived by her only daughter Bonnie Parker (Arthur Offley), her granddaughter Chrissy (Al) Henderson, great granddaughter Paige Henderson as well as other relatives and friends.

She was predeceased by her parents Burton and Mable Martin and her husband J.W. “Bill” Parker in 1996.

Mom was born in Edmonton, Alberta on August 20, 1918. She grew up in Calgary for most of her early years, then after marrying Bill Parker, she moved to Vancouver B.C., then in 1966 a move to Merritt, B.C. Mom was a homemaker, but a great seamstress and pianist and enjoyed playing piano for the seniors in Merritt or for Bonnie’s Ballet classes.

Mom and dad enjoyed travelling the world and saw most countries. She and dad were members of the Seniors Association in Merritt, where mom was Secretary for a few years. Mom enjoyed playing cards, bingo, listening to music and reading (Robert Service Poems).

Mom was living at Nicola Meadows in Merritt surrounded by friends, until the last three years when she moved to Ridgeview Lodge to be closer to family.

Mom had a great sense of humor and was lucky to be healthy and happy right up to the end of her life.

Ruth will be forever loved and remembered by her daughter Bonnie.

A special thank you to the staff at Ridgeview Lodge and Nicola Meadows in Merritt. I am so grateful for your kindness, love and for taking such good care of my mom, grandma and great grandma.

No Service by request.