Ruth Engstrom

Mrs. Ruth Engstrom of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Mr. Carl Engstrom, passed away peacefully at Edith Cavell Care Centre on Friday, March 10, 2023, at the age of 83 years.

Ruth was born in Saskatoon at St. Paul’s Hospital to parents Jacob Dickman and Helen Janzen at 11am on July 14, 1939.    After attending Saskatoon business college, Ruth worked as a secretary at city hall in Saskatoon, and later in Wetaskiwin. She married Carl July 15, 1967, and had 2 children: Darren and Warren. She enjoyed reading, studying the Word, watching hockey and golf and writing letters.  A major accomplishment was leading a ladies Bible study for a number of years.

Ruth is survived by her son Warren; sister Gladys Procyshen, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and their families.

Besides her loving husband Carl, Ruth was predeceased by her parents Jacob and Helen Dickman; son Darren; and first husband Arnold Krahn.

Family and friends are invited to pay their respects between 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm on Tuesday, March 21. 2023 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610, 4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta.

A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 pm, on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610, 4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta with Dr. Bruce Martin, officiating. To watch the service via livestream, please go to https://www.mbfunerals.com/obituary/Ruth-Engstrom and scroll to the bottom of Ruth’s obituary page to find the link.

A private family Interment will be held.

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