Ruth Ann Laban 25 November 1938 – 11 May 2023
Kimberley Stapleford (Ruths #2 Granddaughter)
Hi all, I’ve spoken with Seasons who have an external videographer currently editing and finalizing the webcast recording. Once it is all ready they’ll provide a link or copy, I’m uncertain of the format. As it is an external provider and not their standard in-house team, it will likely take a few weeks before it’s available. However, once it is complete and available, I will be sure to send it your way. If you’d like to be advised of the recording, please get in touch with either myself or the family so we can include you on the email! Thank you again for sharing in remembering grandma. K (Photo: Grandma, Dec 1959, in their first home after their honeymoon)
Kimberley Stapleford (Ruths #2 Granddaughter)
> VIEW ON MEMORY TIMELINEDiane Kacher
I met Ruth a few times when she and Dick visited Yorkton. Her mom Ersula, and my parents Walter and Pearl, were very good friends. I remember Ersula always updating us on what Ruth Ann (her mom always called her by her full name) and Dick and the children were doing. When my mom could no longer send Christmas greetings, I started writing to Ruth and Dick at Christmas. We eventually shared email addresses and communicated that way. She was so proud of Elizabeth and Michael and Desia and Kimberley and that came through in her emails. It was always good to hear how her and Dick were doing and what they were doing. My deepest condolences on your loss and may her memory be a blessing to all.
Diane Kacher
> VIEW ON MEMORY TIMELINEKimberley Stapleford (Ruths #2 Granddaughter)
Thank you all for joining us in remembering Grandma. It is heartwarming to hear about the positive connections she formed over her life and travels with grandpa across this little ball we call Earth. It sounds like she couldn’t help but create community wherever she went. As this page will be around for the next year, please return and share a memory whenever they come to mind, or reach out and tell a story grandma may have loved to hear. Even if it’s just to say “Hey Ruth, miss you!”. It’ll be good to know she’s in people’s hearts and minds. Warmest regards, the family. (Photo: Grandma in 1959 during their honeymoon through USA)
