May 10, 1939 – August 28, 2024
In loving memory of our Mother, RUTH MAE ORYDZUK born May 10, 1939 in St. Edouard, Alberta. Mom went home to be with the Lord on August 28, 2024. Survived by her daughters Jeanette Orydzuk (Rob Haines), Carol (Edwin) Gramlich, Linda (George) McDonnell, and Stephanie (Floyde) Spencer and grandchildren Charles (Sarah) Spencer, Catherine (Reese) Gibson, Samuel Spencer and Caleb Spencer. She is also survived by her sisters Bertha (Metro)
Orydzuk, Lorna and Patricia as well as many nieces and nephews. Also survived by extended family Karleigh Kinden and Vincent Kinden.
Pre-deceased by former husband and friend Stephen Orydzuk, her mother Olga Poholka Sodergren and her father Arthur Sodergren.
Mom lived most of her life in Prince George, beginning school at Central Fort George, then her family moved to Nukko Lake. She stayed at the “dorms” in town for her high school years where she made many lifelong friends. She was a homemaker until 1960 and then went to work for the Prince George Citizen. She was hired by them three times and ended her career there at 62 years as the classified supervisor. She made friends with many wonderful people while there as well.
Ruth volunteered with many community activities and events particularly as they pertained to her daughters and more. Lastly being a board member and regular volunteer at the Mission Thrift Store.
Her great passions were singing, travelling, her family and her Christian faith. She sang with the gospel Singers and the Forever Young Choir until her very last days. She loved her friends and family dearly. She went to Cranbrook for a dozen years to share in the lives of her grandchildren. We will miss the big smiles
Mom had for all her friends and family always.
Service will be held at First Baptist Church, 483 Gillette St. Prince George, BC at 11:30am on September 12, 2024. Reception and Graveside Service to follow.
In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society.
Condolences may be offered at www.AssmansFuneralChapel.com
Published in the Prince George Citizen on Sept. 5, 2024.