RUTH GUMPRICH HOGUE

Condolences & Memories (12 entries)

• I knew Ruth when she was just a little girl performing at the local horse shows that we put on for backyard riders. She was a willing and tenacious competitor and I always wondered what became of this little girl, it seems she lived and full and happy life - Rest in Peace Ruth. - Posted by: Liz Cullingham (Old Friend) on: Apr 30, 2014

• Sincere condolences to Paul and family. I admired Ruth from the moment I met her. I always knew when Ruth, Paul and Ojin entered the room because my Vernon lit up at the sight of Ojin. She always did play hard to get. Thank you Diane for the beautiful eulogy. I'm grateful to have known this amazing woman. She is sadly missed and will not be forgotten. - Posted by: Janet H (friend) on: Apr 29, 2014

• Sincere condolences to Paul and family. I admired Ruth from the moment I met her. I always knew when Ruth, Paul and Ojin entered the room because my Vernon lit up at the sight of Ojin. She always did play hard to get. Thank you Diane for the beautiful eulogy. I'm grateful to have known this amazing woman. She is sadly missed and will not be forgotten. - Posted by: Janet H (friend) on: Apr 29, 2014

• Paul, so sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with Ruth during a placement she had at Canadian Mental Health Association, I remember the buzz around the time you were married. Rest in peace Ruth. - Posted by: Grace (colleage at CMHA) on: Apr 25, 2014

• Tribute song to Ruth and Paul: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1ehMrK3itM - Posted by: Shannon Peitsch (Soul Sisters) on: Apr 24, 2014

• I met Ruth on a social outing with a common friend about 15 years ago. We hit it off like we had known each other for years, like two peas in a pod. I was in awe at Ruth's constitution of strength, charisma, positivity, intellect, great wit and amazing sense of fortitude in all of her endeavors. She epitomized strength and was an absolute fireball with great passion and conviction with a foundation of caring, compassion with innate wisdom and maturity. She inspired many with her "don't feel sorry for yourself" disposition. She demonstrated and reflected a positive attitude, asserting herself even when she barely had the strength at times to put one foot in front of the other. Ruth was truly an incredible person that made a real difference in my life. She proved through her actions that no matter what comes at you in life you can still have it all...a wonderful husband; university education, graduating with honours despite going through the program being blind, experiencing a stroke and dealing with the loss of so many things that would drive most people to the brink. I remember when she came to see me in Florida. Ruth and Paul started to dance at Universal Studios to the Blues Brothers'"Soul Man". Paul took Ruth's hands and started moving and dancing with great energy. They started a chain reaction of most people moving and dancing once they saw Ruth and Paul. Ruth was the strongest person I ever met. She had beauty inside and out and to top it all off she was an amazing cook. Her butter tarts were out of this world. She had ears that really listened, a heart that truly cared and despite the fact she was blind...she had eyes that could see more than most. I will miss you my dear friend. Till we meet again. XO Love you! I am attaching the "Soul Man" video as a tribute in the following link.. - Posted by: Shannon Peitsch (Soul Sister) on: Apr 24, 2014

• So sorry to hear of Ruthie's passing..always remember her as the fiesty little girl at the racetrack with Harry and Gertie and the rest of the family. She'd take anything that came her way and give it right back..very courageous with her diabetes..I always remember the first time I saw her give her own insulin..just a youngun with a lot of spunk. Prayers for all of you in the family and her husband. God bless you all. - Posted by: Joan Howland (friend) on: Apr 23, 2014

• I met Ruth about 6 years ago and had many nice long visits with lots of good laughs! I will miss you my dear friend and I know you will be blessed for your love and kindness and I am so glad we got to have such a great chat just a few days ago, I will treasure it! God Bless and Keep You. Love Sheila! - Posted by: Sheila MacNeil (Friend) on: Apr 23, 2014

• Ruth will be greatly missed. I am so sorry Paul. My thoughts are with you at this very difficult time. - Posted by: Cathy Smorang (friend) on: Apr 23, 2014

• I hadn't seen Ruth for a few years and had just happened to run into her the other day. We had a good chat over lunch and caught up with our lives. It was a very nice visit. I am shocked to hear of her passing. My thoughts are with you Paul at this sad time. Take Care Angie - Posted by: Angie (Friend) on: Apr 23, 2014

• Ruthy and I grew up together and showed horses and had many miles of fun. Always remember our adventures and swapping lunches and clothing. Your Mom made the best ham sandwiches......We lost touch over the years after I got married and Ruth was in my wedding party. But I always thought about you and wondered how you were. Life takes us in many directions but we always have our fond childhood memories. Maxi the pony was an amazing pony and Ruth and I put on many miles riding the floodway and jumping anything we could find to jump....Rest well my dear friend. You made a difference and we will miss you......Chris - Posted by: Christine Proulx-Blowers (Childhood Friend) on: Apr 23, 2014

• Sorry to hear of Ruth's passing. She was a amazing lady. Many good memories of Ruth at the Morris Stampede. There was never a dull moment when Ruth was around. Ron Church and myself probably teased Ruth more than we should of, but she always managed to get the best of us at some point in time. I'm sure there will a special place in heaven for such a special lady. Mark Sandercock Old friend from Ruth's horse show days. - Posted by: Mark Sandercock (Old friend from horse showing) on: Apr 23, 2014