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Ruth Logan Obituary
Ruth Logan (née Wallner) of North Vancouver, BC, died after a brief illness on Thursday, October 23, 2025.
She was born in 1929 to parents, Minnie and Nels Wallner, in Swift Current, Saskatchewan.
Raised during the Great Depression and the Second World War, Ruth learned about sacrifice, responsibility, and community. These traits helped guide her through the rest of her life.
Ruth graduated from Swift Current Collegiate in 1947 and went on to secretarial college. While studying, she met and fell in love with John Logan. The two were married in Swift Current in 1951.
They moved to Port Arthur (Thunder Bay), where their first child was born. Next, the small family travelled across Canada to settle on the west coast, where two more children were born.
North Vancouver was where they decided to put firm roots down, and Ruth and John bought their first house. It was there they raised their family, and where Ruth lived until her final days in 2025.
Ruth emphasized family life and making her home a welcoming place. Family dinners were a constant. Volunteering at her children's schools and attending all their events was a given. Neighbours became friends, especially the Weseen family next door. Other special friends they met through many years of sailing, often travelling with the McGee and Van Halm families. Ruth also treasured her adult friendships. She joined a ladies' bowling league in 1971 and maintained those friendships throughout her entire life.
Ruth was predeceased by her parents, her beloved husband, John, brother Tony, and sister Irene. She is survived by her sister Donna Jones; children Cathy (Glen), Jim (Denise), and Patricia (Chris); grandchildren Gail (Brendon), Colleen (Matt), and Thomas; great-grandchild Dylan; and many nieces and nephews.
At Ruth's request, no memorial service will be held. She will be interred at the North Vancouver Municipal Cemetery, beside her husband and near her father.
Ruth supported many charities throughout her life. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of one's choice.
She was born in 1929 to parents, Minnie and Nels Wallner, in Swift Current, Saskatchewan.
Raised during the Great Depression and the Second World War, Ruth learned about sacrifice, responsibility, and community. These traits helped guide her through the rest of her life.
Ruth graduated from Swift Current Collegiate in 1947 and went on to secretarial college. While studying, she met and fell in love with John Logan. The two were married in Swift Current in 1951.
They moved to Port Arthur (Thunder Bay), where their first child was born. Next, the small family travelled across Canada to settle on the west coast, where two more children were born.
North Vancouver was where they decided to put firm roots down, and Ruth and John bought their first house. It was there they raised their family, and where Ruth lived until her final days in 2025.
Ruth emphasized family life and making her home a welcoming place. Family dinners were a constant. Volunteering at her children's schools and attending all their events was a given. Neighbours became friends, especially the Weseen family next door. Other special friends they met through many years of sailing, often travelling with the McGee and Van Halm families. Ruth also treasured her adult friendships. She joined a ladies' bowling league in 1971 and maintained those friendships throughout her entire life.
Ruth was predeceased by her parents, her beloved husband, John, brother Tony, and sister Irene. She is survived by her sister Donna Jones; children Cathy (Glen), Jim (Denise), and Patricia (Chris); grandchildren Gail (Brendon), Colleen (Matt), and Thomas; great-grandchild Dylan; and many nieces and nephews.
At Ruth's request, no memorial service will be held. She will be interred at the North Vancouver Municipal Cemetery, beside her husband and near her father.
Ruth supported many charities throughout her life. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of one's choice.
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Published by North Shore News from Dec. 3, 2025 to Jan. 2, 2026.
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