Nelda Ruth Nobbs

NOBBS, Nelda Ruth (nee Price) May 23, 1929 - October 14, 2017 Ruth, our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great grandmother (GG), Sister, relative and friend to many passed away after a valiant and courageous stand against the challenges of Parkinson's Disease. She will be deeply missed by her children Teresa (Anders), and Gregory (Dominique), her grandchildren Angela Riddle (Greg), Nicole Jorgensen (Mike), Craig Nobbs (Shevaun), Michael Nobbs, Andrea Carrier (Larry), Jesse Nobbs-Thiessen (Lisa), Max Nobbs-Thiessen (Kathy-Anne), Ben Nobbs-Thiessen (Karen) her fifteen great-grandchildren, her sister Isabelle Price, her brother Allen (June) Price as well as nieces, nephews, cousins and treasured friends near and far. Predeceased by her loving son Laurie Nobbs in August 2014 and brother Stuart (Marion) Price in December 2014. Born in Delisle, SK, Ruth moved to Victoria with her family as a young girl where she graduated Mt. View High. As time passed and life happened she married, had three children and faced single parenthood by her 25th birthday. Ruth faced many challenges, but determined to succeed and rise above them, she paved the way advocating for the equality of women. Ruth worked to support herself and her children all the while studying to obtain her accounting designation (Registered Industrial Accountant) which opened the door to a long and rewarding career in the construction industry. In 1966 Ruth moved to Vancouver with her children affording her career opportunities and a better life for the future of her children. With courage, determination and a vision she never looked back. She held management and Comptroller positions at Permasteel Engineering, Channel One and other companies, but her greatest satisfaction and dedication was to her sons Laurie and Greg, working with them in building their businesses Liberty Homes and Country Homes respectively. Ruth moved to Port Coquitlam in 1990 where she lived and worked until she passed into the ever after. Ruth was strong in her faith, loved her church and was blessed to have many lifelong friendships. Her legacy, propelled by a strong sense of leadership was to mentor and inspire young women and their families including her own who she loved and was devoted to. Ruth loved to travel and visited many corners of the world absorbing the cultures and life experiences along the way. Our family matriarch, she exuded warmth and strength; a spirited, positive nature and love of life were hallmarks of her character. She will be remembered for her beauty and grace, forever in our hearts. The family acknowledges and extends our most heartfelt gratitude for the love and care provided by her Astoria Retirement Residence family, friends and caregivers. A memorial service will be held at Christian Life Assembly in Langley, BC commencing at 12:30pm, November 4, 2017, with reception to follow at Hampton Inn, 19500 Langley Bypass. In lieu of flowers, a donation in support of Parkinson's disease is greatly appreciated. And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.