Ruth Sandvik

I think of Ruth so very often.
Such a wonderful lady who is missed very much.

I met Ruth at the Anchorage International Airport in the early 2000's. As we were waiting for luggage we engaged in a conversation. She needed a ride home and I offered to drop her off since she lived close to me. This would be the beginning of years of writing back and forth generally during the holidays. She was bright and witty and I am sorry for your loss. She was a gem and I trust her memory will always be in the hearts and minds of those who were fortunate enough to have met her even...

May the God of all comfort and peace give the family peace and strength to endure. Psalm 121:1-3

We send our condolences to Ruth's family. Rob, her partner for many years in Kiana, was my Uncle. He loved your mom and respected her wit, business acumen, and knowledge! She had a reputation for bringing light everywhere she went!

To ALL seven Sandvik children.....from ALL the Baxters, your Glenview neighbors...our deepest sympathy. Jeanne is writing, "Remembering Ruth" and will forward it to you. Our love, our happy memories of both your parents...to you all. Love, Jeanne, Brian and Ned Baxter

Kara and Helvi, Our deepest sorrow upon the passing of Ruth. Her extraordinary contributions to Kiana, the State of Alaska and the world will be treasured forever.

Aunt Ruth thank you for all you did..you have a beautiful family that will love and miss you. A legacy that will live on..
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About 12 years ago I was at the Ted Stevens International Airport to pick up my sister. Ruth, who I did not know, was in need of a ride to Adventure 600. I offered to drive her home and we had a wonderful conversation during the drive. We exchanged addresses, as people do, but we actually wrote one another for several years. And also as people do we no longer kept in touch. The thing that I remember was that this was a smart, self sufficient woman with a quit wit who I am thankful to have had...

Wanni and I were so saddened by Ruth's untimely death. She had been a good friend for more than 40 years. In addition to her friendship, we have always recognized and appreciated her enthusiasm for understanding her own culture and sharing her knowledge with us. What a loss to her community!