Colin RULOFF

Walt and Laura,
We just heard about Colin's passing. We are grieved for your all's sake and others who loved him. What a special man he became! We have affectionate memories of him growing up in stages when he intersected our lives on Bowen in 1999-2000, and then later in slots between 2006-2009 when we were there. As a corollary tragedy, our beautiful and artistic 30 year old niece, and Godchild, Kaytlyn Jornayvaz, passed away suddenly this past November, 2017, just a few months before Colin. I preached the funeral sermon for the 800 people in Denver who came. What I said to my sister, Louisa, and her husband and remaining children, I can repeat with confidence to you all now. It is what you all already know. Colin is in Heaven and he is completely happy and totally untroubled and lives in constant joy, peace and light. He has moved on from the small introduction of what we call life (here) to the rest of the really big story of his life which can only be lived in subsequent chapters in Heaven. Our faith in God and Christ shows us that all of our lives here are only the Preface or Introduction. Chapter One begins there and that's what he is living now! For your sakes, though, and the rest who loved Colin, who remain behind continuing their journey, we are very sad. No one wants to lose their child, not even God. May God's grace and comfort hold you both during this time of loss. Love Logan and Barbra Craft

I had only met you once, but you seemed kind, humorous, and loving. Thank you for those that you surely spread positivity to.

I was so sorry to read about the loss of your precious son, Colin. My own son, Greg died at the age of 27 in a motorcycle accident on labour day Sept 1, 2014. My very, very deepest condolences to you and your family.

Dear Walt and Laura:

How devastating, how painful is the news of the loss of your son. My deepest condolences to you and the family. Thomas Cranmer wrote Gracious God, let not what has been taken from us cause us to forget what we have received. May you know God's comfort and assurance in these saddest of days.

Dear Walt and Laura, My condolences to you both. My love and best wishes to you both. Sue Nicholson

Walt and Laura, we are so sorry for your loss and grieve with you. Please know that we are praying for you.

Our deepest sympathies to the entire Ruloff family. Our hearts and prayers are with you all and we are here if there is anything you need.

My deepest condolences to you and your family. May your fondest memories be of some consolation to you as your mourn Colins passing.

Dear Walt, Laura and family. My daughter shared the tragic news of Colin's passing and I grieve for your whole family. I know you are a very strong close knit, caring, amazing family who will weather the storm together and we and all your friends, Church, will be praying for you always. Much love and hugs to you all. I was so impressed by your strength together in speaking your loving thoughts and please let Chad know he was amazing also in his eulogy of his older brother - he did Colin and his youger brothers proud. May God keep you in his arms and Bless you all forever more.

Joyce and Ian

Dear Walt, Laura, and Boys, Janet, Ian,and Owen and I, were so saddened to hear this tragic news today, thinking of you all,
The Brackman/Logie family

Dear Walt, Laura and boys, Al and I send our love and prayers. Hugs to you all in this difficult time. Alan & Stacey

Our deepest condolences to the Ruloff Family, and their friends. Hold onto each other at this difficult time. May you all find peace soon.
The Casalese Family,
Bowen Island

Laura, Walt and family -I so wish I would have met Colin... what an amazing young man. Sending lots of love and prayers of strength....

Dear Walt, Laura and family.
Russ shared your tragic news with me tonight. My deepest condolences for your cherished son.. All my love and prayers for you during your time of sorrow. Much love
Melaney Gleeson-Lyall

Dear Walt, Laura and Family
Just heard the tragic news of the loss of your son Colin.
We just wanted to send our condolences and let you know that we are holding you in our thoughts and prayers.
Thank you for the narrative of his rich active life, full of love, wonder and creation.
Much Love
Chuck and Kjeryn Allard

Dear Walt, Laura, Nicklaus, and family,

Our sincere sympathy for your tragic loss. May this classical piece resonate with you.

The Boronkay family
https://youtu.be/TXNLAij3se8

I am so sorry for the loss of your son. I knew Colin's Grandpa Nicklaus from Church. Please be assured of my prayers. Other parishioners will be praying, too. God bless, Teresa

Dear Walter and Laura our Condolences for and the family from aunt Christina & uncle Peter

So sorry for your families loss. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. Ron and Marlene Weiland

Dear Walt and Laura. Our hearts are broken for your loss. Sincere condolences to you and your family. Ernst and Susan

To the Ruloff family. I wanted to say how truly sorry I am for the loss of this bright young man. My sincere condolences to you all.

Walt and Laura - We offer our heartfelt condolences to such a kind, gentle, and generous family. We are so sorry. John & Donna Weston

Walter and Laura, we would like to express our sincere condolences to you and your family. You and your family are in our prayers. Doris and Heinz

First cousin to the family; No words can adequately express the deep sense of grief that this tragic even has left. In the solace of music we find our deeper soul felt emotions expressed. We offer the following as a moment to reflect and pray. From Beady & Gary. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMpwWSFEvEY

Walt and Laura, I am sorry to hear about the passing of your son. I read the obituary in the Vancouver Sun this morning and was quite shocked. Be assured of my prayers for all of you at this difficult time.