Ruby Eastwood

Ruby Eastwood

Ruby Eastwood Obituary

Published by Vancouver Sun and The Province on Mar. 1, 2007.
EASTWOOD _ Ruby December 19, 1941 - February 25, 2007 Beloved wife and mother, Ruby passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, February 25. Born in Vegreville, Alberta, Ruby grew up on the prairie before moving to Calgary to attend the Alberta College of Art. In 1965 she moved to Vancouver, where she worked as a graphic artist and raised her family. She will be dearly missed by her husband Peter, sons Peter and Kevin, daughter-in-law Gail, grandson Hartley, and all her friends and extended family. She will be remembered for her incredible strength, jubilant spirit, artistic eye, and extraordinary capacity to love. The family want to thank the doctors and nurses at VGH and the BC Cancer Agency. A celebration of Ruby's life will be held at 2:30 pm, Sunday, March 4 at the Lynn Valley Full Gospel Church, 1160 East 29th Street, North Vancouver, at Lynn Valley Rd. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Leukemia/BMT Program of BC by contacting 604-875-5240.

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Gaye Alexander

March 25, 2007

Ruby was a client in our dental practice for many years. She remains one of my favorite patients. My sympathies to her family.

Naz Deravian

March 6, 2007

We will always remember Ruby for her warmth and graciousness. Our deepest sympathies and best wishes go out to Mr. Eastwood, our dear friends Peter, Kevin and Gail.
Naz and Drew

cam and sophie

March 2, 2007

We feel very special to have had Ruby in our lives. Her strength of spirit, artistic eye and willingness to laugh will always be remembered. Our thoughts are with you and your family.

Juhli Fox

March 2, 2007

On behalf of The New Yorker Strata Corporation, this message is written to say all of Ruby's neighbours and friends in our building will miss her. Ruby was a lovely, gracious person and it was a privilege to know her.

To Peter we send our condolences and very best wishes.

Glen and Vicki Dixon

March 1, 2007

Ruby was a beautiful woman in every way. It was an inspiration to know her and the warmth of her smile will always be with us. Our sympathy and best wishes go to Peter and his family.

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