Ruth WELLS

I did write in here yesterday but did not include my name so will start again.

Ruth was one of the most loving individuals that I have ever met and the eyes were lit with the Holy Spirit. When first met her she made me feel very at home and comfortable.

I am an only child, and just seeing her five children and their interactions with one another was absolutely shell-shocking to me. I think it was my second visit to their house, that I really had a shocker. It was quiet when we arrived, but shortly after 12 or 14 young people walked through the door. She told Kathy to get out something from the freezer and said where the buns were. In no time at all there were open faced sandwiches, enough to feed everyone. Many years ago at Christmas, they would extend the table to accommodate all of the extra bodies, and one or two spare parts would appear, but there was always room for one or two more. There wasn't anything that this angel on earth wouldn't do for you. She was always offering. My husband and I didn't get to see her too often, but when we did, it was really an experience to cherish.

As I have watched my nieces and nephews in adulthood, I can well see the values that she has instilled in them. A few years back, one of her daughter's said to me that it was her goal to be as much like her mother as she could be. Her home is always open as well, and many other people have lived in her home too.

In recent years, Ruth hasn't known who I was, but we would still chat and have a good visit.

This kind soul is now at peace and one of the angels watching over us. I was so blessed to have known her.

To David, Kathy, Carolyn and Jeff, you have lost a true treasure, but have so many memories to share with your grandchildren.

Ralph, your life will never be the same with the loss of your life-long love. Take peace in knowing that you will be reunited with her and cherish your many, many memories. They do help.

Love Karen Wells

Dear David and Susan,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you remember the life of your beloved mom. May God comfort you and your entire family in this time of significant loss. May you draw strength from the love and support of the many friends around you - wish we could be there with you as you honour her memory. Hold to the hope that you will see her again.
With our love and prayers,

To the family of Ruth Wells: my condolences on the passing of "Mum". I know she will be kept alive in your memories. God bless you as you mourn her passing and rejoice in her new life with Jesus!

Ruth was truly one of the most amazing people I have ever met. The gift of The Holy Spirit was evident in all that she did. Her love of her family was second no none. I remember when I was very young, and not yet married to my husband, when one evening we were visiting, and all of a sudden about ten extra young people walked through the Wells' door. Ruth very calmly welcomed them, and then instructed one of her children to go into the freezer and get out something that would go on top of buns for open faced sandwiches. Being an only child, this experience totally overwhelmed me. Over the years I grew to understand that her door was always open, as was her table. The bedrooms were always filled, and I don't know how many extra children she had, because she took everyone under her wing. As my four children got a little older, I began to understand a little of what that "open door" meant, as our table was always open to extras too, but never to the extent that Ruth's was.

As a sister in law, there is nothing that she would not have done for us, and there was always the open invitation to "just drop by", again, something that I didn't for years comprehend.

Ruth was truly one of the warmest and loving people that I ever met. Her eyes always shone brightly. I recent years, I have seen very little of me. She really hasn't known who I was for a long time, but I was still able to have a conversation with her.

David, Kathy, Carolyn and Jeff, you were so blessed to have this woman as your mother and I know that you will truly miss her. She never lost faith when Ron was so sick and now she is with him again. Heaven has truly been blessed with an angel.

Ralph, you have lost your long-time love. That loss unfortunately, never goes away, although the days do get better and you too have the knowledge that you will see Ruth again at your resurrection.

Love a peace to all of you. My prayers are with you all.

Karen Wells

To Ralph & family,
Our thoughts are with you in your time of loss. Keep your memories close

Pastor Jeff & Karyn. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. She was a remarkable woman.

To: Tara & The Wells Family:
One of the greatest sorrows known to God's children is the death of a loved one. But the Lord provides encouragement during the times of such great loss through His Word, family & Friends
Paul wrote, "But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as other which have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him" Hang onto the purpose of Jesus' death. It was that His people would live with Him forever in glory. He paid the price for an eternity of bliss for His people.
Our belief that "Jesus died and rose again" is the anchor of the soul. Just to know that King Jesus reigns triumphant over all things, death included, instills hope that our loved one continue to live, in another place; far better than this.
God's promise gives great consolation, and instills hope in the heart of the believer. No, Paul did not say that we should not sorrow. Sorrow is a spiritual exercise of the soul. Even Solomon wrote: there is "a time to mourn". Cling to the fact that the one who gives us peace also gives us hope and your love one is in His company today.

Edwin & Rhoda Rideout
Pastoral staff & Church Board
Family Christian Centre
Fort McMurray, AB

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