Obituary of Elsie Rose Ruf

Elsie Rose Ruf, age 84, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on September 5th 2018 at her home, Canora Gateway Lodge, Canora, SK. Elsie was born on March 15, 1934 at home in Runnymede, SK to Henry and Molly (Elsasser) Riffel. Elsie attended school at Runnydale School in Runnymede. Upon completion of her education Elsie moved to Winnipeg where she worked in a sewing factory. On June 30th 1952 Elsie married the love of her life Eddie (Edward) Ruf of Togo, SK. They lived in Togo, first operating an Imperial Service station in town and then moving to the Ruf family farm where they began farming. In 1977 Elsie and Eddie moved to Yorkton. Elsie started selling Tupperware in 1971, whereupon she built a very successful Tupperware business until she retired in 1986. Elsie was a very community minded person who was involved with the Royal Purple, Lutheran Church, Yorkton Terriers Junior Hockey, as well as many organizations and groups. Elsie loved to socialize. Camping, curling, bingo, cards, and tile rummy are a few of the activities she enjoyed. These activities also usually included a rum and sometimes "two". After retirement Elsie became an avid Toronto Blue Jays fan. Her and Ruth spent many hours cheering for THEIR baseball team. Elsie and her sisters had many adventures travelling as spectators to major curling events throughout Canada, this also involved a rum and sometimes "two"! Elsie is survived by her three sons: Brian (Gail), Lyle (Diane), and Dwight (Tammy). Twelve grandchildren: Kevin, Michael, Jared, Justin, Lee, Megan, Bret, Nicholas, Drew, Brady, Logan & Jesse. Also seventeen great grandchildren; four sisters: Edna, Ruth, Joyce & Jean; in-laws: Joan & Verna, and many nieces and nephews. Elsie was predeceased by her husband Eddie (1986); daughters Linda & Lori; grandson Jeff; parents: Henry & Molly; brothers: Richard, George and Ernie; in-laws: John, Art, Ron & Heather. Special thanks to the staff of the Canora Gateway Lodge for the excellent care afforded Elsie during her residency there. The funeral service was held on Saturday, Sept. 15th 2018 from Zion Lutheran Church in Yorkton with Pastor Andrew Cottrill officiating. Organist, Verna Liebrecht led the congregation in the singing of the hymns 'It Is Well With My Soul', 'Amazing Grace' and 'God Be With You Till We Meet Again'. Son Brian was the urnbearer. Following the memorial luncheon the interment took place in the Togo Community Cemetery. Memorials to the Canora Gateway Lodge Auxiliary, Box 1387 Canora, S0A 0L0 may be made as tokens of remembrance. Condolences can be left at baileysfuneralhome.com Service Information Saturday, September 15th, 2018 11:00am, Zion Lutheran Church Interment Details Togo Cemetery