Obituary for
Ruth Mary Schellenberg (Grimes)
SCHELLENBERG: Ruth Mary (nee Grimes)
July 22, 1947 – December 26, 2017
Ruth Mary Grimes was born to Allan B. and Ruth Grimes (nee Smith) in Hamilton, Ontario on July 22, 1947. She was the eldest daughter and grew up with her four siblings, older brother Dennis, and younger sister Alana and younger brother Tim and her youngest sister Sandra. Ruth developed her loving and caring nature at a young age, attending school and getting her education along with her family. She also married at a young age and soon found herself on an adventure in Australia. Ruth had two children from her first marriage, daughter April Mary, was born in 1969 and son Benjamin Allan (Ben) in 1975. When Ruth’s first marriage ended, after the divorce she found herself back home in Canada with two children. Ruth met Abraham Jacob (Abe) Schellenberg and the two were married on December 22, 1978. Abe was previously married and had two daughters Darlene and Lori. Ruth worked hard to develop her business as a typesetter in the graphic arts business known as Schellen Graphics in Saskatoon. Abe worked as an electrician in his business known as Shelley Service. They also operated a business known as Crystal Touch Mineral Products from the mineral salts from Manitou Lake. Ruth was very talented as an artist. She to sew at an early age and developed skills as a painter later in life taking classes and teaching with Bob Ross. Ruth also loved gardening growing flowers and vegetables in her large garden. Ruth passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at Watrous District Health Complex. She was predeceased by both of her parents, Allan and Ruth Grimes. Ruth is survived by her husband of 39 years, Abe Schellenberg of Watrous, SK; her two children, daughter April of Edmonton, AB and son Ben (Veronica) of Watrous, SK; three grandchildren, Justin Hogan, Brandon and Renee Schellenberg; stepdaughters Darlene (Dwight) Kornelsen and Lori (Doug) Woiden; numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family. A Private Family Memorial will be held at a later date. Cremation with interment in Bethany Cemetery. For online condolences, tributes or to make a donation “In Memory of Ruth Schellenberg” to Watrous Hospital Palliative Care Unit please visit fotheringham-mcdougall.com