Obituary of Ruth Skaret

Ruth Constance Skaret passed away on March 22, 2014 at the age of 97 years at Bethany Meadows in Camrose. Ruth was predeceased by her husband Richard in 1986; her daughter-in-law Laurelle; her parents Minech and Sophia Jornlin; brothers Lester and Raymond Jornlin; sisters Velma Gooch, Sylvia Christensen, and Leila Grue. She leaves to mourn her children Delmer, Delores (Ed) Antonsen, Linda (Gerry) Polei; Carvel (Dale), Rick (Carmelita); fifteen grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law Melva Jornlin and Olga Skaret; and brother-in-law Norman Grue; as well as many relatives and friends. Ruth was the fourth child of six born to Minech and Sophia Jornlin. She was raised on a farm in the Armena-Dinant area where she attended Thronson School. After working on the farm and briefly in Camrose, she married Richard (Dick) Skaret on June 26, 1938. They farmed the Skaret homestead and raised five children - Delmer, Delores, Linda, Carvel, and Rick. Life was good to them, revolving around family, community, and Scandia Lutheran Church. Upon retirement, Dick and Ruth moved to Camrose where they continued to enjoy life. Mom lived her life well, always putting others first and sharing her love, joy, patience, and kindness with all. She enjoyed being busy and in her spare time enjoyed quilting. Her "crazy quilts" are a treasure! But she was happiest with family and friends sharing coffee and a good visit. We will always remember her smile and the twinkle in her eye. We were blessed to have her in our lives. Thank you Mom. We love you. Funeral Services were held on Friday, March 28, 2014 at 2:00pm., from Scandia Lutheran Church in Aremna with Rev. Bill Harder and Rev. Prema Lyseng officiating. Interment took place in the Scandia Cemetery. If friends so desire memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to Scandia Lutheran Church or to a charity of your choice.