Reath, Jean (Nee: Tindall), of Lethbridge, formerly of Vulcan, and
beloved wife of Jim, slipped peacefully away  and entered into the
loving arms of her Lord and Savior at the Chinook Regional Hospital in
Lethbridge on August 28th, 2016 at the age of 91 years.

Jean was born May 7, 1925, third oldest child of eight, to Harold and
Ula Tindall, on the family farm east of Champion.  Jean attended Yale
and Harmony High School.

On Oct. 19, 1943, she married Dorn Ruggles and together they raised 5
children, Kenneth, Harold, Jerry, Keith and Karen.  Dorn passed away on
December 13, 1975 at Kelowna B.C and is buried in the Champion
Cemetery.  Jean and Karen returned to the Champion area in 1976 where
she married local farmer Jim Reath on November 14, 1976.  They resided
in the Alston district for many years.

Jim and Jean retired to Vulcan in December of 1997. They were both
actively involved in the Church of Christ in Vulcan and enjoyed several
bus trips across Canada and the United States.  They also loved to camp
in their RV out in the Foothills. Jean loved music, was an avid reader,
and tackled the daily crossword puzzle in the paper with great
enthusiasm right up until the final weeks of her life.  She was known
for her hospitality, quick wit, strong will, tender heart, and for being
a prayer warrior.  Jean loved her family, but first and foremost, her
identify was found in her personal relationship with the Lord.

Besides her loving husband Jim, Jean is survived by her children- Ken
(Judy) Ruggles of Summerland, BC, Harold Ruggles of Yellowknife, NWT,
Jerry (Anita) Ruggles of Hay River, NWT, and Karen (Peter Stock) Ruggles
of Lethbridge, seven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, one
brother- Herb (Jeanette) Tindall of Calgary, three sisters- Dora
Schmeelke of Champion,  Ruth (Richard) Hunter of Penticton, BC, and
Joyce (Lee) Davis of Lethbridge, and numerous nieces and nephews.  She
was predeceased by her parents Harold and Ula Tindall, first husband
Dorn Ruggles, son Keith Ruggles, and sisters Marion Matlock, Mildred
Olds, and Betty Killick.

A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at 1:30
p.m at the Vulcan Central Church of Christ, Pastor David Sarsons
officiating.  Interment to follow at the Champion Cemetery.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the caring
staff of Unit 4 A and to Dr’s Mahkdoom, Bruwer, and Shukoor for making
the final days of Jean’s life as comfortable as possible.

Tributes in Jean’s memory can be made to the Southern Alberta Bible
Camp, Box 99, Lomond, AB T0L 1G0 or the Vulcan Regional Food Bank
Society, Box 594, Vulcan, AB T0L 2B0.

Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home.  Telephone 1-403-485-2633.
E-mail condolences through www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.