It is with great sadness, we announce the passing of Ruth Charity Heidinger on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at the age of 79 years. Ruth is survived by her loving husband Rodger of 60 years. She leaves to cherish her memory two sons, Clyde Heidinger and Nevin (Lisa) Heidinger; one daughter-in-law, Brenda Heidinger; six grandchildren, Graham (Amanda), Grant (Kaitlyn), Erin (Cameron), Cole (Kallyn), Thane (Sydni), and Ethan; five great grandchildren, Holden, Conner, Rebecca, Sloane, and Allison; one sister, Grace (Wayne) Buss; and three sister-in-laws, Lorna, Yvonne, and Gloria. She was predeceased by her parents, Christian and Hanna Seitz, and parents-in-law Herbert and Dorothy Heidinger; one son, Arlen Heidinger; one sister, Doreen (Rueben); two brothers, Laverne and Harvey; brothers-in-law, Harvey, Laverne (Shirley). Ruth grew up on a farm in the Little Plume area where she also attended school. For her last three years of high school, she attended Hillcrest Christian High School and Medicine Hat High School. Ruth met the love of her life Rodger at a young age, and their love remained strong for 60 years of marriage. After marriage, Ruth and Rodger moved to a farm in Manyberries. Ruth worked hard along side her husband to run the farm with few conveniences to begin with. She would help drive the grain trucks at harvest and run the school bus. The Lord blessed Ruth and Rodger with three sons, so Ruth was very busy with farm work and feeding her family. She always had a good garden and did a lot of canning. Ruth enjoyed hosting family and friends, where they enjoyed her German dishes. At a young age Ruth learned to sew, and in retirement she loved quilting with different groups of ladies. All of her family have quilts that she made for them. She knitted and gave baby sweaters to all the new babies. Ruth, Rodger, and family attended the Orion Church. Ruth had real concern for the spiritual welfare of family and friends. In 2015, Ruth and Rodger retired to Medicine Hat where she had more time for her hobbies. Ruth had a great love for her family and friends, and showed it throughout her life. She will be sadly missed by all. The funeral service will be held at Hillcrest Evangelical Missionary Church on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Matt Howard and Pastor George Mills officiating. A private family interment will take place in the Hillside Cemetery prior to the service. Those who wish to remember Ruth with a donation, may do so to the Whispering Pines Camp, PO Box 23110, Medicine Hat Mall PO, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 4C7. To leave a message of condolence you may visit www.pattisonfuneralhome.com.

• Date : 2023-10-03
• Location : Medicine Hat, Alberta

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