Ruth Caroline Smith of Tilley, Alberta passed away in Medicine Hat, Alberta on October 12th, 2012 at the age of 81 years. Born on July 17th, 1931 in Drumheller, Alberta and received her education there. Ruth married Frank Smith on November 11th, 1950 in Drumheller and also resided there. She volunteered at the Salvation Thrift Store for many years and attended women’s group at the church. Ruth moved to Tilley with her 2 younger children and her grandchild in 1980 to be closer to her family and has resided there since. She will be remembered for her kindness, generosity and her stubbornness. Ruth was loved by everyone that knew her. She lived for her children. Ruth loved her family, especially her grandchildren, music, reading and her TV shows. She was predeceased by her parents Louis and Florence Double and her stepfather Jack Gardner. Ruth is survived by her loving family, 8 children, Jack (Ona Alexander) of Moose Jaw, Margaret (Fred) Tabert of Drumheller, Ruth (Bill) Adams of Drumheller, Bev (Doug) Wiebe of Patricia, Carol (Mark) Charlton of Tilley, Susan Mardian (Reuben Entz) of Tilley, Donna (Robert) Kleinsasser of Brooks and Tish (Carl) Gordon of Kerrobert, Sk. and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, October 16th at 2:00 PM from Smith Memorial Chapel, Brooks, Alberta. Rev. Daniel Peters officiated. Honorary Pallbearers were Doug Wiebe, Mark Charlton, Ona Alexander and Bill Adams. Active Pallbearers were Jack Smith, Robert Kleinsasser, Fred Tabert, Carl Gordon, Reuben Entz and Justin Kleinsasser. Interment followed at Brooks Cemetery. In memory of Ruth, if friends desire, memorial tributes may be to Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation – Alberta Chapter, #322, 10909 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 0W7. Funeral arrangements in care of SMITH FUNERAL HOME, BROOKS, ALBERTA. Condolences may be forwarded through www.sfh.ca Telephone 403-362-4636 or Toll Free (866) 362-4652.