Obituary for Ruth Elaine Sherk
Sherk, Ruth Elaine:
Passed away on July 15, 2022 at Cambridge Memorial Hospital at the age of 95.
Beloved wife of the late J. Harold Sherk Jr. Loving mother of Mary Anne (Tim) Giese and John (Shirley) Sherk. Sadly missed by grandchildren Kimberly and Geoffrey. Predeceased by her parents Albert and Ethel Thaler, her sister Vera Johnson, and her niece Cheryl Boegers.
Ruth attended Emmanuel Bible College as a young woman and had various clerical jobs over the years, rising to supervisor of the X-ray office at KW Hospital. She enjoyed knitting, baking, and her garden. She was very proud of her family. She often said that she could only sing when she had a baby in her arms. Ruth supported her husband's role as pastor. Her faith and the church were important in her life.
Ruth's family will hold a memorial service to celebrate her life on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at 10:30am at Henry Walser Funeral Home (507 Frederick St, Kitchener, ON N2B 2A5, 519-749-8467). A time of refreshment and reception will take place immediately following. Those unable to attend may view Ruth's service on Saturday at 10:30am via the following link: https://www.henrywalser.com/live-streaming
As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Mennonite Central Committee would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home).
Passed away on July 15, 2022 at Cambridge Memorial Hospital at the age of 95.
Beloved wife of the late J. Harold Sherk Jr. Loving mother of Mary Anne (Tim) Giese and John (Shirley) Sherk. Sadly missed by grandchildren Kimberly and Geoffrey. Predeceased by her parents Albert and Ethel Thaler, her sister Vera Johnson, and her niece Cheryl Boegers.
Ruth attended Emmanuel Bible College as a young woman and had various clerical jobs over the years, rising to supervisor of the X-ray office at KW Hospital. She enjoyed knitting, baking, and her garden. She was very proud of her family. She often said that she could only sing when she had a baby in her arms. Ruth supported her husband's role as pastor. Her faith and the church were important in her life.
Ruth's family will hold a memorial service to celebrate her life on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at 10:30am at Henry Walser Funeral Home (507 Frederick St, Kitchener, ON N2B 2A5, 519-749-8467). A time of refreshment and reception will take place immediately following. Those unable to attend may view Ruth's service on Saturday at 10:30am via the following link: https://www.henrywalser.com/live-streaming
As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Mennonite Central Committee would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home).