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RUTH JOY SIMKIN
Born: Mar 18, 1944
Date of Passing: May 13, 2022
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RUTH JOY SIMKIN
Ruth was born March 18, 1944 in Winnipeg, Manitoba and passed away on May 13, 2022 in Victoria, BC.
Ruth's long standing career as a physician began in family practice in Calgary, Alberta. Later in life, she became the first physician in BC to receive her fellowship in palliative care. Although healing and comfort were extraordinary talents of hers, she led a diverse and creative life of travel, women's activism and animal rights. She was a lifelong learner and curious about many things. As a second career Ruth became a prolific author and published seven books. Ruth was a lover of life and lived hers to the fullest.
Ruth is survived by countless family and friends and will be dearly missed.
Donations in her memory, can be made to BC SPCA or Canadian Women's Foundation.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 21, 2022
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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Ruth Simkin was my doctor in Calgary, Alberta in the late 1980's. After numerous visits to her clinic, I knew I had hit a goldmine in finding this extraordinary doctor whose understanding, compassion, skill and "outside the box" thinking was a lifeline for me that will eternally yield bushels of gratitude. She extended herself to me at times when I had been sexually assaulted by a co-worker, had an incredibly difficult medical issue. I trusted her completely and was triply inspired when we met once again after her move to Victoria. The level of professional offering, depths of friendship and genuine compassion for animals and humans alike were seldom precented. She leaves a powerful note of inspiration that is pure, Thank you Ruth, with an abundance of gratitude , Susan Gorris in Aldergrove, B C - Posted by: Susan Gorris (former patient) on: Mar 28, 2026
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Ruthie was a star basketball player with a great sense of humour. We had fun at WKCI. Myrna (nee Schultz) McGregor, White Rock BC. - Posted by: Myrna McGregor (High school team mate) on: May 21, 2022