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Ruby Gist (Bengtson) was born on July 10, 1929 in Hoadley, Alberta, and passed away on November 22, 2025, in Wetaskiwin, Alberta, at the age of 96 years.
Ruby is survived by her children; Daisy Besler, Tom (Margaret) Gist, Bryan (Phyllis) Gist, Wayne (Shawna) Gist and Donnie Gist; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; brother, Bruce Bengtson as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends.
She was predeceased by her loving husband, Jack Gist; son, Randy Gist; son-in-law, Stan Besler; parents, Anders and Dorit (Babe) Bengtson; sisters, Pearl (Neil) Holmes; Beatrice (Ron) Nagel, and infant brother, baby Hugh.
A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at the Lakedell AG Society. Following interment, Ruby will be laid to rest alongside her husband Jack at Hegge Cemetery. A time of fellowship will follow at the Lakedell AG Society.
If desired, donations in memory of Ruby may be made to the Stollery Children's Hospital or the the Good Shepherd Home 'Hansen House'.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Ruby (Bengtson) Gist, please visit our floral store.
Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation
#800 College Plaza, 8215 - 112 Street, Edmonton AB T6G 2C8
Tel: 1-780-433-5437
Web: https://www.stollerykids.com/ways-to-give/donation-options/tribute-in-honour-or-in-memory.aspx
Good Samaritan Good Shepherd Home, Wetaskiwin
4702 Northmount Drive, Wetaskiwin AB T9A 3T3
Tel: 1-780-352-3628
Web: https://gss.org/locations/good-shepherd-home/