01 Aug Obit: Missionary Ruth Benner
Ruth Benner, a former United Brethren missionary in Sierra Leone, passed away quietly just after 8 am on August 1, 2013. She had been struggling with cancer for several months.
Visitation: Tuesday, August 6, 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm.
Funeral: 11 am Wednesday, August 7, 2013.
Visitation and funeral location: Davidson Funeral Home, Port Colborne, Ontario.
Reception following at Grace UB hurch, 895 Empire Road, Sherkston, Ontario
Ruth served two terms in Sierra Leone. From 1965-1968, she served at the Bumpe Girls’ School–a teacher the first year, and later principal and teacher. From 1969-1972, her work was divided between Minnie Mull School at Bonthe and Mattru. She also became Associate Secretary of Christian Education for the conference, a role in which she traveled to various places to conduct courses for both teachers and students. Her work also involved Christian Endeavor and helping with Vacation Bible School in nearby villages.
After returning from the field, Ruth remained involved in UB mission work at her own church, and also in denominational roles with the Women’s Missionary Fellowship and the Global Ministries Leadership Team.
Arrangements have not yet been completed, but will be passed along when they are finalized. Please pray for all who loved Ruth, and especially her cousin and housemate for many years, Carol Coopman. She can be reached as follows:
Miss Carol Coopman
3801 Farr Avenue
Apt. #1-11
Ridgeway, ON
L0S 1N0
Florence Kebbie (nee Abdulai)
Posted at 10:35h, 27 FebruaryFlorence Kebbie (nee Abdulai) says:
February 27, 2014 at 10:26 am
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I was brought up in the UBC Mission, and I came across Rev Ruth Benner when she was serving as Missionary in Mattru Jong in Sierra Leone. By then I was attending the Centennial Secondary School in the junior classes. She supported our family greatly by helping one of the family members to go through school. Her effort was and still highly appreciated and will never be forgotten. Over and above that, she was one of those people who sacrificed so much to let the Light of God shine in the darkness in Africa, The fruits of their labour in the Lord still remains and continue to testify and bear witness that indeed Rev. Benner and others spent a very meaningful life on planet earth and obeyed the Great Commission to reach out to the lost souls. May her soul rest in perfect peace in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, Amen