Barbara Mae Ringle Obituary in Grande Prairie at Oliver's Funeral Home & Crematorium

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Barbara Mae Ringle

August 20, 1949 - March 02, 2025

Obituary For Barbara Mae Ringle

Barbara Ringle, a resident of Grande Prairie, Alberta, formerly of Debolt AB, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Prairie Lakes Senior Community at the age of 75 years.

Barbara Ringle was born on August 20th, 1949, in Melfort Saskatchewan. She was raised in rural Nacaim Saskatchewan on a farm. Barbara married Robert Ringle on August 17th, 1968.

She attended the University of Saskatchewan as well as the University of Calgary where she earned her degree in education. Barb moved to Debolt in 1973 where she began teaching off and on for several years as a kindergarten and early elementary teacher. She also farmed full-time with her husband Bob. They briefly raised sheep before realizing that was a mistake, as a result, they switched to shipping cream. Barb and her husband then ran a dairy operation for 15 years following a change to beef cattle for over 20 years. She was also involved in running the 4-H beef club for many years.

Barb, in her retirement, picked up golf and she loved it. She also enjoyed researching her ancestry, spending many hours playing scrabble at her local senior’s center and being involved with the United Church.

Barb will be sadly missed by Robert, her husband of 56 years, her two children Diane (Jon) Jaynes and Gina (Clay) Case as well as her Grandchildren; Garrett, Annora, Trenton Jaynes and Annamay Case.

Barb will also be missed by her brother Lorne Weseen and her two sisters-in-law Irene Gitzel, and BettyMay (Jim) Pierce as well as her brother-in-law Ralph Schumacher.

Barb was predeceased by her parents: Lester and Doris (Nee- Powell) Weseen, siblings, Doreen (Fred) Hawes, Alice Schumacher, brothers: Wayne Weseen, Greg Weseen as well as brother-in-law Walter Gitzel and sister-in-law Phyllis Weseen.

A Celebration Of Life will be held on Saturday March 8th 2025 at 2pm at the Gospel Light Church (1105 Township Road 721A DeBolt, AB.)

Memorial Donations can be made to Alzheimer’s society Alberta and Northwest Territories.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.oliversfuneralhome.com

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March 05, 2025

Linda Jaynes

Thinking about you Jon Diane and grandkids and of course all the Ringle family. On one of our visits to Debolt, Barb shared her recipe for bran muffins. (yummy) I am going to make a batch tomorrow. Love Grampa & Gramma Jaynes Uncle Don Aunt Jenny and family.
March 05, 2025

Marilyn Bolton

I was so very privileged to work alongside Barb. She taught me many things as a new teacher and she became a dear friend. We appreciated so much the help that Bob and Barb and family gave us when our house burnt down. They insisted on taking our cattle and feeding them until we had our feet back under us. Our most sincere condolences to the family. Marilyn and Kent Bolton
March 05, 2025

Makayla

My deepest condolences to the family. I remember how great of a kindergarden teacher she was and was lucky to be her student.
March 04, 2025

Agnes Roshuk

I am very sorry to hear of Barb's passing. I had the pleasure of meeting Barb and Bob and their whole group at Heart River Golf Course on their yearly camping/golf trip. Barb really enjoyed the challenge that Heart River presented to her.

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