ACORN
Ruben Acorn aged 89 years of Moose Jaw, SK, passed away on Sunday, September 29th, 2024, after a brief illness.
Ruben was born in Moose Jaw on December 9th, 1934, to Sam and Winniford Acorn. He grew up with seven siblings down in the Moose Jaw Valley area.
As a young adult, Ruben met the love of his life, Joan Elizabeth Smith. They soon married in 1955, shared 57 wonderful years together, and raised three boys.
Throughout his life Ruben was a hard worker. He had a strong work ethic which showed in the many commercial projects he worked on as a plasterer throughout Canada. Two of Ruben’s sons and his grandsons followed his path and created a stucco business in Moose Jaw.
In his spare time, Ruben raced stock cars and had a love for skiing. He had a passion for all vintage and classic cars. He could be seen at all the local and surrounding area car shows with his 1978 Cadillac Eldorado, which had the original 8 Track player playing all the classics. Ruben could also be found at the Eagles Club every morning sharing a cup of coffee and conversation with his friends.
Ruben would often be seen around the local hockey rinks and football fields with a plate of fries and gravy, while watching his grandkids play and cheering them on. He had lots of projects and many pots of coffee on the go with his good friend and neighbour Al. He was also an avid animal lover, particularly dogs, and he rescued several.
Ruben was a strong, caring, compassionate man, who put others before himself.
He was predeceased by his parents; his loving wife, Joan; and son, Kevin. Ruben is survived by his sons, Randy (Michelle) and Steven (Sheena); sisters, Marjorie and Ann (Ken); brother, Ken (Maxine); grandchildren: Keith (Jolee), Ryan, Payson, and Aysa; great-grandchildren: Dahlia (Kameron) and Rhett; great-great-granddaughter, Parker; sisters-in-law, Gladys (Sheldon) and Doreen; brothers-in-law: Wally, Bob (Diane), and Jim (Anette); son-in-law, Ulfer; as well as many nieces and nephews, friends and family.
The family would like to thank the nurses, doctors, and staff on the medical unit at the Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital for the wonderful care Ruben received.
In keeping with Ruben’s wishes, a Memorial “Coffee” and Lunch will be held on Tuesday, October 15th, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at the Eagles Hall, 561 Home St W in Moose Jaw. Please come and join the family in celebrating Ruben’s Life. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ruben’s name may be made to The Moose Jaw Humane Society, Box 1658 Station Main, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 7K7. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Michelle Ellis, Funeral Director 306-693-4550
