Ruby Borchers
Obituary
Ruby Elvera (Erickson) Borchers was born January 4, 1915 in Valley Springs, SD, to J. Oscar and Helma (Eckstrom) Erickson. She attended elementary school in Valley Springs, and her final three years of high school in Beaver Creek, MN, where she graduated as Valedictorian of her class. She was united in marriage to Clarence Henry Borchers on March 17, 1934 in Sioux Falls, SD. To this union were added three children, Carol Jean and Verlynn Eugene by adoption, and Robert Clarence. Ruby attended the Lutheran Church in Valley Springs until her marriage, following that the Pleasant View Evangelical United Brethren Church near Luverne, MN where she and her husband resided and farmed. She accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her Savior in 1942. She taught Sunday School classes both at Valley Springs and Pleasant View, was a musician, playing piano, organ, accordion and guitar, as well as being a soloist and participating in various choirs. She enjoyed reading, walking, working crossword puzzles, and sewing. In the early 1950s the couple answered a call to the ministry, sold their farm and moved to Sioux Falls, SD where they began Bible College and eventual life of ministry. Ruby was a faithful helpmeet and did whatever she was called upon to do in the various churches they served. The family lived in several places in Kansas, until the summer of 2002 when she moved to the Tulsa area to be near her son. For many years she was the "Nana" for the Berger family, who were very special people in her life. At the age of 94 years she passed away on February 24, 2009, in the Grace Living Center, Jenks, OK, where she had been a resident since July of 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband Clarence in 1977, her parents, 4 brothers, 4 sisters, her son Robert Clarence, a son-in-law Richard Krenz , and a grandson Steven Krenz. She is survived by her children: Carol Jean Krenz of Washington, KS; Verlynn Borchers and wife Rene of Jenks, OK; daughter-in-law Peggy Borchers of Plains, KS; six grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, and many friends. A funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb 28 at the Kitch-Brenneman Funeral Home in Liberal, Kansas with interment to follow at the Kismet Cemetery, Kismet, Kansas. In lieu of flowers the family suggests a donation in Ruby Borchers' name to the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, 1 Billy Graham Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28201 or click here:
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What a dear and caring woman she was. Sounds like she had a great life serving the Lord. May God comfort and bless each of her family members.
Deb Snellings
My thoughts, prayers, and synpathy go out to the family of Ruby Borchers. She was so well thought of by our family and I haved many wonderful memories of her from years ago. What a wonderful, full life she has had. She will be missed by all the people she touched. Love, Bette
Bette Borchers Rhodaback
A special memory of Ruby Borchers was when she and Rev. Borchers learned of my mother's death in 1968. They arrived at our front door and Ruby entered with her arms spread wide to hug me. It was a very special gesture that I appreciated so much at the time, and the memory has stayed with me all these years. She was a wonderful help-meet for her husband and shared her Christian values with our congregation. Lola McVey
Lola McVey
Grandma B was a loving person to all who knew her. And I, for one, was blessed to have known her. She will be missed by all.
Kristine Lawson
We will miss Grandma B very much. She was a pleasure to be around. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Jeff and Brandee Pierson
Ilove you grandma B and we'll all miss you. I'll never forget your great cooking and the cool toys you had at your house when I was a little boy. Your wish to be with the lord has finally be granted and I'm sure you are at pease this very moment. Love, Preston and family
preston borchers
Rene and Verlynn: I'm so sorry to hear about Mama Borchers. I know she lived a full life and is now with her sweet Jesus, who I know she loved and served during her life. She was a sweet lady. I always enjoyed visiting with her on her trips to the hospital. I will be praying for all of you and for the repose of her soul. Love, Teresa and Jim Sweedyk
Teresa Sweedyk
Mrs. Borchers was always a very gracious lady and a "very" patient teacher while I was growing up in the United Methodist Church in Kismet, Kans. When I was in grade school, I remember going to Rev. and Mrs. Borchers home for special youth classes in their living room. She always had a smile on her face and radiated "joy" every time I was in her presence. I want to thank Rene and Verlynn Borchers for taking good care of her in her declining years. I am positive that she is a "happy camper" now that she has joined her husband and one of her sons, Bob Borchers.
Debi Ormiston Bavousett
Rene & Verlynn-You took very good care of your mom for so many years. I know she appreciated your love.
Kim S
We will remember her with love and prayers. She will be missed very much by all who knew her.
Bill and Valerie Linenberger