Ruby Lynn Elsasser-Ancion, beloved wife of Roger Ancion of Medicine Hat, passed away on Saturday, January 27th, 2018 at the age of 68 years. Ruby also leaves to cherish her memory one sister, Darlene (Eddie) Herrmann; two sisters-in-law, Sara Elsasser and Jeannette (Bruce) Taylor; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Ruby was predeceased by her parents, Christian and Lydia Elsasser; two brothers; one sister; and one brother-in-law. Ruby was born in Empress on July 11th, 1949 and was raised on the family farm west of Acadia Valley, where she also attended elementary school. She graduated from Medicine Hat High School in 1967. Ruby worked for many years as a bookkeeper at Honda Motor Sports. She married Roger Ancion on November 12th, 2011 in Bow Island and together continued to make Medicine Hat their home. Ruby loved ceramics, music and played piano and the accordion. She also loved the company of family and friends, who will miss her dearly.