Ruby Sue Balls passed away in her little barn surrounded by her special friends, Frank, the goose, Chester, the duck, and three insignificant chickens, on January 8, 2008 in Hyde Park, UT. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her and watch her grow and mature into a big fat pig. As seen in the picture, her life-long friend, Chester will miss laying on her back and sharing her food. Ruby had a big heart and was very compassionate to her loved ones.
The life expectancy of a pot bellied pig is 15-20 years and Ruby was taken prematurely. She was around three years old give or take a year. Her last days were miserable, and it was hard for her family to watch her suffer so they went into the house. She either died of pneumonia or constipation. It's a blessing that she returned to her Creator above.
She leaves behind her adoptive parents, Dan and Jan Balls of Hyde Park. Her three older brothers and one sister-in-law. They'll miss those mid-night Maverick runs. But her roommates in the barn yard will miss her most of all. Her warm back made a nice place for the chickens to roost which was a blessing for Raquel as she suddenly lost her feathers after the snow fell. We must live each day as if it were our last, for no one knows what's just around the corner.
One of Ruby's favorite sayings was, "They never said it would be easy but they said it would be worth it." Ruby is freed of her huge mortal body now and can run like the wind. Picture that.
In Lieu of flowers, please donated to the Pot Bellied Pig Rescue.
2 comments:
I wasn't sure if i could add pictures but I have the cutest one of Ruby and Olivia kissing.. he he
Megan, please do. . .add the pic of Livi and Ruby. You have my password. . .go for it.
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