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Obituary for Ruth Morrison
Ruth Morrison
(nee Eckford)
January 18, 1942 – May 15, 2013
Ruth passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the Kimberley Special Care Home after a long struggle with Parkinson’s Disease. She will be deeply missed by Jim, her loving husband of 50 years, her children Colin (Laura), Janice, Susan (Vince) and Brian and grandchildren Malcolm, Robin, Christina and Salvatore. Ruth will also be missed by her brother William (Ruth) Eckford. Ruth was predeceased by her daughter Julie Ann, parents Leonard and Bertha Eckford, sisters-in-law Edna, Margaret, Jean, Mary and brother-in-law John.
After dedicating many years to taking care of her family, Ruth helped to take care of patients at Cranbrook’s Extended Care. She enjoyed spending many hours designing and creating quilts, as well as reading and spending time in the outdoors.
All are welcome to attend a Celebration of Ruth’s Life at McPherson Funeral Home, 1885 Warren Avenue, Kimberley, BC on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the: Kimberley Special Care Home, 386 – 2nd Avenue, Kimberley, BC, V1A 2Z8 will be deeply appreciated.
Feature photo courtesy of Through My Eyes Photography
