ROSS B. WICKWARE

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ROSS B. WICKWARE July 19, 1934 - July 7, 2010 Peacefully, at the Allen Gray Continuing Care Centre, Ross B. Wickware passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at the age of 75. He is survived by his loving wife, Eleanor (nee Brown), of almost 52 years. Ross was the loving father of Bryan (Margaret) of London, England and Bradley (Mary Mrkonjic) of St. Albert, AB and treasured Grandpa to Carolyn Wickware. He was predeceased by his parents, Daniel and Margaret (Nettie) (nee Roden), and one sister Della (1982). Ross is survived by his brothers-in-law, Gordon (Maureen) Brown of Edmonton, AB, Ernie Brown of Elma, MB; sister-in-law Edna Buss of Winnipeg, MB and many nieces and nephews who cherish his memory. Born in Sidney, MB, Ross worked as a structural steel draftsman in Winnipeg, Edmonton and Calgary. Besides family, Ross particularly enjoyed time at their cottage and his various hobbies, which included wood carving and painting. The family would like to thank the staff at Allen Gray for the outstanding care they provided. A celebration of Ross' life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at Southminster-Steinhauer United Church, 10740 19 Ave., Edmonton, AB. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations in memory of Ross may be made to the Parkinson's Society of Alberta, Room 3Y18 Edmonton General, 11111 Jasper Ave., Edmonton, AB T5K 0L4 or to the Alberta Caregivers Association, 10310 56 St., Edmonton, AB T6A 2J2. To send condolences, please visit www.fostermcgarvey.com Foster McGarvey Funeral Home, 10011 114 Street, Edmonton, AB T5K 1R5. (780) 428-6666

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 12, 2010