WILLIAM (BILL) RUSH

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WILLIAM (BILL) RUSH June 24, 1921 February 23, 2013 Comfortably and peacefully Bill passed away at the age of 91 at Grace Hospital (from Deer Lodge Centre). Left to cherish are his loving wife of over 62 years Mary, son Glen and wife Tracey, granddaughter Ashley and grandson Adam. Bill worked for Varta Batteries (formerly Globelite Batteries) for 45 years. He served in the Second World War in the Royal Canadian Air Force. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion #141 and Army Navy Air Force #60. He enjoyed watching many sports. He was predeceased by his father Michael, mother Anna, sisters Janet and Marion, and brother Larry. Bill was a very warm and loving person, who put everyone ahead of him first, and leaves behind many precious memories that will be cherished by all who knew him. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff at Deer Lodge Centre for all their care and support where he was a Veteran resident in Tower 7 for over the past nine years, and would like to thank the staff in the ICU unit at the Grace Hospital for all they did in making him comfortable. In keeping with his wishes, cremation has taken place. A come-casual service will be held on Saturday, March 2 at 2:00 p.m. at Voyage Funeral Home, 220 Hespeler Ave. at Henderson Hwy, with interment to follow at All Saints Cemetery, 4535 Main St., north of the perimeter past Rivercrest. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Deer Lodge Centre Foundation Tower 7 Fund in his name, William Rush.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 02, 2013