EVELYN RUTH RUSSELL (DOWN)

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EVELYN RUTH RUSSELL (nee DOWN) September 19, 1921 - May 1, 2013 Peacefully, on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at Misericordia Place with family by her side, Ruth Russell passed away at the age of 91 years. Ruth was born and raised in Rounthwaite, Manitoba where her beloved parents, Jack and Nellie Down (Banning) operated a grocery store and post office. After attending school in the village, she trained at Victoria General Hospital in Winnipeg, becoming a Registered Nurse in 1946. Ruth married William Robert (Bob) Russell in 1949 and they lived in Brandon before moving to Winnipeg. Ruth loved being a nurse, and took great pride in her profession. For over 40 years she cared respectfully for others, worked as part of health teams, and shared her knowledge with trainees and professionals alike. In the early years, she particularly loved working in the neo-natal wards. Later, she spent 17 years as a head nurse of geriatric rehabilitation on the Third Floor of King Edward Hospital where her nickname was "Dr. Russell". She was a member of the Eastern Star and the Winnipeg South Osborne Legion and enjoyed the fellowship of many friends within these associations. Ruth is survived by her daughter Rozlyn, her grandsons, Robert and William Turk (Raina), and her twin great-granddaughters, Miriam and Ruth. She is also survived by her brother Alan and his wife, Mary of California, her sister-in-law Agnes Down of Souris and her many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Bob, sister Caroline, brothers John, Jim, Leonard and Harry and her nephew, Jimmy. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, May 6, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at Misericordia Place, 44 Furby Street, Winnipeg, MB. We would like to thank the staff of Misericordia Place for their care, as well as her family and friends for their support and love. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Ruth's memory to the Misericordia Foundation, in care of Misericordia Place Spiritual Care. Wojcik's Funeral Home & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, 204 - 897 - 4665, wojciksfuneralchapel.com. Take my life, and let it be Consecrated, Lord, to Thee; Take my moments and my days; Let them flow in ceaseless praise.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 04, 2013