LAURA FLORENCE RUSSELL

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LAURA FLORENCE RUSSELL On Friday, May 10, 2002 Laura Florence Russell went to be with her Heavenly Father. Her faith in God sustained her throughout her life to her 97th year. Laura was born on March 21, 1905 to George and Nellie Compton, farmers near Darlingford, MB. She grew up with three sisters, Lillian, Ella and Dorothy; and three brothers, Clarence, Roy and Cliff; all of whom are deceased. Lauras father was a member of the Manitoba Legislature from 1922 to 1927. Laura married Jack Russell on September 25, 1940 and they have been married for 62 years. While farming for 57 years, they were a great team out in the fields, both driving tractors, trucks and combines. Laura blessed relatives and friends with wonderful meals, often cooked on a wood stove. Laura and Jack spent many winters with sister Lillian and Herb in Oxnard, CA and took other trips to Arizona. A review of their photographs reflect the wonderful times they had in earlier years. Long Manitoba winters were sometimes spent doing crafts such as plaster wall plaques and crocheting. Laura will be sadly missed by Jack and many nephews and nieces. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, May 15, 2002 at Wiebe Funeral Chapel, 1050 Thornhill St., Morden, MB at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Miami Cemetery. Special thanks to the staff of Tabor Home, Morden and the Boundary Trails Health Centre for their excellent care. Donations in Lauras memory may be made to the Tabor Home, 230 9th St. S, Morden, MB, R6W 1Y3. Wiebe Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements. 822-4755.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 14, 2002