KATHLEEN RUTH SOMERVILLE

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KATHLEEN RUTH SOMERVILLE (McCAW) It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Kathleen Ruth Somerville, of Hartney MB, on May 30, 2003 in her 88th year. Ruth is survived by her beloved husband of 63 years Walter. Moms passing is also mourned by her five children Gail Boch, Donna Baker (Bernie), Gary (Maggie), Diane Combs, and Dale (Valdi) her ten grandchildren, Darryl (Janice) and Tricia Boch; Kelly (Ted), Kerry (Gareth), and Kristi (Warren) Baker; Kenneth and Darwin (Janice) Somerville; Gregory (Hana), Christopher (Denise) and Jennifer Combs; and her six great-grandchildren, Matthew, Ashley and Kyle Boch; Justin Baker and Christie Baker; and Jaydene Somerville. Ruth is also survived by her devoted friend Margaret Birkinshaw, brother Walter McCaw (Fran), sister Ethel Grant, brother-in-law Irvine Somerville (Mabel), sister-in-law and cherished friend Alice Somerville, and numerous nieces and nephews of whom she was very fond. Ruth was predeceased by her parents, Ethel and Harrison McCaw; sister Betty Roy; brothers, Alfred, Arthur and Harrison McCaw; brothers-in-law, Charlie Roy, Ashley Grant and Hartley Somerville; and sister-in-law Marjorie Somerville. Ruth was born in Winnipeg on February 17, 1916. After graduation from Daniel McIntyre, Ruth worked near Thunder Bay, ON and Ladner, BC. Her marriage to Walter on January 20, 1940 began a union that spanned 63 years of farm living. Throughout her married life, Ruths primary focus were her family and friends, whom she welcomed with warm hospitality and caring generosity. Her repertoire of interests included baking, crocheting, gardening, and children. In earlier years, Ruths involvement in the Rebekahs brought her a great deal of enjoyment, and until the end of her life Ruth enjoyed friendships made through the Lodge. In later years, Ruths participation in the Hartney Seniors Group was a source of great pleasure. Rev. Don Oddie officiated at the funeral service held at the St. Pauls Presbyterian Church in Hartney on Friday, June 6. Pallbearers were granddaughters, Kelly Baker, Tricia Boch and Jennifer Combs, and grandsons Kenneth and Darwin Somerville and Darryl Boch. Internment in Hartney Riverside Cemetery. If friends so desire, donations in Ruths memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Humane Society. The family is grateful for Moms many friendships that continued after her confining automobile accident. Special thanks would have been given to the late Mina Turnbull and the late Gertrude Jasper. Special thanks are now given to Isobel Vandusen. An honorary thank-you would have been extended to the late Faye Grieve for the exemplary care, above and beyond the call of duty, given to Mom for nine years after her accident. "Grandma, we love you a bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck."

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 14, 2003