ALICE RUBY (HARRIS) COOPER

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ALICE RUBY (HARRIS) COOPER July 23, 1917 - July 26, 2003 Peacefully, surrounded by family, Ruby passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. Born and raised in Winnipeg, she was married to William Handford Cooper from 1940 until his death in 1992. She enjoyed painting ceramics, knitting, other handwork, and caring for her plants. She formed many fond friendships at Crescent Fort Rouge United Church, Bleak House Seniors Centre, and the East Kildonan Garden Club. This year she received a Certificate of Recognition for 30 years of service as a volunteer on the Board of Directors of the Fort Rouge Ecumenical Apartments Inc. Ruby will be lovingly remembered by her children: Dorene and Gary Thrush, Joyce McKeag, Bill and June Cooper, and Bob and Linda Cooper; her grandchildren: Doug and Kirstie Thrush, Don Thrush, Danielle and Jeff Carrie, Lynette Thrush, Gordon and Suzanne McKeag, Bill and Erin Cooper, Ken and Lynn Cooper, and Elizabeth, Bobby, Alicia, and Emily Cooper; and eight great-grandchildren. In addition, she will be missed by her brother and sister-in-law, Ed and Pat Harris of North Carolina, and many other relatives and friends. Besides her husband, she was predeceased by her brother, Cliff Harris, and her son-in-law, Richard McKeag. The family wishes to thank the staff at Riverview Health Centre and the Winnipeg Home Care Workers as well as her many doctors for their tender, patient care. A funeral service will be held Monday, August 4, 2003 at Crescent Fort Rouge United Church, Nassau Street at Wardlaw Avenue at 1:00 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Manitoba Division, 193 Sherbrook St., Winnipeg, MB R3C 9Z9 or a charity of your choice.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 31, 2003