RUTH HENDERSON MARPLES (MACKLING) (DAY)

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RUTH HENDERSON MARPLES (MACKLING) (nee DAY) Born in Winnipeg on June 3, 1921, to John and Marion Day, Ruth peacefully passed away in White Rock, BC, on July 18, 2003, with her loving husband Jack at her side. Ruth leaves to cherish her memory her husband Jack, daughter Jan (Dennis) Denney, son Ross (Bonnie) Mackling, stepdaughters Carol (Harlan) Phillips, Marilyn Bosworth, grandchildren Lynne (Jim) Gerbrandt, John (Allison) Denney, Greg, Kevin, Christopher Mackling, Derrick Cousins, Jill Britton and Tracy (Shane) George, and great-grandchildren Helene Ruth Denney, born on July 13, 2003, and Miranda, Melissa, Zack, Gage and Nicky. Ruth is also survived by sisters Vera (Ron) Williams and Edna Musker, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, her brother Ken Day and her sister Myrtle Johnson. Whether on her many travels, during her association with S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A, or in her lifelong relationships with her childhood friends, especially Mary Sanger, Ruth touched many lives with her gentle and loving nature. One of Ruths proudest moments was having attended the appointment of her father as a Knight of The Order of St. John. Grammies special chocolate chip cookies were always a great source of joy. A celebration of Ruths life will be held on Friday, August 8, at 2:00 p.m., at the Greenwood Inn, 1715 Wellington Ave., Winnipeg.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 07, 2003