RUBY JANE CROZIER (FLACK)

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RUBY JANE CROZIER (nee FLACK) Peacefully at the Oakview Place Care Home on September 17, 2003 at the age of 93 years with family by her side. Beloved wife of the late Hugh Crozier (1993), she will be sadly missed by her daughter Carol of Victoria, BC; son Ted and wife Barbara of Burnaby, BC; grandchildren, Shannon of Las Vegas, NV and Stephen of Toronto, ON; son Brian and wife Donna and grandchildren, Heather, Gregory and Douglas of St. Albert, AB; sister Edna Adams of Winnipeg and her nieces, Marguerite Manson of New Westminster, BC, Shirley Halliday, of Markham, ON. She was predeceased by her husband, sister Meryl Almond, of Gimli, MB and brother, Bert Flack of Richmond, BC. Born March 12, 1910 in Treherne, MB. Ruby attended the one room schoolhouse where she excelled and graduated to go on to Business College in Winnipeg. Upon graduation Ruby went to work at Hudson Bay House (Land Office) in Winnipeg, spending the next 9 and a half years with the company. It was during this time she met her future husband, Hugh, they were married on May 7, 1938. Ruby and Hugh then set about to develop their business, located in St. James. Over the next 50 years Crozier Kennels flourished and gained international recognition for its contribution to the development and enhancement of the Labrador Retriever breed, a contribution that lives on in the memories of many customers and friends. The St. James Art Club honoured Ruby as a Life Member (1964 - 2003). Here she found her calling as an amateur painter, sculptor and poet, providing family, friends and the community with many wonderful works depicting her life and times. Ruby derived great pleasure and established herself as an accomplished artist, garnering several awards from various art shows. She was frequently called upon to delighted Art Club Members, family and friends with her original poetic renderings. The family wishes to extend their sincere appreciation to all members of the medical and support staff at the Grace Hospital, Oakview Place and Metropolitan Kiwanis Courts for their care, understanding and kindness. Memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Saturday October 4 at the Metropolitan Kiwanis Courts, 2300 Ness Ave. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the St. James Art Club or charity of your choice. Leatherdale Gardiner Funeral Directors in care of arrangements. Ph: 949-4872

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 27, 2003