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KENNETH RUTLEDGE
Born: Feb 23, 1930
Date of Passing: May 25, 2012
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryKENNETH RUTLEDGE Surrounded by his loving family, Ken Rutledge passed away peacefully on May 25, 2012. His kind and gentle spirit will be forever cherished and remembered by his wife, Kristin; children, Gwen (Dale Streich), Jan (Denis Janz), Jeff (friend Laurie), Grace (Karl Maier) and Suzanne; six grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren; sister, Barbara (Jenkins) and many nieces and nephews. Ken was predeceased by his parents, three brothers Elmer, Iner and Dana, and sister Olive (Thorvaldson). Ken was born on February 23, 1930 in Bancroft, Ontario. He moved to Hnausa, Manitoba in 1946 where he met and married Kristin Johnson. Ken worked for the Manitoba Government, Department of Highways in the Interlake, Selkirk and Steinbach areas for 42 years, retiring in 1993. Ken's greatest joy was his family. With them, he shared and passed on his love of nature, gardening, special family times at the cottage and the importance of helping one another. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend who will be greatly missed. The family thanks Anne Plett, Palliative Care Team Leader for her compassion and support. A Memorial Service will be held at the St. Paul Lutheran Church, 465 Henry Street, Steinbach on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations in Ken's memory may be made to South Eastman Palliative Care Program, P.O. Box 470, La Broquerie, MB R0A 0W0 or the charity of one's choice. Arrangements by BIRCHWOOD FUNERAL CHAPEL 1-204-346-1030 OR 1-888-454-1030
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 29, 2012
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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Suzanne--my condolences to you and your family -- thoughts and prayers with you - Jeanette - Posted by: Jeanette Dutka (friend) on: May 31, 2012
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I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I will always remember my times spent in Steinbach with such a great family at Christmas years ago at Mr. & Mrs. Rutledge's house. Our condolences: Diane, Gord, Lauryn and Liam Gillis - Posted by: Diane Kornell (Friend of Suzanne's) on: May 29, 2012
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Sorry herar about Ken's passing my prayers are with you all Joy - Posted by: Joyce Johnson Joy Smith (friend and neighbour) on: May 29, 2012
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I am truly sorry to hear of your loss of Ken and my thoughts and prayers are with your family. I always admired Mr. Rutledge when we all lived in Selkirk my mom cherished her friendship with Kristine and Ken. Just know that in your sorrow that Ken is with you in your hearts and he will always be beside you. So please embrace this time and remember the good stories and all the good times you had together. Evie Thordarson - Posted by: Evelyn Thordarson (friend) on: May 29, 2012
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Ian and Judy Moar send our condolences out to all of you. He will be truly missed. Love to all. - Posted by: Ian and Judy Moar . (Family friends) on: May 29, 2012
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Gwen, Dale & family... With sincere thoughts to you and yours on the loss of your Dad and Grampa...a life well lived and a gentle soul to watch over you....love to you all! - Posted by: Ed & Maureen Paskaruk (aquaintance) on: May 29, 2012