RUTH MADELINE JOHNSON (RIDGE)

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RUTH MADELINE JOHNSON (nee RIDGE) It is with great sadness, the family of Ruth Madeline Johnson announce her passing on January 22, 2014. Ruth passed away peacefully at Grace Hospital at the age of 88 years with family at her side. She was predeceased by her husband Henry, son Gary, and grandson Neil. Numerous brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law and her only sister, June Stewart, also predeceased her. Ruth is survived by daughters Wendy (Frank Seidel) and Bev (Ken Brinkworth), son Lloyd and daughter-in-law Bev, grandchildren Tara Nichols (Dennis), Kevin Johnson (Alison), Andrew Seidel, Graham Seidel (Kim), April Husak (Aaron), Darrin Husak, Alexandra Johnson, Allison Brinkworth, Blaine Brinkworth, and Mackenzie Johnson. She is also survived by five great-granddaughters Brianna Nichols, Kennedy and Brooklyn Seidel, and Meadow and Paige Seidel, brother-in-law Ruben Johnson, and many nieces, nephews and friends. Ruth was born July 7, 1925, in Winnipeg, to Elmore and Madeline Ridge. Ruth and Henry were married June 3, 1950, and farmed in Rosser until Henry's passing in 1977. She continued living on the farm until 2004 when she moved to Stonewall. From Stonewall she moved to Sturgeon Creek II in 2007. In past years, Ruth had been very involved in 4-H, Rosser and Grosse Isle Community Clubs, curling, bowling, knitting, sewing, and card or board games. Right up until she went into the hospital in November she played poker at Sturgeon Creek II with her friends. She rarely missed a shuttle outing with driver Peter with the group at Sturgeon Creek II and she continued to knit until she entered hospital. Ruth was affectionately known to many as "Granny". She loved family get-togethers and often had a rye on the rocks or a cold beer with family or friends. Some of her favourite times were attending the sports or other events that everyone was involved in. She went to many baseball, soccer and hockey games, and Christmas or spring concerts. She often went on gambling excursions by bus, and as many will remember, she loved that red truck (Clifford). The family would like to thank the compassionate and caring staff at Grace Hospital, not only for her last hospitalization but for the many she had over the past few years. The physicians, nurses, therapists, health care aides, and spiritual care were all very kind to mom. We also express heartfelt thanks to the staff and friends at Sturgeon Creek II. Memorial service will be held Wednesday, January 29, 2014, at 1:00 p.m. at MacKenzie Funeral Home, 433 Main Street, Stonewall, following private burial. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Grace Hospital Foundation or the charity of one's choice. MACKENZIE FUNERAL HOME STONEWALL 204-467-2525 mackhome@mts.net

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 25, 2014