RUTH HALLONQUIST

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RUTH HALLONQUIST (nee BOYES) August 13, 1933 - October 29, 2015 The family of Ruth Hallonquist announces her peaceful passing on Thursday, October 29, 2015 at home. The pain and suffering from cancer is now gone and eternal peace is now hers. Ruth is survived by her beloved husband Barry Dewar, her sons Andrew (Patricia), and Ernest, her daughter Karen (Bryan Carmichael), grandchildren Kayla and Dawson Hallonquist, Matthew and Logan Carmichael, and Lillian and Sarah Hallonquist, Jocelyn Allard, brothers Alastair and Ken, sister Margaret, several nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws. She was predeceased by her first husband of 45 years, Bill Hallonquist. Ruth was born in Wadena, Saskatchewan on August 13, 1933. She moved to Winnipeg in 1950 to attend the University of Manitoba to study Home Economics, BSC. While in university she was a member of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority where she made lifelong friends. Ruth was a teacher all of her life. Most of her teaching career was at Sturgeon Creek School, she also taught at Edmond Partridge School. She taught home economics and family life for the first part of her career. She went back to the University of Manitoba to further her education where she received her premasters in English and began teaching English. While at Sturgeon Creek Ruth was involved in many student activities from chaperoning dances to grad and cheerleading. Her biggest passion was cheerleading; where she thought of the cheerleaders as "her kids". Many of those "kids" continue to value their relationship with Ruth. Ruth was involved in many philanthropic organizations. She helped make the community of Kirkfield Park a great place to live and raise her children by her involvement in both church and community. She was one of the founding members of St. Chad's Anglican Church. Ruth was a Rotary Paul Harris Fellow. She volunteered in many Rotary charitable events. Ruth loved to throw a party. She was a perfect host. She belonged to many social groups. She was a member of the Hendy Bay Bridge Club long after they stopped playing bridge. She also belonged to the Red Hat Society. Politics was important to Ruth. She was very politically active; from supporting Bill in his career in politics to be a lifelong member of the Liberal Party. She was able to cast one more vote in the recent election and was thrilled with the outcome. Ruth touched many people's lives both through her career and her family life. We are grateful for having known her. She will be truly missed. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Chad's Anglican Church at Kirkfield United Church, 472 Kirkfield St. Our dear Ruth was a short term cancer survivor and please in lieu of flowers, donations made to CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9 would be truly appreciated. NEIL BARDAL FUNERAL CENTRE 204-949-2200 neilbardalinc.com

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 04, 2015