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Rita Ellen Humphries
February 16, 2012 | Toronto, ON
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Irene Ruder
Portland, Oregon
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Send FlowersRuder, Irene 85 Feb. 28, 1926 Sept. 20, 2011 Irene was born in Detroit, Mich., to Alexander Knyzewski, a tailor by trade, and Stefania Knyzewski, both Polish immigrants. Her earliest memories were taking her father out of their Polish neighborhood and into downtown Detroit, where re-sponsibility...
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My deepest condolences to one of the all time best families I ever had the privilege of knowing over the past 40+ years. Irene was the quiet rock of the family, so generous in spirit and always giving away the limelight to every one else. Always understating her own qualities, Irene is the kind of individual that you only later realize her incredible unselfishness in listening and focusing on others - this was a most magnanimous gift of hers. Rhine, Reuel and Rhea, my love to you all. Naomi...
Naomi Steenson
October 23, 2011 | Salem, OR
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Dear Rhea,
Your Mom was so sweet. I'll always remember her kind sweet voice on the other end of the phone, when I called your house during our teenage years. She will be missed.
Her kindness and sweet way lives on in you.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Carrie
Carrie Hall
October 17, 2011 | Weston, FL
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Rhea, and bros,
What a wonderful job your parents have done. You all must be so proud. I am so sorry for your loss, but your Moms smile will always be in my mind and heart.
Love to you all,
Connie
October 13, 2011
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I worked with, and have the pleasure of knowing Rhea (Irene's daughter. Irene was the essense of kindness, gentleness and caring--Rhea has those attributes. I have had the pleasure and honor of knowing Rhea and meeting Irene. Sending Blessings of Peace to the family.
Lynn Barnes
October 12, 2011 | Portland, OR
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I never had the privilege of meeting your mother in person, Rhine, but I feel I just met her in words. Thank you for sharing so generously as you absorb her loss and celebrate her life. This sounds like such a lot of living and loving fully in her time, which so fascinates and seduces me. It seems she totally appreciated and shared the great gift of life, and I so appreciate how she has touched my life through grand and silly moments shared with you. Love.
Sue Reese
October 11, 2011 | West Linn, OR
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So glad to have met Rhine's mother, Irene. She will be greatly missed by Rhea, Rheul, Rhine and others who knew her. As a son of parents from the urban Great Lakes like Rhine, I can relate to her special qualities of kindness and artistic aspiration nurtured within the context of immigrant families in large formerly great cities. Her influence on her children is apparent and greatly appreciated. I wish all the best for her family in their moment of grief.
David Petersen
October 10, 2011 | New York, NY
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Although I did not know the lovely and lithe Irene Ruder, I am fortunate to know her wise and kind son Rhine. How wonderful a woman she must have been to have such loving and inspiring words written about her. If we could all have the respect and admiration for our parents as Irene's kids have, we would live a most generous life.
Hank Ivey San Diego CA
October 09, 2011
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Ms. Irene was the epitome of a Mom. She was always there for her children as they grew up, maintained a spotless home, was soft spoken and always had a positive outlook and demeanor. A very respectful family and the best neighbors that anyone would want. May she rest in peace.
Julie Goodman Paxton
October 09, 2011 | Tamuning, GUAM
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