Marilyn Rittinger

RITTINGER, Marilyn Jean January 23, 1954 December 9, 2009 Jean passed away suddenly with her husband by her side. She was born January 23, 1954 in Saskatoon, SK. She was predeceased by her father Brian. Jean is survived by her mother Bertha of Salmon Arm, BC; her loving husband Larry; her daughter Nichol (Kevin) Rittinger, Jocelyn (Graham) Edge; five grandchildren Ethan, Tristen, Sara, Emily and Sage; and siblings Susan Whiting of Penticton, BC, Shelly (Gordon) Hannah of Fort Nelson, BC, Colleen Fowler of Salmon Arm, BC, Gary (Cindy) Whiting of Quesnel, BC, Jerry Whiting of Salmon Arm, BC and Janice (Alex) Hogg of Grande Prairie, AB. Jean was a long-standing member of Beta Sigma Phi and considered all of her sisters as her extended family. She was an extremely dedicated employee of Sherwood Co-op and retired due to health reasons. Jean bravely survived ovarian cancer, was living with diabetes and recently found out that she had leukemia. Jean always had a positive attitude through all her struggles and always put others first. She lived for her husband, children and grandchildren. Sincere thanks to all the medical staff who have helped Jean through her many health struggles over the years. A very special thank you to the Ovarian Cancer Group. A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held at Regina Funeral Home, Hwy #1 East, Regina, SK on Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jean's memory to the Canadian Cancer Society, 1910 McIntyre Street, Regina, SK S4P 2R3, or to Canadian Diabetes Association, PO Box 26331 Stn Brm B, Toronto, ON M7Y 4Y1 or to a charity of one's choice. Family and friends are invited to sign the online book of condolences at www.regina-memorial.ca . Arrangements entrusted to