Ruth ROWLAND

Ruth ROWLAND

Ruth ROWLAND Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 19, 2003.
ROWLAND, Ruth Audrey Ruth Audrey Rowland (McMillan) passed away on November 17, 2003 at the age of 79. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Cecil; her daughter, Karen (Bill) Day of Lacombe; son Bruce (Catherine) Rowland of Calgary; and her eight grandchildren Heather, Travis, Lindsey, Taylor, Tanner, Sean, Kevin and Greg. Ruth was predeceased by her son Keith and her parents Adelaide and Everett and her brothers Keith and Murray. A private family service will be held with Reverend Paul Mullen officiating. Friends who so wish may make memorial donations directly to the Cross Cancer Institute, c/o Alberta Cancer Foundation, 11560 University Avenue, Edmonton, AB T6G 1Z2. Connelly-McKinley Ltd., 10011-114 Street, (780) 422-2222, to send condolences: www.connelly-mckinley.com

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