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Ruth Burwell Obituary
Ruth Grimaldi BURWELL Ruth Grimaldi Burwell was born in the Bronx, NY on May 11,1929 and died suddenly on November 27, 2011. Daughter of an Army officer, she lived in New York State, Savannah, GA Springfield, MO and Florida. Graduated from Springfield High in 1947, attended junior collegein Pensacola (FL) and FSU. Married in 1955 at St. Peter's in Rome, lived in the southeast for 20 years and in Saudi Arabia for 20 years; moved to Seattle in 1996. Married for 56 years to Ralph R. Burwell. A devoted mother of six Thomas (Gerryanne) Marietta, GA Margaret (Lenny) Atlanta, GA Louie (Leeanne) Seattle, WA Anthony (deceased at childbirth) Joseph (Austin, TX) Jerry(Lisa) Seagrove Beach, FL and loving Grandmother to Christina, Joseph, James, Danny, Nicolette and Brigette. She is survived by her sister Barbara Grimaldi of Miramar Beach, FL. Her gentleness will be missed by all, friends and family alike. She was an incredibly talented artist and her work is cherished by many. Funeral Services will be held at 3:30 on Friday, Dec. 2nd at Holy Rosary Chapel in West Seattle. Reception following at Salty's on Alki. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Society of St.Vincent De Paul 5950 4th Avenue South, Seattle, 98108 or: [email protected]. Burial will be at Barrancas National Cemetery in Pensacola, FL.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Julie , Melissa, David and Michael Burwell
December 7, 2011
Our deepest sympathies to the Ralph Burwell family. Aunt Ruth was an incredible and loving spirit, that I am sure continues on in her children. She had such great artistic talent that people who were fortunate to have her art work are very lucky. We have lost an incredible wonderful person whom we will never forget God Bless the Uncle Ralph and all of children. You are all in my thoughts in prayers.
December 6, 2011
Ralph: We were very sorry to hear of Ruthie's passing, our sympathy to you and your family. Same from Virginia Freeman as well. Esther and Doug Cooke
December 2, 2011
To our dear cousins Jerry and Lisa, We share your loss. To us, Ruth was a woman of faith, kindness, and sparkling humor. She will live on in our admiration.
With our love and sympathy, Pat and Nick Racheotes, Boston Ma.
Kim & John Layden
December 1, 2011
Our deepest sympathies to the entire Burwell family, especially to our dear friends Jerry and Lisa Burwell and Jerry's father Ralph. Ruth was a vivacious, lover of life who always had a playful twinkle in her eyes. She'll certainly be missed.
Michael Burwell
December 1, 2011
My deepest sympathies for the sudden loss to all, especially to my Uncle Ralph, and cousins Tommy, Margaret, Louie, Joey and Jerry. For the big win to the world from the sharing of her sweet voice and bright spirit, dear cheers to my Aunt Ruth.
Tim Freeman, The Jesuits
November 30, 2011
The Jesuits of the Chicago-Detroit Provinces express their deepest condolences to all of Ruth's family and friends. She will continue to be remembered daily in their prayers and good works. Ruth was a cherished Companion of the Jesuits on the journey of faith and service, “Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam.”
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