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Ruth Margaret Charbonneau died Apr. 1 3.
Ruth Margaret Charbonneau died Apr. 13.
She was born Sept. 15, 1940 to Jacob and
She was born Sept. 15, 1940 to Jacob and
Agathe Loewen in Minnedosa, Man. She ac-
Agathe Loewen in Minnedosa, Man. She accepted Jesus into her life as a young girl, was
cepted Jesus into her life as a young girl, was
baptized and joined Justice (Man.) MB
baptized and joined Justice (Man.) MB
Church. She attended Winkler Bible School
Church. She attended Winkler Bible School
for one year. The family moved to Brandon.
for one year. The family moved to Brandon.
Ruth worked at CKX Radio Station. She mar-
Ruth worked at CKX Radio Station. She married Neil Campbell Jan. 24, 1961. In 1967
ried Neil Campbell Jan. 24, 1961 . In 1967
they moved to Vancouver, where Ruth
they moved to Vancouver, where Ruth
worked as a waitress. The marriage ended in
worked as a waitress. The marriage ended in
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Charbonneau. They moved to Port Alberni,
Charbonneau. They moved to Port Alberni,
B.C and operated "Papa Charlie's Steak and
B.C and operated "Papa Charlie's Steak and
Lobster". They moved back to Vancouver af-
Lobster". They moved back to Vancouver after a few years. Charlie died in 1987. Ruth
ter a few years. Charlie died in 1987. Ruth
was admitted to George Pearson Hospital because of multiple sclerosis. She received care
was admitted to George Pearson Hospital be-
cause of multiple sclerosis. She received care
and through weekly church services was
and through weekly church services was
nourished spiritually. She made many friends
nourished spiritually. She made many friends
and was able to encourage other residents.
and was able to encourage other residents.
She is mourned by daughter Cynthia; sons
She is mourned by daughter Cynthia; sons
Jeffrey, Sheldon and Ian Scott; 7 grandchil-
Jeffrey, Sheldon and Ian Scott; 7 grandchildren; 3 sisters; 2 brothers. The graveside service was May 11 in Justice, Man., with Gerry
dren; 3 sisters; 2 brothers. The graveside ser-
vice was May 11 in Justice, Man., with Gerry
Harms ministering.
Harms ministering.


[[Category:Mennonite Brethren Herald obituaries]]
[[Category:Mennonite Brethren Herald obituaries]]

Latest revision as of 16:36, 5 December 2022

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2003 Aug 1 p. 24

Birth date: 1940 Sep 15

text of obituary:

RUTH MARGARET CHARBONNEAU

Ruth Margaret Charbonneau died Apr. 13. She was born Sept. 15, 1940 to Jacob and Agathe Loewen in Minnedosa, Man. She accepted Jesus into her life as a young girl, was baptized and joined Justice (Man.) MB Church. She attended Winkler Bible School for one year. The family moved to Brandon. Ruth worked at CKX Radio Station. She married Neil Campbell Jan. 24, 1961. In 1967 they moved to Vancouver, where Ruth worked as a waitress. The marriage ended in divorce in 1972. In 1977 she married Charlie Charbonneau. They moved to Port Alberni, B.C and operated "Papa Charlie's Steak and Lobster". They moved back to Vancouver after a few years. Charlie died in 1987. Ruth was admitted to George Pearson Hospital because of multiple sclerosis. She received care and through weekly church services was nourished spiritually. She made many friends and was able to encourage other residents. She is mourned by daughter Cynthia; sons Jeffrey, Sheldon and Ian Scott; 7 grandchildren; 3 sisters; 2 brothers. The graveside service was May 11 in Justice, Man., with Gerry Harms ministering.