RUTH RACHWALSKI

1917 - 2007

Ruth Rachwalski of Taber, beloved wife of the late Mike Rachwalski, passed away on Tuesday, August 21, 2007 at the age of 90 years.
Ruth was born on May 11, 1917 in Taber, Alberta, a daughter of Tom and Lizzie Carr. She received her schooling in Taber and married Mike Rachwalski on November 14, 1942. Ruth was a long time employee of Empress Foods. She was an active member of St. Theodore’s Anglican Church and Altar Guild, the Moose, Royal Purple and Taber Hospital Women’s Auxiliary.
Ruth is survived by her son Tom (Marie) Rachwalski of Coldstream, B.C. and their two children Sheila (John) Sinkie (their children Jordyn and Ryan) of Coquitlam, B.C. and Craig (Wendy) Rachwalski (their children Cole and Jake) of Cloverdale, B.C.; a daughter Bev Rachwalski of Edmonton; brother Roger Carr of Calgary; sister Florence Frasch of Strathmore and also by numerous nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her mother in 1928 and her father in 1948.
The Funeral Service will be held at St. Theodore’s Anglican Church, 5120-44 Ave., Taber on Tuesday, August 28, 2007 at 2:00 P.M. with The Reverend Wil Stonehill officiating. Burial will follow in the Taber Memorial Garden.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Ruth’s name may be made directly to the Taber Hospital Foundation, Special Care Unit, 4326-50 Ave., Taber T1G 1N9.