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MARION RUGGLES

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MARION RUGGLES

1926 - 2007

Marion Evelyn Ruggles, beloved wife of Reverend Harry Ruggles of Bow Island, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2007 at the age of 80 years.
Besides her loving husband Harry, she is survived by two sons Les Ruggles of Medicine Hat and his children Rachelle (Richard) Wiebe, Dale (Krista) Ruggles, Lyle (Elly) Ruggles and their mother Dianna; Marvin (Terry) Ruggles of Calgary and their children Lindsay (Dennis) Kennedy and Barrett Ruggles; three great grandchildren.  She is also survived by her sister Mildred (Vern) Beck of Bow Island, sisters-in-law Elaine Johnson of Black Falds, Laureen Steeves of Camrose and Jean (Jim) Reath of Vulcan; brothers-in-law Clem Bexte of Vauxhall and Tony Hanson of Three Hills as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her daughter Janice, son Edward, grandson Shawn Ruggles; sister Esther Hanson, brothers Elmer and Carl Johnson and sister-in-law Tina Johnson Bexte.
Marion was born February 25, 1926 at the family homestead.  She received her education in Vauxhall and later attend Prairie Bible Institute in Three Hills and Trinity College in Chicago.  She married Harry Ruggles on July 2, 1949.  Together they served in churches in Venezuela and Peru.  She and Harry then ministered with the Evangelical Free Church in Taber and Bow Island.  Marion had a special interest in people and enjoyed getting to know them.  She had a deep love for the Lord and enjoyed singing.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Sunday, February 25, 2007 between 6:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. with a special time of meditation led by Pastor Ron Gartly at 7:00 P.M.
The Graveside Service will be held at the Bow Island Cemetery on Monday, February 26, 2007 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Roger Lobb officiating.
The Funeral Service will be held at the Evangelical Free Church, 214 - 4 Avenue West, Bow Island on Monday, February 26, 2007 at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Mike De Ridder officiating.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Marion’s name may be made directly to the Southern Alberta Bible Camp (Building Fund), Box 99, Lomond, Alberta  T0L 1G0.