RITA LUSK
1937 - 2010
Rita Lusk, beloved wife of Dale Lusk of Lethbridge, passed away in Calgary on Thursday, January 28, 2010 at the age of 72 years.
Besides her loving husband Dale, she is survived by her children Myrna (Will) McLean of Missouri and her son Alban, Louis Lusk of Lethbridge, Kevin Lusk of Lethbridge and David (Bonayanh) Lusk of Hawaii and their children Kiana, Kindy and Vilay. Rita is also survived by her siblings Jean Cannady of Raymond, Judy (Murray) Craig of Calgary, Larry (Beryl) Conrad of Claresholm, Doug (Wendy) Conrad of Calgary and Burt (Kathi) Conrad of Orem, Utah as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her parents Louis and Ethis Conrad and by two sisters.
Rita was born on December 2, 1937 in Lethbridge to Louis and Ethis Conrad. She received her nursing degree from the University of Alberta. Rita met Dale Lusk and they were married on August 24, 1966. They lived in Idaho and later moved to Taber where she worked at the Taber Extendicare for many years. In 2004 they moved to Lethbridge where she has resided until her passing.
A private family burial will be held at the Taber Memorial Garden on Wednesday, February 3, 2010.
The Funeral Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Northside Chapel, 2223 - 6 ‘A’ Avenue North, Lethbridge on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 2:30 P.M. with Bishop Robert Bender conducting.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Rita’s name may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, 317 - 10 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 2M7.