We Remember
HUNTER, Ruthellen Rae
October 12, 1940 — December 18, 2016
It is with love and grateful hearts, we remember a life well lived. Ruthellen Rae Hunter quietly passed away on December 18, 2016. Predeceased by her beloved husband Charles Douglas Hunter (1994). She leaves behind her three children: Cynthia Smith (Thor Moore), Mark Smith and Julia Priest; two grandchildren: Makenna Priest and Pavo Smith as well as her sister Cecily Hunter and brother-in-law Bob.
Ruthellen’s kindness, generosity and grace will always be remembered.
She is deeply loved and will be forever missed.
Love’s greatest gift…remembrance!
To celebrate her life there will be an informal gathering on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at 2:00pm at Springfield Funeral Home Family Center, 2020 Springfield Rd, Kelowna, BC. The family of the late Ruthellen Hunter would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of the Renal Clinic and Fifth Floor B at Kelowna General Hospital and the Central Okanagan Hospice House for their professionalism, dedication and devotion during Ruthellen’s stay in their care. May you know how much you are appreciated. If you wish to send a condolence, post photos or share a memory, please scroll down the page to the area called “Share Your Condolences.”
Service
To celebrate her life there will be an informal gathering on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at 2:00pm
Location
Springfield Funeral Home Family Center
Julia and the rest of Ruthellen’s family,
My name is Carolyn Ferguson. I grew up in Lindsay as did your Mom. My Grandmother, Valeria, and your Grandma, my Aunt Ruth, were sisters. We will definitely miss Ruthellen even though we haven’t seen her for several years. We have seen Cecily recently. Please accept my condolences . Memories are wonderful and will help you get through the days ahead.
This message of condolence comes to you from Betty Cook and family. Betty is a first cousin of Ruthellen – our mothers Aunt Ruth and Gertrude were sisters as well as the youngest of James and Mary Vickery’s family of six. Vickery (eldest daughter), Andrew, Alison and I were saddened to learn of Ruthellen’s passing and want to express our sincere sympathy. I have a lovely photo of Ruthellen in her nurse’s uniform surrounded by all of her Vickery aunts and uncles, no doubt at the time of her graduation. We have fond memories of Ruthellen despite the fact we were separated by so many miles. Cecily kept us in touch with Ruthellen and her family. Our hearts go out to you, Cynthia, Mark and Julia at this difficult time. Ruthellen’s passing is such a great loss for all.
I am a sister of Betty cook and alverna hill
My husband Bruce and I send our deepest sympathy
We have not seen Ruthellen for some time but we have
kept up through Cecily
Our deepest sympathy to Ruthellens family from the
family of Bruce and Eleanor Lloyd
My dear cousins, Cynthia, Mark and Julia.
Our love goes out to you.
We have so many wonderful memories through the years…especially at the lake. Auntie Rae will live on in our hearts.
Gillian
I’m so sorry to hear of Ruthellen’s passing, and much more disappointed that I didn’t get to talk to her more recently. She will always be in my thoughts as will all of you, my second family…love you dearly.