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PRICE, MILDRED RUTH At the age of 93 passed away on Monday, September 2, 2013, at the Moog & Friends Hospice House in Penticton after a short battle with cancer. Ruth was born May 29, 1920 in Wadena, Saskatchewan, the daughter of Nobel and Minnie Torgerson. She grew up in Fosston, Saskatchewan and graduated high school in Wadena in 1939. After high school, Ruth went to beauty school and subsequently opened a beauty salon in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, with her cousin, Helen. During WWII, Ruth worked at Fleet Aircraft in Ft Erie, Ontario, "doping" the wings on Tiger Moth aircraft. Later she moved to another war effort job at Westinghouse in Hamilton, Ontario, working a lathe turning gun barrels for large size guns. Not long after the end of the war, Ruth met the love of her life, Bill, at a dance in Wetaskiwin, Alberta. After a short courtship, they were married on August 31, 1946 and settled in Edmonton. Ruth subsequently worked as a dental assistant and as a doctor's office receptionist until they started a family. Over the years, the family lived in several towns within Alberta, then to BC, and after a few years back in Alberta, Ruth and Bill finally settled in Penticton. Ruth is survived by her loving husband of 67 years, James Willie "Bill" Price, her three children: Fay Price (Bruce McGee), of Vancouver, BC, Elaine Nuessler (Chris Nuessler) of Summerland, BC and Jim Price (Patti Price) of Mission, BC. She is also survived by three grandchildren, Courtney, Nick & Corey, and one great-grandchild, Kyla. Ruth was predeceased by her brother William "Billy" Torgerson. Family and friends were always a priority for Ruth. Outgoing and gregarious, she took pleasure in meeting people and socializing. Ruth loved good food, was a great cook and enjoyed entertaining. Dancing was a favorite activity of Ruth's, particularly old time dancing and with Bill was active for many years attending dances several times a week at the seniors' centres around Penticton. An avid card player, Ruth especially loved the game of bridge. She also spent many years devoting time to volunteer for various causes including the Girl Guides of Canada as a leader as well as the Stroke Recovery Association of BC (Stroke Club). Always adventurous, Ruth loved to pack up the RV and set out with Bill on many trips from BC to the Maritimes, Alaska, Baja, Mexico with a particular fondness for California and Arizona in the winter. She collected meaningful stories, jokes and quotes. Ruth will be missed. The family wishes to extend special thanks to the wonderful caregivers at Moog and Friends Hospice House who have eased Ruth's journey in her last months. We are forever grateful! Celebration of Life for Ruth will be held Saturday, September 14, at 2:00 pm at the Penticton Legion, 502 Martin Street, Penticton. You are invited to join the family for fellowship and refreshments directly following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Penticton & District Hospice Society, c/o Moog and Friends Hospice House, PO Box 1105, Penticton, BC V2A 6J9 (check online at http:/www.pentictonhospice.com/how-can-i-help.html ); or the BC Cancer Foundation, 150 - 686 W. Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1G1 (check online at http:/bccancerfoundation.com/ways-donate/gift-memory ).
