Beatrice Eileen (Currie) Russell (1927 – 2011)
Sadly we announce the passing of Eileen on June 26, 2011 at the age of 83 at the Davidson Health Centre.
Eileen was raised in a farming community near Morden, Man. She attended Orangehill and Thornhill schools. Eileen completed her Licensed Practical Nursing in Winnipeg. In 1951, Eileen moved to Davidson to work in the hospital. Here she met her husband Grant and shared 59 years of marriage.
Eileen enjoyed knitting, baking, playing cards and especially spending time with her children and grandchildren. She loved to have a good laugh with friends and neighbours and will be remembered as being a generous and caring lady who will be dearly missed.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband Grant; daughters, Marilyn (Terry), Cheryl (Kent); grandchildren, Calli, Kenley, Dillon, Raylene and Jordan; great-granddaughter, Brooklyn; sisters, Lenore (Bill), Ruth (Gary); brother, Dick (Myrlene); sisters-in-law, Evelyn and Kathleen; and brother-in-law, Calvin.
Eileen was predeceased by her parents, John and Maude Currie and her brother, Don.
Friends so wishing may make donations to the Davidson Health Centre or the charity of your choice.
The Celebration of Eileen’s life took place at Davidson United Church on June 29, 2011 with Rev. Diane Eurig, Celebrant.
Interment followed at Davidson Cemetery.
Hanson’s Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.