Thursday, May 9, 2024
48 years ago my wife, Rita and I met your mom and dad in the far reaches of Canada’s north, in Yellowknife, N.W.T. In October of 1976, I packed up my car and drove from Fort Qu’Appelle, Saskatchewan where I was working for the then Dept. of Indian Affairs to begin a new adventure working with Ron, your dad.
Rita and my 1 year old daughter remained in Fort Qu’Appelle until our house was sold and they would then join me in December. I was only 27 years old at the time, and when I was first invited to your home to share an evening meal with your family, I felt like I became a member of a wonderful extended family!
Both your parents were gracious to a fault. And we loved having each of you girls babysit our Tara and later Tawna for us.
We came North to experience the new life for a couple of years, but as it was our choice to move here, we ended up staying for thirty four years until retiring to Saskatchewan in 2011.
We stayed because of the friendships we made with your dad and mom, Gary and Doreen Mullins and Barry and Carla Irwin who all worked for DIAND.
Rita and I were indeed fortunate to reconnect with your mom after moving to Nova Scotia. We loved receiving her annual Christmas letters and we looked forward to reading about all the activities of the children she loved and worshipped.
We will remember her smiles and quiet laughter. Ruth will be missed. Please accept our deepest condolences!
Terry and Rita Brown, Humboldt, Saskatchewan.
