Ruth passed away peacefully on July 26. She had no children but will be sadly missed by her nine nieces and nephews and many friends. Ruth was a nurse by profession, and obtained her master's degree in 1973 at UBC. She spent most of her career involved in nursing education, both in Canada and also abroad with the World Health Organization. She worked in Egypt, Libya and Iran to improve nursing practice and help establish a Bachelor of Nursing program. After her work abroad, she began a PhD at UBC, but did not finish, instead taking a job consulting in Continuing Education for the Registered Nurses Association of BC. She completed her career with the Canadian Cancer Society, then retired to Salt Spring Island in 1994. She led an adventurous life, full of passion for the education of women and the welfare of animals.