RUTH MARJORY HUNT passed away peacefully in Lethbridge on Monday, February 4th 2013 at the age of 93 years. Born on January 3, 1920 to Arthur and Louise Meads, Ruth was raised and educated in Lethbridge. She later met and married William Murrell (Mike) Hunt and raised three children. Ruth worked at Stubbs Pharmacy for many years and had many fond memories of all of the people she met there. Ruth loved to bake and was known for her famous lemon meringue pies. She also enjoyed watching movies, especially the Sound of Music, and was a sports fan who cheered on the Toronto Blue Jays. Ruth was a very caring and loving person who was always there to lend a helping hand. She shared her beautiful smile with everyone. Ruth is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Yvonne and George Armitage; her sister-in-law, Clara Meads; her son-in-law, Henry Kurina; her daughter-in-law, Mary Jane Hunt; as well as her grandchildren: Richard (Dianne) Kurina, Bill (Eryn Paterson) Hunt, Chris (Danielle) Hunt, Rhonda Friesen, Christine (Paul) Uhryn, and Denise (Tyler) Johns. Ruth is also survived by her 11 great grandchildren who she loved dearly, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and their families. She was predeceased by her husband, Mike; her three children: Barbara Kurina, Bill Hunt, and Tom Hunt; her sister, Ethel Stott; her brothers: Cecil, Ernie and Harold Meads; and her daughter-in-law, Janet Hunt. A Graveside Service will be held at MOUNTAINVIEW CEMETERY, Scenic Drive & 11th Street South, Lethbridge, AB. on Saturday, February 9th, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. with Reverend Larry Hankinson officiating.
Those who wish may donate in loving memory of Ruth to the Arthritis Society 740 4 Ave S # 4b Lethbridge, Alberta, T1J 0N9 or to Muscular Dystrophy Canada 200 Belmead Professional Centre 8944 - 182 St. NW Edmonton, AB, T5T 2E3. Honoured to serve the family, CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 7B1. Telephone 403-381-7777. E-mail: care@cornerstonefh.ca