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Rita Hartman

Rita Hartman

Rita Lillian Kinch Hartman
1925-2016
Rita was born to Thomas and Ella Maloney on May 30, 1925 in Gravelbourg. She was predeceased by her parents, by her first husband, Lester Kinch in 1985, and her second husband, Phillip Hartman in 2011; brothers Patrick and Martin; sisters Mary and Margaret, and a great grandson Bodhi. Rita is survived by brother Thomas Maloney, Fort Qu’Appelle, and sister Marion Murphy, Moose Jaw. Rita leaves to mourn daughter Lea (Wally) Meili, son Gregory (Maureen) Kinch, daughter Aileen (Joe Keates) Kinch, son Patrick (Suzanne Bouchard) Kinch, son Bernard (Bernadette) Kinch, grandchildren: Miles (Kate), James, Ryan (Mahli), Michael (Twylla), Robert (Paula), Krista, Adam (Stephanie), Nicholas (Cynthia), Simon (Catherine), Julien, Eric (Tracy), Alex (Kendra), and Paul (Amanda). Rita particularly delighted in her grandchildren Abraham, Taylor, Caleb, Ethan and Ella, Rylie and Morgan, Gabriel and Nicholas, Edouard, and Emma. Rita was a born teacher. After attending Normal School in Moose Jaw, she taught school at Ranchland School, Coderre, and Lindale Schools where she cherished her time with all her students. A lifelong learner, she chose to return to school completing her Bachelor of Education at the University of Regina. Rita was a gregarious and hospitable person who always had room for more at her table and more in her heart. After retirement, she greatly enjoyed gardening, painting and reading. She exulted in her travels, always eager to explore. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, Dec 3, 2016 at 10:00 AM at W. J. Jones Funeral Chapel (106 Athabasca Street East, Moose Jaw). Father Bert Lillo will preside. Interment at Rosedale Cemetery will take place at a later date. Rita received exemplary care at Chez Nous and Pioneer Lodge and as such memorial donations would be appreciated to either Care Home. In living memory of Rita, a memorial planting will be made by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home. Please sign the memorial register at website: www.wjjonesandson.com (Obituaries).
Stephanie Lowe - Funeral Director

 

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