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Ruth Bremner Obituary

Bremner, Ruth Ray Age 90. Beloved wife of the late John B. "Jack" Bremner; loving mother of Nancy Bremner, Jeanne (the late Thomas) Flanagan, John B. Bremner, III, William (the late Sherry) Bremner and the late Vincent Bremner; cherished grandmother of Jeannie (Kevin) Alexander, Michael (Elizabeth) Flanagan, Patrick Flanagan, Barbara Bremner and Luke Bremner; great-grandmother of Kaili and Ryin Alexander and Cameron Kuzma; dear sister of the late William (Jean) Ray and the late Wade (Helen) Ray. A celebration of Ruth's life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday February 1, at Valley Lo Club, 2200 Tanglewood Dr., Glenview, IL 60025. Info (847) 675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 26, 2014.

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February 16, 2014

Dear Nancy and family. I am so sorry for your loss. She was truly loved.
Sincerely
Laurie Dudley (Prendergast)

February 3, 2014

Nancy and Jeanne
I just learned of your mother's death.
My prayers are with you and the rest of your family.
Mary Ellen Cagney

February 1, 2014

Dear Nancy, We have wonderful memories of Ruth on the beach, walking in the water. Tim has told me wonderful stories of summers and lunches at your home. I am so sorry that the weather did not cooperate today, as I was planning on attending the memorial. Please extend our condolences to your family.
Brenda and Tim McGillen

Patti Jorgenson

February 1, 2014

Dear Bremner Family, Rob and I had planned to come to memorial today but the snow storm scared us off. We're really sorry we will miss seeing you so next summer lets don our white button down shirts and our hats and stroll together in the lake and share some memories of a very lovely lady. Your mom was so gracious, from letting me as a bored teenager hit tennis balls against the wall for hours to hosting God knows how many beach events... She was a humble, intelligent, talented, and well traveled lady but she was so modest no one would know what she had seen or accomplished unless you asked her directly. Your mom was also very kind. As a neighbor I never heard her gossip or talk ill of anyone, but at the same time she had a wry sense of humor and could laugh eccentricities off. We will miss our friend and celebrate a life well lived!

Kim Half

January 31, 2014

Nancy so sorry about Ruth!! I will cherish our dinners with Ruth and Bob. All the best during this time.. You are always in my thoughts... Special prayers will be coming your way from the Half Family!

Nancy Whisler

January 30, 2014

Nancy, God Bless And Keep You All.
Nancy Whisler & Chris Gorski

January 28, 2014

We will miss seeing Ruth out in the dunes. I loved talking with her out on the beach.

The Geiss Family

Dalia Kleinmuntz

January 27, 2014

To the Bremner and Ray families - I met Ruth upon my joining the Vi residency two and a half years ago, and spent time in her company at the Tuesday Art class. I liked her demeanor, her friendly smile, and was impressed with her paintings and painting ability. I am sorry that I did not get to know her better, and saddened that after a fall she moved to line at the Vi Care Center. May you fine condolence in memories and the many beautiful paintings that Ruth left behind.

Ric and Peggy Youngren

January 27, 2014

Nancy, We were saddened to hear of your mom's passing. I knew her since I was 5 at the beach, and thought nothing but the best of her, so warm and friendly to all. Peggy and I are thinking of you & family.

Angela

January 26, 2014

Dear Bremner family, I am very sorry for the loss of your dear mother. May you find comfort in knowing that God does care for He promises to draw close to you if you draw close to Him. (James 4:8)

January 26, 2014

My condolences for your loss. The truth of God's Word is a great source of comfort.

January 26, 2014

Dear Bremner and Ray families: I will always remember Ruth from our magical summers in the Indiana dunes. My late mother, Pat Collins Uitto, admired Ruth so much. I remember our families' shared love of painting lake and dunes landscapes - there can never be enough images of our cherished place! Sending heartfelt sympathy to all of you. May Ruth rest in peace.
- Ann Uitto Snyder (Chicago)

Gerry Blackwell

January 26, 2014

Saying a prayer for a special friend and condolences to her family. It has been a pleasure to know you, Ruth, and you will be missed.

January 25, 2014

Bremner Family,
I loved your Mother very much and all of you! I want to celebrate her wonderful life,with all of you next Saturday. My email is [email protected] if you could send me your phone numbers, Jeanne and Nancy. I will be flying in Friday night to ORD. God Bless.
Mary Domke McGrath

January 24, 2014

Sending you much prayer, you are in our hearts and prayers during this great time of loss. The Hightower Family

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