Fiona Gunderson (Friend)
February 2, 2018
Growing up with the Cooke family at the lake, I have fond memories of Mrs Cooke from early childhood on. The cottage days were such a happy time for us all. Mrs Cooke was such a lovely warm person and remained a compassionate and loyal friend to my mother.
Mary James (Friend of the family)
February 2, 2018
My heartfelt sympathies to all of you. Ruth was a longstanding friend, never to be forgotten.
Lyla Bilton ( Mrs. ' B ' ) (friend, ( and forme
February 2, 2018
My sincere condolences to Dr.R.L.Cooke and family at this time. Dr. Grahame was a very accomplished woman.
Emily Etcheverry (Colleague and current Director o
February 2, 2018
Ruth Grahame was a mentor, colleague and friend to many faculty and students in the School of Medical Rehabilitation. She is remembered fondly for her passion for her work, her positive outlook and and her always respectful good humour. Her support and promotion of the School of Medical Rehabilitation is much appreciated.
Dr. Donald Magee & family (Friend )
February 2, 2018
Dad spoke of Dr. Ruth Cooke often, as they worked together on planning of the anniversary of medical students from University of Manitoba.
Merv Letts (Colleague and Friend)
February 2, 2018
Ruth Graham (as I knew her) was a colleague interested in Rehab and MSK issues. She was a real gem and I was always delighted to have her on a mutual committee as she was a clear thinker with very practical solutions. It was a pleasure and honour to have known her and worked with her. Her memory and contributions will live on in the issues and people whose paths she crossed. Sincere condolences to husband Bob, son Robert and the entire Cooke family. As Ruth would have said.... Per ardua ad astra.
susan Jaehn-kreibaum (Friend of Sheile Cooke-Witt)
February 2, 2018
Hi Sheila: So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. It is very sad to lose a parent, someone who has been with you your entire life. She sounded like a wonderful person, and has obviously passed on her passion for life to you. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Susan.
Gary & Marge Schmidt (Co Worker & friend o
February 2, 2018
Time spent with Dr. Cooke were some of the best years of my life at Manitoba Health. I am certainly happy that i did talk with Dr. Cooke & Ruth not to long ago. They were a great couple.With heartfelt sympathy Gary & Marge Schmidt
Jean A Paterson (colleague and friend)
February 2, 2018
Ruth Grahame's help as a mentor and kindness as a friend was invaluable to me and to many other junior colleagues, as well as to her students. Her warmth and insight saved the day many times for me. Ruth's love for her family and her good humour at work created a positive atmosphere wherever she was.
Angela Wright (Friend)
February 2, 2018
Ruth Cooke was a role model for so many young women in Winnipeg. Growing up a few doors down from the Cookes, I watched as this highly intelligent, gorgeous and vivacious woman managed a great career, four kids and her much loved Bob. All of the Wrights are thinking of you as you say good-bye to your wonderful Mom.
