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Condolences
Dear Family & Friends of Rudy,
My name is Wayne Wagner. I met Rudy for the first time a few months ago. I was visiting my wife, Elizabeth, who was also a patient at Southwood Hospice. In fact, she and Rudy had rooms next door to each other.
We would meet most mornings around the breakfast table. This is where I learned about Rudy …
his life, his family, his journey …
Quite a life! Quite a man!
We had discussions on everything from golf to politics to business. In fact, sometimes our frustrations on everything would come out. But, Rudy would remind me;
“Wayne, just remember… it’s okay to feel frustrated. But treat these thoughts as if they were birds flying around your head. Let them fly, just don’t let them land.”
I have shared that thought with other friends of mine. They have never met Rudy but we now refer to it as a “Rudyism”.
I did not know Rudy for long, but the impression he left remains with me.
Rest in Peace, my friend.
Elizabeth & Wayne Wagner
My name is Hilda McLean. I met Rudy at the hospice as he was talking Dutch and, of course, I could not resist. My husband Dr. Alfred McLean was staying across from Rudy and they became friends. They shared their meals and had long conversations. Both were so very optimistic all the time. Thanks to Rudy, and some of the family members that we met, we will never forget you and thank you for being my late husband's friend. My sincere condolences to all of the family.
Rudy was such a positive person, even on the darkest days he would have a ready smile and try to comfort us. It has been wonderful getting to know Rudy and spending time with him, playing cards and - later on - taking him for rides and having lunch at various places. He always wanted to be close to Glenmore Park and the area where he used to live south of Glenmore Lake.
Thank you Rudy!
Our sincere condolences to all of you.
It was lovely to share many visits with Rudy over this past year as I got to know him and those that care for him. Sharing some wisdom on topics from business to golfing he lives on in our fond memories.
I always felt energized and optimistic after seeing Rudy; he had a way of charging up everyone's confidence.
Monique, Karin and families, our deepest sympathy.
Our condolences to the passing of your father/grandfather. Rudy was always a great friend who was easy to talk to and had a lot of interesting conversations and good advice. I really enjoyed talking to him on the occasions we saw each other at my dad’s house. He will be missed. Cathy, Mark, Maaike and Hayden Verlaan
Our sincere condolences go to Rudy's family members. May his memory be eternal!
Karin and Doug, although we are unable to be there with you in person Leslie and I will be with you in spirit and we pray that you have strength and happiness in your memories of your father. Hugs and love from both of us;
Max and Leslie Vandersteen.
My deepest condolences to family and friends of Rudy. Rudy was a very sympathetic, hardworking, emphatic and kind man. I will remember him as a dear friend. His dedication towards his children, (great) grandchildren and his sweet wife Charlotte, will always remain as a warm memory. Rest is peace, my dear friend. Love, Ellen Kremer
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