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Ruby Callan Obituary

July 17, 1917 – November 23, 2008
Ruby A. Callan, beloved matriarch passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2008 in Colorado Springs. She was born in Wishek, North Dakota. She was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, Ormond Callan. Ruby is survived by a brother and two sisters, her children Gary Callan of Colorado Springs and Cathey Kucera and her husband Mark of Scottsdale, Arizona. Ruby had 5 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren. Per Ruby's wishes, the family will hold a private service.

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Published by The Gazette on Nov. 26, 2008.

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SUZANNE NICOLE MILLAIRE

December 2, 2008

RUBY WAS A GREAT PERSON ,GOOD FRIEND, MENTOR AND NEIGHBOR. WE WERE BOTH THERE FOR EACH OTHER FOR THE LAST 15 YRS. OF HER WONDERFUL LIFE. I WILL MISS HER DEARLY. I WISH I COULD OF GONE TO HER FUNERAL SERVICES.
I AM THE ONE WHO FOUND HER ON THE DINING ROOM CARPET BEFORE HER PASSING.

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