Mrs. Hilda Mary Snell Scrutton

Obituary as written by Mom in 1977 with revisions to bring it up to date.

Born in Winnipeg in 1918. Moved with family to Monominto and Ninga, MB, subsequently resided in the Sperling District from 1934-1939. Where she met and married William F McBride, who was killed in action at Hong Kong in December 1941. They moved to Winnipeg on his enlistment in 1939. Active in community affairs in Kirkfield Park district, serving on Guide and Scout committees. She was elected to Sturgeon Creek School Board in 1949 and served consecutive terms in this capacity until January 1958 when she moved from the district. Employed with the Unemployment Insurance Commission from 1949-1973, where she met her husband Ted. They were married in August 1969. Predeceased by her husband Bill McBride (1941), her mother Phyllis Snell, (1973), brother Gilbert, (1977), father Percival Snell, (1980), husband Ted Scrutton, (1989), sister Phyllis Beebe (1999), great-granddaughter Amanda, (2003) and brother Ted (2011). Survived by her son William T. McBride and wife Betty, daughters Eileen and husband Jim Squires, Retha and husband Blake Tuba, stepson Daniel Scrutton and wife Zela and stepdaughter Vickie and her husband Bob Sawchuck, all of Winnipeg. Her beloved grandchildren Dan Lenz (Linda,) Retha Simpkin (Sandy), Brian Finch, Kathryn McBride, Shawna Secord (Kirk), Lynnette Beaudin (Rick), Kristine Miller (Scott). Lisa Turnbull, Mathew Scrutton and Adam Scrutton. As well as 10 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be on Thursday, July 31, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at Thomson In The Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 1291 McGillivray Blvd, Winnipeg. The family wishes to thank the staff at Sturgeon Creek 11 and Grace Hospital for the excellent care and caring given to our Mother.