SHERMAN RATSON

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SHERMAN RATSON It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Sherman Ratson on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 with his wife Lillian at his side. He was predeceased by his parents Aaron and Sarah, first wife Pearl (Chochinov) Ratson, brother-in-law Irwin Rosenberg (Ca). Sherman is survived by his wife Lillian Goodman, sons Arthur (Norma), Howard, daughter JoAnn Zuk (Kevin), and Leonard Goodman, brother Nathan (Lois), and sisters Elaine Rosenberg, Joyce Ficks (Al) of California, nieces, nephews and friends. Sherman earned his living in retail management. His early interest included curling, bowling and later was a dedicated and avid golfer and bridge player. He was also a good cook with many of his own specialties. Sherman and Lillian retired to Kelowna ten years ago where he enjoyed playing golf, bridge and travel. He was the president of the Senior Men's golf at Mission Creek for two years where he won a trophy for a hole in one. A graveside service was held at the Shaarey Zedek Cemetery in Winnipeg, MB. on Sunday, March 30 at 1:00 p.m. with a meal of consolations following at the Shaarey Zedek Synagogue. Cantor Gerry Daien officiated. Pallbearers were; Leonard Goodman, Steve Ratson, JoAnn Zuk, Howard Ratson, Arthur Ratson and Kevin Zuk. We would like to thank the doctors D. Goldberg, D. Katz, E. Welsh and P. Dessins in Kelowna and all the wonderful and caring nurses on 5B at the Kelowna General Hospital who took exceptional care of him. In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of your choice, Kidney Institute or to the Sherman Ratson Memorial Fund at the Okanagan Jewish Community Centre, 120 Glenmore Rd., Kelowna would be appreciated.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 05, 2008