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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">I am so sad to hear this. Thank you for sharing the news with us. Ruth will be so deeply missed. Her contributions in advocacy and friendship will have a lasting impact on our
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> NFBA-Phoenix <nfba-phoenix-bounces@nfbnet.org>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Mark Feliz via NFBA-Phoenix<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, July 22, 2024 2:11 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> nfbaz-eastvalleychapter@nefnet.org<br>
<b>Cc:</b> Mark Feliz <mafeliz0641@gmail.com><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [NFBA-Phoenix] sad news, the passing of Ruth Swenson<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Hello,<br>
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This is to inform our NFBA. family of the passing of Ruth Swenson. Jim says she passed peacefully in her home.<br>
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There will be a short Baha'i faith graveside service on Monday, July 29, 2024. This will take place at 9 am. at the Valley Of The Sun mortuary and cemetery located at 10940 East Chandler Heights Rd Chandler, AZ 85248<br>
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Jim will put together a memorial service at the Baha'i chapel in Tempe sometime in September.<br>
Keep Ruth's family in your thoughts and prayers.<br>
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Mark Feliz<o:p></o:p></p>
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