Obituary of Rita Eileen Drazan

Age 85 of Maple Grove, passed away peacefully on Mar. 5, 2019. Preceded in death by her loving husband Douglas, parents, Leslie Burgess Phillips & Bessie Mable Philips nee Salway, & her brother Jack Phillips. Born in England, Rita raised four children, completed college, and became a Registered Nurse for over 30 years that highlighted her care and compassion for others and her relationship with Christ Jesus. She is survived by children Kim (Dennis) Keefe, Michael (Mary) Drazan, Christopher (Gina) Drazan, and Todd Drazan, 11 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her loving brother Frank (Marge) Phillips, dear friends Dan and Sue Merchant, and many other close friends and relatives. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Alzheimer's Association or the American Brain Foundation. "In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him". 1 John 4:9