Dennis Ruden

Age 67, of Woodbury And formerly of Stillwater Dennis passed away March 2, 2010 after his courageous battle with Kidney cancer. Preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Doris. Survived by wife, Beverly; children, Julie (David) Anderson of Woodbury, Doug (Nikki) of Orange Co., CA, Kristina (Wayne) Marquez of Furlong, PA. Three grand-children, Madison, Lola and Ava Marquez. Two step-children, Brennan Cox of Lino Lakes and Carolyn (David) Dunn of Afton. Brother, Scott of Shafer and sister, Joye Ambourn of Hudson, WI. Dennis was born in St. Paul, graduated from Harding HS and attended the U of M. He retired from 3M after 35 years and enjoyed many winters in Sun City, AZ. Thanks to the many staff of St. Paul Cancer Center, MN Oncology, HealthEast Hospice and The Pillars for their wonderful care. A gathering of family and friends will be Friday, 4-8 P.M. at BRADSHAW CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTER, 2800 Curve Crest Boulevard (NW corner of Hwy 36 & Co Rd 5) Stillwater. Private interment. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Animal Ark, 2600 Industrial Court, Hastings, MN 55033 or NEADS, Dogs for Deaf and Disabled Americans, PO Box 213, West Boylston, MA 01583. 2800 Curve Crest Blvd., Stillwater 651-439-5511