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Barbara Rumson Obituary
RUMSON, Barbara (Barb)
June 24, 1931 - November 22, 2022
Born on June 24, 1931 in Montreal, Quebec, passed away very peacefully in Victoria, BC on November 22, 2022. She was a dedicated, loving, and inspiring special education and elementary education teacher, school librarian, published author, volunteer, mother, and grandmother. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Concordia University, a Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Calgary, and a Diploma in Curriculum and Instruction specializing in School Libraries from the University of Calgary. Barbara loved working with children as a teacher and librarian for over twenty years. Her motto was "Kids are Worth It," and she lovingly lived this motto every day.
Barbara was an avid volunteer both throughout her career and for over twenty years after retiring. She was also an avid reader and lifelong learner, having earned additional certificates and diplomas in several areas including chemistry, interior design, Pitman shorthand, cookery, French dressmaking, and writing for children and teenagers. Further information about Barbara may be found at www.barbrumson.ca.
Barbara is and will be greatly missed by her children, Wanda A. and Gordon A., and their spouses, John and Kate; her grandchildren, Wanda B., Lorraine, and Adrian, and many others whose hearts and minds she enriched and who enriched her.
A Celebration of Life will be conducted by Father Rolf Hasenack O.P. on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 9:00am in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens with immediate family in attendance and remote attendance via Zoom.
Please visit Barbara's obituary page at www.mccallgardens.com to offer condolences to the family and to access a recording of the Celebration of Life, when available.
June 24, 1931 - November 22, 2022
Born on June 24, 1931 in Montreal, Quebec, passed away very peacefully in Victoria, BC on November 22, 2022. She was a dedicated, loving, and inspiring special education and elementary education teacher, school librarian, published author, volunteer, mother, and grandmother. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Concordia University, a Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Calgary, and a Diploma in Curriculum and Instruction specializing in School Libraries from the University of Calgary. Barbara loved working with children as a teacher and librarian for over twenty years. Her motto was "Kids are Worth It," and she lovingly lived this motto every day.
Barbara was an avid volunteer both throughout her career and for over twenty years after retiring. She was also an avid reader and lifelong learner, having earned additional certificates and diplomas in several areas including chemistry, interior design, Pitman shorthand, cookery, French dressmaking, and writing for children and teenagers. Further information about Barbara may be found at www.barbrumson.ca.
Barbara is and will be greatly missed by her children, Wanda A. and Gordon A., and their spouses, John and Kate; her grandchildren, Wanda B., Lorraine, and Adrian, and many others whose hearts and minds she enriched and who enriched her.
A Celebration of Life will be conducted by Father Rolf Hasenack O.P. on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 9:00am in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens with immediate family in attendance and remote attendance via Zoom.
Please visit Barbara's obituary page at www.mccallgardens.com to offer condolences to the family and to access a recording of the Celebration of Life, when available.
Published by Victoria Times Colonist from Dec. 1 to Dec. 3, 2022.
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