Tanis DOE

DOE Tanis Ph.D. A well-loved University of Victoria Senior Instructor died at home last Wednesday of a pulmonary embollism. Doe is survived by her loving wife, Corbett O'Toole, her daughter, Ann Marie, step-daughter, Meecha, and a loving community of family and friends. Dr. Doe was a world-renouned researcher and trainer. She did innovative work on participatory action research, disability, abuse, women, employment, assistive technology and advocacy. She taught at Royal Roads College, Ryerson University, and the University of Washington. She was a 2003 Fulbright Scholar in Bioethics. She conducted research for innumerable organizations in Canada and the U.S. and consulted with organizations around the world. As a MetisDeaf and disabled woman she provided leadership training and personal mentorship to untold numbers of scholars and advocates. She was well loved for her sense of humor, outrageous pranks, and zest for life. She will be missed. Viewing to be held Thursday, August 12, at 7:00 p.m., at Sands Funeral Chapel, 317 Goldstream Ave. Service to be held Friday August 13, 9:00 a.m., at the University of Victoria Interfaith Chapel Garden, located next to Parking Lot #6 on the outer Ring Road; reception to follow.