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Star Wyatt/Hinrichs Obituary
WYATT/HINRICHS, Star Estraletta SHE PASSES TO THE LIGHT Lover of flowers, color and the qualities of light passed to the light on Saturday, March 19, 2011. Star journeyed in anticipation of being rejoined with her infant sister Charlotte and her mother Pearl. She leaves her husband Lowell, son Brendan, sister Andrea Matthews and her husband Lloyd, brothers Robert, Charlie and Gerald, her father Ernest Wyatt and her husband's children Amy, Noelle and Christopher. We would like to express our deep-felt appreciation to the many health-care professionals who did so much to assist in Star's journey. In particular we mention Star's family doctor and many nurses and volunteers at both the hospital, and the Sooke and Victoria Hospices. Their guidance and caring professionalism was useful, appreciated and resulted in a growth experience for those of us involved in her care. We also thank the many friends who offered help and support. Star was born in Winnipeg on January 9, 1952 but moved to Victoria shortly after. Following her graduation from Oak Bay High School she studied art at the University of Victoria, where she graduated with Distinction in 1975. Subsequently she was awarded a scholarship to study printmaking at the University of Saskatchewan, where she earned an MA in 1980. Star's work has been exhibited in numerous galleries and her art is found in many permanent collections, including those of the Provinces of British Columbia and Saskatchewan, as well as the Art Bank in Ottawa and UNICEF. After completing her MA she returned to Victoria where she married. In 1985 they moved Regina 1985. After the breakup of her first marriage Star and Brendan returned to Victoria and obtained a teaching degree from Uvic. While pursuing this degree she was introduced to her present husband by a fellow student. As a single mother she struggled for several years to support herself with substitute teaching. In 1995 she joined the teaching staff at Glenlyon Norfolk School, where she taught art at all three levels, primary, middle and senior. Star energetically shared her skill and enthusiasm for art with her students who responded with much positive feedback. Star was a dynamic and energetic lady whose artistic sensibilities permeated every layer of her life, manifesting itself in her love of fashion, her delight in flowers, and in her passions for quilting and glasswork. Her ready compliments and contributions to others will be missed by students, relatives, and her many friends. A Memorial Service will be held at the University of Victoria Interfaith Chapel on Saturday, April 9th at 11:00 am. A gathering honoring her life will be held following the service at her home at 962 Gillespie Road, East Sooke. 621879
Memories and Condolences
for Star Wyatt/Hinrichs
14 Entries
Julie Petersen
February 15, 2023
I was heartbroken to hear of Star's far-too-early passing. She brightened up the halls of Oak Bay High School and added a special creative spark to the art room. She was a treasure who bloomed even more after graduation.
I never saw her glum, always optimistic, warm, and welcoming. We were in different programs and didn't cross paths very often after high school, but when we did, she would always wave, smile and hurry over to pass on a positive message.
Missing from our lives but not from my heart.Your memory will always shine bright for me.
brendan wyatt
March 31, 2012
Mom you were one of the most amazing women to have walked the earth!!! you are truly the best Mom a man could have!!! I miss you very very much and now you are my beautiful guardian angel:), until we meet again Mom I love you more than all the stars in the sky!!!
Tim Matthews
March 27, 2012
Well, Aunty Star, it's hard to know you've passed on. I'm eternally grateful for you getting me interested in sewing. It has been instrumental in my costume making. And, of course, I am so thankful for all the love that you have given me in my life.
Thanks so much,
Andrea Matthews
March 27, 2012
My shining Star my only sister. It has been just a year since the last words you spoke to me were "nity nite - I love You" What a lovely parting gifts of words. I feel "twinkle twinkle little Star how I wonder where you are". Life is not the same since your last words. But you have left a legacy to so many people, me, my son Tim who sews so well since you showed him how and he being at UVIC in the same program you were, many of your art students and one in New York who said she would not be so successful if it wasn't for Star Wyatt, your friends and many strangers who have your art prints and fuzed jewelery and again me. I know now that you were as much a mother to me as a loving sister who kept my secrets, pain and as you said in Hospice "we always looked after each other". I am trying to do many of things you taught me. You were the only person in my life who I could go shopping with and could pick up a pile of on sale clothing for me and they all fit so I would have to buy all of them. I feel so often that you are around me and try and say to myself "would Star think this looks good on me" ? You always gave so much more then you received. I was SO LUCKY to have been given a sister like you. No one will ever replace you. You wrote to me recently "You are A Part of Me the best part of me, and I cannot Live Happily without You". I could have written this for you. I have not found my happy since you left. I know I will see you again in heaven. But, again, please phone me sometime! I am happy for you that you are now without pain. You and I always thought we would grow old together. I will grow old perhaps and look at the picture of my older sister and wonder who is older. Star you are always in my heart. Paint the Stars - I will be watching - I LOVE YOU Little sister, Andrea xox and hugs
Lisa Hebden
April 24, 2011
I was just mentioning Star at the Easter dinner table when we were talking about fun teachers, and my mum informed me that she had passed away. She was my art class's substitute teacher from 1991-1994. I'm now 35, and she was memorable enough as a substitute to still be talking about her 20 years later! What a wonderful, fun person she seemed to me as an impressionable 15 year old. I'm sure she will be missed by many other students who were lucky enough to be taught by her.
Maureen Mireau
April 9, 2011
I am so sorry to hear this news of Star.
Star was such a wonderful person. Star and I became friends in elementery school at Margaret Jenkins, and we stayed friends through Oak Bay High. Our paths crossed a few years ago just shortly after my husband passed away and Star was very helpful and consoling. I can only imagine what a loss Star's passing is to you all.
A Poem When We Ascend
And it shall come to pass
That we shall walk the earthly ways no more-
We shall lay down the forms you touched,
And dwell in fairer forms in the land beyond the mists.
Though lighter than the thistledown,
We shall be more enduring than the stars-
And when the shadows come we'll not be far
From the fingertips of your mind
Whispering a dream of love.
In the moments when the stillness falls,
Listen for the mists to part-
We shall be melting in the moondrops of your meditations
While we write our names on the leaves of your heart.
We shall slip into your heartache like a sigh slips into the ethers of dissolving smoke rings-
We shall be shadow-sharing all your joys and fears and castle dreaming.
The seasons come, the seasons go.
But we shall constant be and true,
Because, beloved child of light,
We loved you better
Than you knew.
I know I will think of Star from time to time and when I do, it will be with
thoughts of love and happiness and gratefulness that I got to call her friend.
I wish to extend my deepest sympathy to you all, my thoughts are with you at this most difficult time.
Maureen(Moretti)Mireau
Zarena Pash
April 8, 2011
I will miss my Aunt Star very much, I wish she had stayed with us longer.
Cathy Frost
April 7, 2011
Star was very kind to me at GNS. She made a beautiful hat for me - one of my favorites- blue with a big crimson flower. I'll be thinking of her whenever I wear it.
Judy Treloar
April 6, 2011
My sincere condolences to you and your family, Lowell. Star was an amazing and talented woman, and we all loved her. She was part of the Fine Arts Dept. for many years at Glenlyon Norfolk School, and we have good memories of very "alive" department meetings!
Cheryl Whidden Faerber
April 6, 2011
When I was in junior and senior high school I was fortunate enough to have Star as a close friend. She was joyful,generous,supportive,kind and outgoing. Though we went on separate paths, thoughout the years I have often thought and spoken of her with great fondness.
As we travel through life we meet and befriend many people but a few are very special. Star was one of the very souls in my life. She taught me much and I was blessed to have had her friendship.
I was deeply saddened to learn of her passing and offer my deepest condolences to her family.
April 3, 2011
Star was a shining light, she was always energetic and showed an enthusiasm for life. She was caring, a great listener, positive and complimentary. Star was very artistic, creative; she was a wonderful friend. I remember Star's beautiful coat that she designed which was displayed at U.Vic. Family meant so much to her, especially Pearl, Andrea, Brendan, Lowell and Tim. I remember Star's trip to Winnipeg in search of her origins. I remember Star's art exhibits at her house as part of the art tours. I remember Star always taking time to keep in touch and attending, with Lowell, our annual parties.
Take care, Star, I miss you and I love you and I'll always remember you as I see your symbol, a shining star in the heavens above. 'Till we meet again, Roslynne Harrington
April 3, 2011
Lowell, Andrea, Robert and family,
Star was born with a wonderful talent .. in 1963 her grade five teacher mused in her report card commentary, "Do we have a budding artist here?" Two years later at 14 years of age Star declared that she wanted to be an art teacher or a stewardess. Her first wish came true She was clearly an inspiration to her students. The universe unfolds mysteriously, and as it should. God bless us all in our remembrance. My condolences to Lowell and to Andrea who was a good sister to Star.
Gerald
Thank you to who offered the Erma Siteman poem.
April 2, 2011
So sorry for your loss. We worked with Star at GNS, and remember her as being so full of creative energy, and wearing such beautiful clothes, including her own creations. Our sincere condolences,
Laura and Francis Bird.
April 2, 2011
Locked Diary
When you loose a loved one
the diary is neglected
You forgot what it contained
awhile ago
The Mystery is,where is the key
Perhaps in Spirits keeping
Shall we leave it there,
put it all to rest
Will then our strength be whole.
Written by Erma Siteman/Addison
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