Helen Hannah Mumford

MUMFORD Helen Hannah passed away in Vancouver on January 21, 2008. A Vancouver native born March 2, 1913 to parents Daniel Peter and Hannah Helen (Tainsh) Ewan. Predeceased by husband Harry in 2005 and siblings Valentine (Bob) Frier and Peter (Lennie) Ewan. Living on in her sons Daniel (Pat) and Craig (Sheila) and grandchildren Lincoln (Amber), Keiran, Devin and Sarina. Cherishing her memory are sisters-in-law Phyllis Bell, Lennie Ewan, brother-in-law Jack McKenzie and numerous nieces, nephews and lifelong friends. Past President, Trustee and Board Member of the Hastings Community Centre and Founding Member Hastings Community Centre Ladies Auxiliary, Past President Hastings Tennis Club, Treasurer and Social Convenor Tyee Ski Club, Director Vancouver Ski Foundation, Ski Swap Program Assistant for Junior Racers, Treasurer Park Royal 10-Pin Bowling League, Girls Recreation Instructor for the Hastings Bluebird Club. She was a natural athlete and a tenacious, successful competitor, manager and coach in numerous local and international competitions in tennis, field hockey, golf, bowling, basketball and skiing. She received the Lifetime Achievement Award and Permanent Member status from the Board of the Pacific National Exhibition in recognition of her career contributions and was recipient of Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation 1990 Volunteer Award. She actively demonstrated her strong belief in supporting your community and the development of youth through sports. Helen and Harry were BC Lions and Vancouver Whitecaps season ticket holders from day one. Hiking up long before chairlifts and gondolas the cabin on Grouse Mtn. was the scene of many great times with family and friends. Retirement travelling throughout the world she was not afraid to strongly persuade tour guides to deviate from planned routes to see additional sites much to the delight of fellow travellers. In lieu of flowers donations to the Variety Club of BC would be appreciated. Join us in tribute to a life played to the final whistle on Saturday, February 16, 1-4 pm at 19950-48A Avenue, Langley, 604-532-6493 Hyee Tyee