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Barbara Helen Pell

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Published by Vancouver Sun and/or The Province from Mar. 14 to Mar. 16, 2009.

PELL Barbara Helen PhD 1945 - 2009 Professor of English, Trinity Western University Barbara died on 9 March 2009. Her field of research was Religion and Canadian Literature, but her love was the classroom. With passion and energy she sought to communicate to her students an appreciation and understanding of literature and the ability to write well. She was founding programme chair of the Christianity and Literature Study Group of ACCUTE. Barbara had a strong Christian faith and contributed much to Anglicanism in Canada. She is survived by her husband Archie, children Lisa (Mark) and James, and grandsons Andrew and Hugh. A Service of Christian Burial will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, 21 March at St. Matthew's Anglican Church, 2010 Guilford Drive, Abbotsford, BC. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Dr. Barbara Pell Scholarship (No. 1816) at Trinity Western University (Attention: Darlene Heriot), 7600 Glover Road, Langley, BC V2Y 1Y1. The family may be contacted at [email protected].

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March 23, 2009

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March 17, 2009

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March 16, 2009

Doris Olafsen posted to the memorial.

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Grant Havers

March 23, 2009

All of her colleagues at Trinity Western University owe an eternal debt of gratitude to our dear friend and ally Barb, who fought so courageously for the well-being of faculty and staff at our school. Her dedication to high standards in teaching and scholarship, her sparkling wit and wisdom, and her unfailing friendship will always inspire those of us whose lives she enlightened. While it is painful to feel her absence, we rejoice in gratitude for having known her presence. May God bless her family at this difficult time.

Margaret Gibb

March 17, 2009

Barbara Pell was the receipient of the Leading Women Award for Education, Training and Development in February 2008 in Toronto. As Co-chair of Leading Women and along with a few hundred Canadian leaders, heard a presentation of the passion, heart and accomplishments of Barbara Pell. Even on that day of honour, Barbara, inspired dreams! She lived out her purpose with dignity, clarity and influence. To leave a legacy, one must live a legacy....Barbara has accomplished both. My prayers are with the family.

Doris Olafsen

March 16, 2009

Barbara and I were sojourners and I will be forever grateful. Barbara was compelled by the call of Christ on her life to serve and she did so with grace, dignity and integrity. Her wisdom and passion for learning were a gift to many. All of us who knew Barbara are better because of it! To God be the Glory for a life well lived and may the family know His comfort at this time. Heaven is especially close this day.

Alfred and Linda Woo

March 14, 2009

We are saddened to learn of Barbara's passing and extend our sincerest sympathies to her family. Barbara was a vivacious and learned lady who, along with her husband, Captain (ret'd) Archie Pell, graced many of our regimental family gatherings. We are comforted by her strong Christian faith as she continues her journey.

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Margaret Lucas

March 14, 2009

We will miss Barbara. She lit the world with a special light. I especially value my knowing her as Barbara and AJ were one of my most valued customers who treated me as a friend rather then an employee.
God be with her and her family.

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