Janet BINGHAM

BINGHAM, Janet Mary (nee Whitmore)
June 17, 1928 – September 26, 2013
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Janet on September 26, 2013 after a brief illness. She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Alec, their children Michael, Mary Reynolds (Rick) and David (Sue) and grandchildren Daniel and James Reynolds, Megan and Bridget Bingham. She is also survived by her half-brother Timothy Whitmore. Born in Vancouver, Janet's schooling began at St. Anthony's and she later attended Strathcona School on Vancouver Island. Janet went on to UBC and completed a Bachelor of Arts degree. After raising her children she returned to UBC and continued studies in Fine Arts where she developed a keen interest in heritage advocacy. She was involved in many arts and heritage organizations, authored two books on local heritage architecture, and was the recipient of several awards recognizing her contributions to Vancouver and the heritage movement. To that end, the preservation of what is now Barclay Heritage Square and the development of Roedde House into a heritage museum became a centrepiece of her attention. Janet's artistic sensibilities were reflected in all her activities including her water colour paintings, her garden, and her flower arrangements. Favourite memories for her included time spent at Hermit Island and Qualicum Beach in the company of family and friends. She will be remembered for her kindness, generosity and the remarkable energy that she brought to everything she did.
A memorial service will be held Tuesday, October 15 at 2:00 pm at St. Mary's (Kerrisdale) Anglican Church, 2490 West 37th Avenue, Vancouver. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Roedde House Preservation Society, 1415 Barclay Street, Vancouver, BC, V6G 1J6 or www.roeddehouse.org
Walkey & Company Funeral Directors 604-738-0006