Maureen Vinge

Dear Don and Peder,
What a sad day it was when we at Charlotte Country Day learned of Maureen's death. She was our compassionate leader, and the fruits of her work will go on forever. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Libby Helms

Since we first met on that great three-week orientation tour of Germany you planned for new DND teachers in the summer of 1969 you brought together a fine staff of teachers here at McKernen where our son Jonathan was able to attend junior high. Glad you moved to Edmonton after all those years with DND. So sorry to hear of Maureen's passing. We extend our warmest sympathies to you and to Peder. Hopefully you will add updates to mvinge.com as to progress at he the school in Cambodia.
Dace (Anderson) Wiersma, husband Harm and son Jonathan

Dear Don and Peder,

My sincere sympathy goes out to you both. Maureen was a special person and I feel blessed to have known her. Jim and I spent some wonderful times with all of you and I treasure the memories. What a loss. My thoughts are with you.

Mrs. Vinge was Vice-Principal when I was a student at Strathcona High School. She was always full of encouragement and was someone you could easily count on for advice. She also believed strongly in world travel as a form of learning and encouraged me to travel in high school. My prayers and sympathies to her family at this difficult time.

Maureen was my great Aunt. Though we lived far away and didn't get to see her, Don, and Peder very often, there was always something about Maureen that was so intriguing. I remember a children's story she told at a reunion many years ago...she was so passionate and so involved that the entire room both young and old were completely drawn in. She was a beautiful woman and that passion is something that I think stood out to many. It's that passion that should inspire many. It is something I will always remember her for; Again, my thoughts are with you, Don and Peder.

Maureen carefully tended her gardens and drew beauty from all that she touched: hearts, flowers, canvases, words, homes, schools...she gave so much of herself to each one...nothing stopped her and nothing will, in her ongoing legacy and her new life. Maureen, Don and Peder, together and individually, have blessed us in so many ways. Thank you...with much love and gratitude, Carol

Maureen was always kind and welcoming when I visited Peder. I was always happy to see her and I'm very sorry to hear of her passing. My condolences to Mr. Vinge and Peder.

Dear Don and Peder,

All of us at Osaka International School will always be grateful for Maureen's leadership and the passion for education that she left with us. We were truly blessed to have her work with us.

Maureen was my wonderful aunt, and more importantly a true friend.
She loved both Don and Peder so very much, and always spoke to passionately about them. I know she
is at peace now and is enjoying renewed health.