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In Memoriam - Wanda E. Sturtevant (DipCS ’91)
“The ark is wherever people come together because this is a story world where nothing stays put for long among the crazy waves and where at the end of every voyage there is a burial at sea. The ark is where – just because it is such a world – we really need each other, and know very well that we do. The ark is wherever human beings come together because in their heart of hearts all of them dream the same dream, which is a dream of peace – peace between nations, between the races, between the brothers – and thus ultimately a dream of love. Love, not as an excuse for the mushy and innocuous, but love as a summons to battle against all that is unlovely and unloving in the world. The ark, in other words, is where we have each other and where we have hope…We must build our arks with love and ride out the storm with courage and know that the little sprig of green in the dove’s mouth betokens a reality beyond the storm more precious than the likes of us can imagine.” July 3, 1952 – February 9, 2004On February 22, 2004 a number of friends, family, Regent alumni and faculty gathered in the Chapel for a service to honour the life and memory of Wanda Sturtevant. Participants included John Toews (faculty), who delivered the eulogy, Sandra Vander Schaaf (DipCS ’91), Susan Pieters (DipCS ’92), Donna Dinsmore (MCS ’03; staff), Rick Smith (staff), Sven Soderlund (MCS ’73; faculty), and Don (MCS ’77; faculty) and Lindi Lewis (MCS ’84; lecturer). Many alumni will recall Wanda’s service to Regent students during her time with the Registrar’s Office in the mid-’90s. Prior to her move to Vancouver, Wanda worked six years on staff with Inter-Varsity in Quebec. She headed west in 1990 to study at Regent College and eventually joined the administrative staff of the College. Most recently she had undertaken studies once again, this time in radio broadcasting. There was a strong theatre contingent present at her memorial service. Wanda’s talents in the performing arts led to her involvement in the local theatre, film and radio scene. She had over 30 theatre and film credits. Though she loved to be on stage, she was also a committed audience member. It is said that Wanda attended each and every show at Pacific Theatre. Pacific Theatre fans may remember her as the eccentric Mrs. Savage in “The Curious Savage,” among other roles. Wanda was one-of-a-kind. She never settled for the ordinary. Like her famous collection of unique Band Aids, Wanda had the ability to use humour to heal. She will be missed. ~ by Sandra Vander Schaaf (DipCS ’91) and Susan Pieters (DipCS ’92) |
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