A Future Honorary Fellow gets Tubbed … ST JOHN’S COLLEGE NEWSLETTER

VOL. XVII NO. 2 / ST JOHN’S COLLEGE NEWSLETTER / FALL 2004
A Future Honorary
Fellow gets Tubbed
…page 9
WARDEN’S WORD
!
By Janet Hoskins, Warden
& Vice Chancellor
I
t has been a summer of strange weather
here in Manitoba but that hasn’t slowed
down the activity at St John’s College,
nor dampened our enthusiastic preparations
for a new fall term.
For the first time in many years, it is now
possible for St John’s students to take a
complete set of first year lectures at the
College in preparation for Medicine,
Dentistry and Pharmacy. This means that
College students can develop a stronger
sense of community by being part of a
group of familiar faces taking classes, which
are still relatively small, in our building. This
represents a great deal of effort on the part
of Dean of Studies, George Baldwin ’59, as
well as considerable cooperation from the
heads of Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics
and Biology – not to mention some very
welcome financial assistance from the VicePresident (Academic) & Provost of the
University of Manitoba.
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College Council received new drawings of
the proposed 250-seat Lecture Theatre in
April and you will be receiving information
on that soon. We continue to seek funds
towards our $1.67 million goal. Thank you
to those who have donated to date.
At the end of last year we said farewell to
Sandi Herwig (Bursar), Lynn Woycheshen
(Faculty Secretary) and College Fellow
Lawrence Ritchey (Music). While it is
always sad to see people leave, we are
comforted by the thought that our contact
with them does not end with their
retirement and their departure ‘makes way’
for new Johnians. It is the nature of our
institution after all. Each year a group of
Janet giving a College scarf to outgoing Senior Stick Jocelyn
Andrew at the Closing BBQ, Spring ’04. (Far left, Lesley
Cowan ’98.)
graduating students become alumni and a
new group of students joins us.
We are pleased to welcome a number of
additions to our community this year: Drs.
Warren Cariou, Bill Norton, Peter Penner
and Struan Sinclair have joined us as new
Fellows, Elnora Wiebe is our new Assistant
Bursar and Carla White is our Receptionist
for the next few months. Carla has taken
over for Lesley Cowan ’98 who is now the
Faculty Assistant and Awards Clerk, while
Elnora has replaced Ivan Froese, who is
our new Bursar.
On a personal note, I was sad to learn of
the passing of our two oldest graduates,
Stanley Trueman ’23, age 101, and
Winnifred (Ablett) Johnson ’24, age 102.
I was privileged to be able to attend each of
their 100th birthday parties.
We look forward to the new year and
getting to know the new members of the
College community.
In Lumine is published three or four times per year as the official alumni journal of St John’s College.
Design and layout by Accu-Graphics. Editing by Alison McLean ’90 and Derek McLean.
Thank you to this issue’s contributors: Amy Karlinsky, Jacquie Glawson, Art Wilcox ’42, Denis Middleton,
Lisa Bjerring ’89, Carolyn Hugh ’81 and all those who sent in Sister D stories,
including pictures from old Johnian yearbooks.
OUR MISSION is to share information, stimulate discussion and foster happy memories about
St John’s College and, in so doing, continue to build community through the forging
and improving of relationships with the College.
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Don’s Retreat
Breezy Point, Manitoba, August 2004
Jumpstart, August 2004
Opening of Term BBQ, September 2004
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Art Meets Education at St John’s
F
our students in Western Canadian
Art History co-curated an
exhibition in March and April at
St John’s as part of their course work.
Gwen Armstrong, Michelle Bauldic,
Amy Mitchell, and Nikki Lace had
undertaken an art audit and a collections
management project for the College in
December 2003, and selected pieces
from the Collection for the exhibition.
The students were supervised by Visiting
Fellow, Amy Karlinsky. “The St John’s
Collection is an excellent learning
resource. It’s a great opportunity for the
students to develop a curatorial project,
supported by research and developed in
relation to material from the collection,
as well as outside loans.”
From l to r: Art students Gwen Armstrong, Michelle
Bauldic, Amy Mitchell, and Nikki Lace.
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Manju Lodha’s Exhibit
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Manju
Lodha’s
exhibit
of Jain
paintings titled
Drawing from Faith
was on display in the Quiet Room
from May 5 to June 7, 2004.
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Dennis Evans’ Exhibit
Artist Dennis Evans’ art exhibit
Prairie Mysteries is on display in
the Quiet Room until October 29th.
Our Apologies
Oops…Our apologies to
artist Patrick Neufeld who
was identified in the last
issue as Patrick Freisen.
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Faculty/Staff News
W
elcome to the Visiting Fellows who
join the College for 2004–05:
William Norton (Environment &
Geography), Warren Cariou (English),
Struan Sinclair (English), and Peter
Penner (Mathematics).
Ivan Froese was appointed Bursar and
Executive Assistant to the Warden
commencing June 8, 2004, succeeding Sandi
Herwig who retired. Ivan has been a very
valuable contributor to the College since
1999 in his capacity as
Assistant Bursar.
Former Research Fellow Zana Lutfiyya is this
year’s recipient of the Dr and Mrs D.R.
Campbell Outreach Award. The honour is
given to University staff for community service.
For more than 20 years Zana has worked
tirelessly in citizen advocacy, promoting
community living and special education.
Mary Kinnear, Head of the History
department, has published a book entitled
Woman of the World: Mary McGeachy and
International Cooperation.
Lesley Cowan ’98 has
been appointed as the new
Faculty Assistant & Awards
Clerk, replacing Lynn
Woycheshen who retired.
Lesley has played several
key roles since her
involvement at the College
began as a student in
Residence in 1994.
Welcome to Elnora Wiebe
who joined the College in
July as Assistant Bursar.
Elnora has many years of
experience as the Assistant
Accountant at the National
Office for the Mennonite
Central Committee. (We’ll
have a picture in our next
issue.)
A twister in Edmonton, photographed and sent to us by former Assistant Bursar,
Jacquie Glawson.
Chancellor Emeritus
award
Bill Norrie re-elected as
University Chancellor
Our congratulations to Honorary
Fellow Isabel G. Auld,
Chancellor of the U of M from
1977–86, who was made
Chancellor Emeritus at the May
2004 U of M Convocation.
College Honorary Fellow Bill
Norrie was reelected as
Chancellor of the University of
Manitoba, effective June 1, 2004.
He has served as the 12th
Chancellor of the U of M since
June, 2001.
Bill Norrie in conversation with
U of M President Emõke Szathmáry
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Development Officer’s Notes
By Derek McLean
T
he first Laurie Wilmot Memorial
Golf game was held June 29, 2004. In
attendance at the Canoe Club in
Winnipeg were former Chaplain and Dean
of Residence the Revd Geoff Woodcroft ,
Council Chair Bernie Beare ’57, Honorary
Fellow John Deacon ’63, and Derek
McLean. A good time was had by all. Those
interested in being notified about the same
event in 2005 should contact Derek.
Hurry if you want
to get a seat
Thinking of ‘purchasing’ a seat in the
Lecture Theatre? Better hurry! Seats
sell for $1000 and as we go to press
we’ve sold 159.
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We expect to ‘sell out’ all 250
seats, so send in your donation and
pledge now! A monthly donation of
$27.78 will purchase a seat over 3
years (36 months). Many have
bought more than one. We accept
post-dated cheques, or we can
arrange a monthly withdrawal from
your bank account (send us a cheque
marked “void”) or credit card.
HONOUR ROLL OF PLANNED GIFTS
Many thanks to the following who have made a
provision for St John’s in their will or through life
insurance or an annuity:
James ’55 and Beverley (Baker) Allan
Ellen Basler ’71
Bill Battershill ’51
Roy Bowkett ’66
Alice Cheatley ’64
Merv Conlin
Nancy (Bole) Cullen ’62
John Deacon ’63
Keith Eastwood
Martin Gerwin
Diane Guilford
Marika Harsanyi ’84
Miriam Hutton
Elena Ivanitskaia
Ruth (Wells) Goring Johnston ’34
Marilyn Jones
Derek McLean
Orde Morton ’61
Sadie Nelson ’35
Susanne (Sleigh) Palmer ’70
Barbara Black Peden ’64
William Pickering
Eva Rogers
Doug Rowland ’61
George Sigurdson ’70
Y. Christine Smith
Beatrice Walker
Marjorie (Webster) Ward
Anthony Waterman ’62
Brian Webb ‘65
Eighteen Anonymous Donors
If you would like to know more about how to make
a planned gift to the College, including possible
phrases for your will, please contact Derek,
(204) 474-9350.
Beautification Day:
[left] Carla White, who worked in the
Development Office for two months, helps out
with Derek. Carla is now working as our
temporary
Receptionist in
the General
Office. Omolayo
Famuyide [right]
also worked in
the Development
Office this
summer.
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“ T H E I M P O R TA N C E O F S I S T E R D ”
O
n November 7, 2004, at the St John’s
College Convocation, Sister Dolores
Schneider ’73 will be made an
Honorary Fellow. She arrived as a student in
residence in 1969, and became Senior Don
and den mother from 1973–88. She
completed her BMus ’73, Teaching
Certificate ’74, BEd ’76 and MEd ‘79. After
reading some of the stories and memories
about her, it’s not hard to see why she was
an obvious choice for this honour:
“
In [Sister D’s] first year in residence [1969,
my second year], there was a particularly
rowdy bunch of guys in the men’s
residence. They made for many laughs at
mealtimes and many weekend parties. It
was fun! About halfway through the year,
we noticed several of the girls were
returning from the men’s residence soaking
wet! It came out that the guys were having a
‘TUBBING COMPETITION’. The goal was to
be the guy with the most points, by dunking
the girls in the bathtub!
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Every girl in the residence had been
assigned a point number between one and
ten. There were several nuns in residence at
that time, but I don’t believe any of them
had a point number assigned, except of
course, Sister D. The guys were a bit unsure
about it, with her being a nun, but
nevertheless, competition was high, and as
time went on, Sister D became a good catch,
because, after all, she was worth 10 points.
I’ll never forget the day that the guys ‘got
her’. They waited with baited breath as she
pulled herself out of the tub, then heaved a
sigh of relief as she laughed along with the
rest of us. I think that’s when we knew that
Sister D was just one of us girls. She gained
a place in all our hearts, and became a lady
that I have always looked up to, and never
forgotten!
Sincerely,
”
Tina (Robinson) Lang ’71
On the cover:
Our cover photo of Sister D being tubbed
came from Carolyn Hugh ’81 who sent
us this story:
“I read about the Honorary
Fellowship for Sister D and
I would like to share this
photo and story. This was
from 1978–79 and I
believe the special
occasion was Sister D’s
birthday. I don’t know if
the custom lives on, but
when I was in residence
the boys would nab some
unsuspecting girl and
“Tub” her. This involved a
tub full of cold water, into
which was thrown the girl,
fully clothed, of course.
This was Sister D’s turn
and the first and I believe
only time she was ‘tubbed’. The grinning
face in the middle behind her is
“Cowboy” Lynn Coleman and the
shirtless one on the left is
Richard Boulet ’83.
“Other sterling memories
of Sister D are of her
beer drinking hat made
by one of my resident
mate’s mother specially
for her, and of her very
effective hot toddies when
anyone had a cold. They
were so popular people
would fake colds to
get one.
“Please give her my love
and best wishes. She is
one of my very favourite
people and she was part
of what made my
residence years a shiny, happy memory.”
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“T H E I M P O R TA N C E O F S I S T E R D”
We borrowed the title “The Importance of
Sister D” from Anne (Calderwood) Wowchuk
’87 who sent this letter of nomination:
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Coming from a strong
Anglican background
(with an influence to the
Catholic side) I was not
naïve to the Roman
Catholic side of things,
nor to the lifestyle of a
nun. Sister D was unique
though. She had her little
apartment on the second
floor of the residence. It
was by the stairs so there
was no way that you
could ‘sneak’ into the
residence quietly. I
always heard about nuns
1972
having a ‘sixth’ sense and
it was no different for Sister D. She always
heard the drunks stumbling into the
residence and she made sure that you knew
she knew the next day. Mind you, it was all
in jest.
“
Another element to her ‘sixth’ sense was that
she always knew when it was time to invite
you into her apartment for tea. Teatime was
at 10 pm and there were
always a few regulars.
Her ‘sixth’ sense was
always fairly accurate.
She knew when you
needed a hug, a prayer,
a shoulder to cry on, a
laugh, or that special
advice. She did not
judge you and she was
always there to lend you
a hand.
“
As a first and second
year university student at
St John’s College there
were times I got
depressed and distraught
Sister D ’73 and Anne (Calderwood)
over my success in
Wowchuk ’87
university. The question of
actually completing courses with some
success seemed totally impossible to me. So,
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there was teatime. The door of her apartment
“
was open just prior to 10 pm and I wandered
down the stairs. We discussed success and
university life and after a warm cup of tea
and an encouraging talk from Sister D, life
didn’t seem all that bad. The regulars came in
and jokes were in abundance. After I left the
apartment and had a good sleep, life looked
better the next morning. The next evening,
her door was open again and tea was served.
More talking, more humorous stories and
university life just continued to get better.
“
Sister D had these ‘sixth’ senses that brought
love, friendships and support in times that
you needed it, in times that you did not
know you needed it, and times that you just
wanted a cup of tea.
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Leanne Matthes ’89
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Anne (Calderwood) Wowchuk ’87
David Perry ’82 (BES, MArch ’88) also wrote
a letter in support of Sister D’s nomination for
honorary fellowship:
“
During our time working together in the
residence, I knew Sister
Dolores as a mentor,
guidance councillor, and
a person of the highest
spiritual standards. I
truly believe she merits
an award as recognition
of her limitless energies
and outstanding
contributions to the
College over the years…
David J. Perry ’82
David J. Perry ’82
I am forever grateful to Sister D for her
guidance and reassurance during my first
year away from home. She was very
supportive, especially when I used to get
such dreadful headaches. She always had an
ice pack handy and some calm, relaxing
words of wisdom that helped the pain go
away. Only years later did I discover that I
had migraine headaches, which once
properly diagnosed, were much easier to
avoid and to control.
Thanks, Sister D!
”
Michelle (Quick) Urquhart ’90
No doubt many will remember the famous
remedies Sister D provided for those of us
with colds: Some kind of toddy it was, with a
dollop of something else – I can’t quite
remember what that something else was, but
many looked forward to having colds. This
turned feeling under the weather into an
adventure, receiving such a powerful
concoction from a member of a holy order.
But the best thing about it was that it was
personally delivered with kindness and care,
which we residents – orphaned from our
families by distance – greatly appreciated.
David Grantham ’80
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“
Sister D was a housemother to us all. She
always made sure that her Charges were
healthy and happy – her repertoire included
both counselling and curing. Oftentimes, the
curing portion meant Hot Toddies for those
who were feeling under the weather with a
cold. Mysteriously, people came down with
colds rather often, and had to see Sister D for
her ministrations…
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”
Sister D’s last year at St John’s was our first
year in Rez… Way back then, tubbing was
allowed. It was a barbaric custom of tossing
fully-clothed girls into cold-water-filled
bathtubs in the boys’ bathroom. The abuse
began at 10 pm each night (‘loud’ hours).
We learned very quickly that in order to stay
dry we needed to lock ourselves in
someone’s room for the hour (10 to 11) and
just visit, play music, whatever....
Sometime later in the fall, once we had all
learned our lessons, we decided to hang out
in Jo’s room at 10 for an hour (Jo Davies,
Laura Downey, Terri Miller, Pam Wowchuk,
Gloria Kiernan and moi). There was
knocking at the door. We ignored it. (We
weren’t THAT dumb!) The knocking
continued, and I thought I heard a female
voice. So, we turned down the music, and
heard Sister D’s voice say “Girls, it is Sister
D, open the door please.” Not being THAT
dumb (again) I peeked under the door, and
Sister Dolores Schneider
(BA, BMus ’73)
sure enough, saw the silhouette of highheeled shoes. (Well, not too high-heeled,
sensible heels is more like it!)
“
So, I opened the door. BAM!!! The first thing I
saw was Pete Nickerson’s hand slamming the
door open while Sister D stepped back and
just grinned. Twenty minutes later we were all
soaking wet and mad as $*(@# at being
tricked by her!!!
”
Lisa Bjerring ’89
From l to r: Dennis Rogers ’92, Chris Champion ’87,
Sister D ’73, and Aaron Kowall ’91
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'60
Mel Wiebe (BA, MA 62, Honorary
Fellow ’98) has been awarded a Queen's
University Prize for Excellence in Research,
one of two to be awarded in 2004. “This
comes as a very nice and unexpected
surprise, and will certainly help ease the
transition into this new phase of retirement.
I no longer teach or attend meetings, but I
do continue my connection with the
Disraeli Project.”
1960s Paul Cloutier, who is currently
on College Council, has been named as the
College member on the (Rupert's Land)
Diocesan Investment Committee. Paul is also
a member of the College Finance Committee.
In his real life, Paul is Vice President,
Secretary, & General Counsel of Gendis Inc.
1960s Maureen (Scott) Harris is
printing her second book of poetry,
Drowning Lessons. It's being published by
Pedlar Press of Toronto.
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Shirley Render (BA) was awarded
the Winnipeg YW-YMCA “Woman of
Distinction” Award in May 2003 for her
contributions to heritage and culture.
’74 Robin Mansell (BA Hons) is the
Dixons Chair in New Media and the
Internet at the London School of
Economics. When we told her of the
Vancouver Reception in April ’04 at the
Terminal City Club, she related this story:
“That was my Father’s club – shrouded in
mystery in those days when girls/women
were only allowed downstairs. In a fit of
impertinence at the age of 13, I raced up
the central staircase and proclaimed loudly
that this was very unfair…With the
passage of years I have become less prone
to such outbursts, but no less committed
to notions of fairness… Amusingly, the
year before last I became one of the first
women members of the Athanaeum Club
in London which had been a bastion of
male-only membership.”
’78
Kevin Leung (BSc Civil Eng)
emailed: “I was in Residence from 1974–78
and was the Men’s Proctor in 1976–77 and
’68
Susan (Cox) Lewis is President of
the United Way of Winnipeg.
’69
Jean (Slater) Rootsaert (BA, Cert Ed
’70) tells us that she gets together regularly
with Colleen (Cory) Taylor of Winnipeg,
Colleen (Strange) Tackaberry ’69 of
Chilliwack, BC, and Nancy (Murray)
Hunter ’70 of Regina, SK. They gathered
recently to celebrate their 35th year since
graduation.
TAPPA KEGGA DEI
’72 Garth Edwards wrote to us from
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St Albert, AB: “At one time after
Residence days I had two St John’s
mugs. Both were made of china and
each could hold about 1 1/2 bottles of
beer. One had the St John’s College crest,
the other had the crest and the term
(Front row) Robert Ariano ’80, Fr John McKenzie,
Dave Williams ’79; (Back row) Kevin Leung’78,
Marcel Roberge, Luke McKenzie ’80.
“Tappa Kegga Dei” printed on it as well.
Unfortunately both mugs are long gone. Is
there any chance that
these mugs become
available from time
to time?” [Editor’s
Note: Please let us
know if this would
be of interest!]
Alumni News (continued)
Junior Don in 1977–78. On June 4th, 2004,
John Martin McKenzie was ordained priest
at St Boniface Cathedral by Archbishop
Emilius Goulet. The ceremony was attended
by about 1300. I was there and met some of
the Johnians whom I have not seen for the
last 16 years since graduation (see photo). I
would like to hear from other alumni by
e-mail at [email protected].”
’89
Leanne Matthes
(BA Pol St, MA ’92, and
former Registrar)
married Pat Trozzo
on May 29, 2004.
“I am a policy
analyst with the
Workforce
Policy &
Planning
Division of
Manitoba
Health, and
teach Political
Studies at U of
M on a sessional
basis. Pat is an
oncology
pharmacist with
CancerCare Manitoba,
and is an assistant
professor in the Faculty of
Pharmacy. Our honeymoon
will be a visit to Beijing in
February 2005.”
Leanne Matthes ’89
and Pat Trozzo
Celine (Johnston) ’88 and Christopher Pereverzoff
’88 Celine (Johnston) (BA Econ)
married Christopher Pereverzoff on April 10,
2004, in Vancouver and lives in Squamish.
“My husband is in management at the local
pulp mill and I have been working for
Ceridian Canada (Payroll & HR Systems) for
almost 16 years. I am a staff trainer with our
National Learning and Development team.
We are expecting our first child at the end
of September. I keep in touch with Vivien
(McAllister) McTavish ’88. She lives in
Calgary with husband Graham and their 2
children, Iain and Anna.”
In attendance at Leanne’s wedding were (l to r from
back): Shawn Bugden ’88, Tim Duffy ’87, John
Chornley, Bronwen (Collings) Bugden ’88, Vivien
(McAllister) McTavish ’88, and Lisa (Houghton) Siddall.
’94 Val (Ellert) Kumagai (BES) wrote:
“My husband Jason and I have recently
moved back to Calgary with our 8 month
old daughter Ella after living in Ontario for
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Alumni News (continued)
about 10 years. We love living in the west
and being near my family. I still keep in
touch with Janna
Kindgon ’95 and Dana
(Iwanoczko) Sargent
’96.”
'96
Megan Tate (BA) is
a Community Grants
Officer at the Winnipeg
Foundation. She spent
three months in New York
City, where she was part of
the Emerging Leaders
International Fellowship
program at the Center on
Philanthropy and Civil
Society. She was there to
learn more about
philanthropy around the
world, and to conduct
Val (Ellert) Kumagai ’94 and Ella
research on youth civic
engagement. Megan loved
having the chance to live life as a New
Yorker and confesses that she has acquired
a serious shoe addiction.
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’96 & ’97 James Kirk (BA Hons)
married Rebecca Dillon (BEd) on May 22,
2004. Al Horne ‘98, Sean Lawton ’97, and
James’ dad and uncles Brian ’68, Bruce ’69
(husband of Karen Kristjanson ’72) and
Ross Kirk all attended a pre-wedding party.
Brother Andrew is a current College
student. Rebecca is the sister of David ’93
and Jessica Dillon ’01. Brian mentioned
that David ’68 & Wendy (Wiens) Nesbitt
‘68, Matt & Janet (Harrison) Burrell ‘68,
Peter & Nonie (Drake) Little ‘68, and
Mike & Linda (Leach) Radcliffe ’67 would
all be there,
amongst dozens
of other actual
and wannabe
Johnians.
’99 & ’99
Mike & Michel
(Olson)
McClymont
(BComm Hons
Marketing) had
a baby girl,
Sarah Kay, May
17, 2004, a
sister for Ethan
(2). Michel’s
Michel (Olson) McClymont ’99,
Ethan and Sarah
sister Tania
(Olsen)
Sigurdson ’99 and her husband Chris, had
a baby on September 1st, Nicholas Otto,
brother for Jordan (2) and Benjamin (6).
They are grandchildren for former Registrar,
the Revd Diane Guilford. All are doing
well.
'99
Rhodes Scholar & U of M Gold
Medalist Sara (Adi) Kreindler (BA Hons
First Class) finished her PhD and is back at
the U of M teaching Psychology.
’02 Rachael Harwood-Jones (BMus
Performance) is one of two sopranos
chosen to do a Master of Music in Operatic
Performance at the U of T Opera School.
Husband Kevin Toyne ’00 was called to
the Ontario Bar in July.
’02
James Kirk ’96 and Rebecca Dillon ’97
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Lori Williams-Stroich (BA) married
John Stroich (U of M Commerce ’98) May 8,
2004. Lori is working at Great-West Life and
Alumni News (continued)
John is a property manager. Lori is sister of
Jennifer (Williams) ’98 who is married to
Brad Pinkerton ’97.
’04 Mary-Lynn
(Hepple) Berti
(BMus & BEd)
married Chris
Berti on June
12, 2004, in the
College
Chapel.
’04 Medical
student
Kunaal Jindal
(BSc) was in
Africa from May
to July this
summer with a
U of M AIDS
research project.
’04
Cross Trophy
winner Mel Olthuis
Mary-Lynn (Hepple) ’04 and
Chris Berti
(BSc Human
Nutritional Science)
was given the 2004 Dietitians of Canada
Undergraduate Award. Mel will be doing her
dietitian internship with Vancouver Coastal
Health Authority.
’04 Terra Welsh (BA, Crim) received the
Lori Williams-Stroich ’02 and John Stroich
U of M Gold Medal for highest standing
in Arts.
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In Memoriam
’23
Stanley Trueman (BA) died in
Victoria, BC, July 7, 2004, age 101. Stanley
had a long career in education both as a
’34
The Revd Norm Middleton (BA, LTh
’36, Senior Stick 1934–35) died July 27, 2004,
two days before
his 92nd birthday
and predeceased
by his wife Mary
Jane two weeks
earlier. Norm had
been in the U.S.
since 1944 in
parishes in North
Dakota, Michigan
and Colorado. He
leaves two sons
and two
The Revd Norm Middleton ’34
daughters.
1930’s Frances (Palmer) Peterman
Stanley Trueman ’23 (back left) graduated the same day as
his brothers, Jim (seated) and Mark.
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teacher and principal, primarily in Gibson’s
Landing and Howe Sound in BC. His son
Cedric wrote in June: “I read out the names
of the faculty from 1927–28 pictured on the
cover of the latest In Lumine,
and he instantly remembered
some of them!”
’24 Winnifred (Ablett)
1930’s Bob Machray died in Winnipeg,
Johnson (BA) passed away in
Barrie, ON, June 4, 2004, age
102. Mother of Shirley Busch
and Elizabeth
Johnson ’62, she
was the College’s
oldest graduate. She
was a school teacher
and at one time
taught the brother of
the late Drummond
Taylor ’28, ‘little
Roly’.
August 8, 2004, age 90. He was the son of
Emily (Drewry) and J.A. Machray, and
great nephew of Archbishop Robert
Machray who re-founded St John’s College
in 1866 and founded the University of
Manitoba in 1877. Bob attended the College
School and went on to have a career at
Monarch Life. He leaves his wife Joan, six
daughters and step-daughters and nephew
David Newman.
Winnifred (Ablett) Johnson
’24 and Evelyn (Barrow)
Best ’24
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(Cert Ed ’67, BPEd ’70, BA ’81) died in
Winnipeg, March 6, 2004, age 85. Fran was
the widow of Eddie Peterman and mother
of Fran (Peterman) Rank ’65. In recent
years she was cared for by daughter Susan
and leaves one other daughter and three
sons. Fran attended the College from
1935–38 and was a member of the Women’s
Committee, Basketball, Hockey, Student
Council, Drama and Debating. She returned
to finish her degree in the 1960’s after
raising their family. She then went on to be
a teacher for 25 years. Both Frans attended
the 60’s reunion in 1997.
’39
Edward Seifred (BA) passed away in
Victoria, BC, May 16, 2004, age 87, after a
stroke. He is survived by his wife of 61
years, Dorothy, three sons and a daughter.
In the 1930’s he had saved money for one
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year of university but couldn’t manage to
save anymore because of the Depression.
Upon visiting the local doctor for a sports
injury one day, he found one of his
professors there. [Editor’s Note: We think this
was Marion (Smith) Abra, daughter of Dr
Frank Smith.] He thanked the doctor for his
services, and told him he would pay as soon
as he had the money. That Monday he got a
note under his door from his professor,
asking him to see the Warden. The Warden
told Ed to continue coming to classes until
he had his degree, and pay the College
when he could afford to. Ed said this
meeting changed his life.
’40
The Revd Canon Len Fryer (BA, LTh
’47), brother of the late Vera Fryer ’40, died
in Selkirk, MB, May 9, 2004, age 89. Len
attended the College School, then took first
year in 1933–34. He worked in
the Anglican Mission School in
Peace River before returning to
finish his BA in 1938. After the
war, he returned to St John’s in
1945 and finished his LTh. He
served in many parishes
throughout Manitoba. The Revd
Kenn Garrity ’82 described
him affectionately as a man
who was “close to being
perfect”, with a delightful sense
of humour and a wonderful
The Revd Canon Len
faith. He leaves his wife of 56
Fryer ’40
years Hannie and three daughters
Elsie, Margaret and Joyce.
1950’s Archbishop Ted Scott (DD
Regina in November 1986… It turned out
’71, DCL ’86), Companion of the Order of
that they spent the night in the guest suite
Canada and Primate of the Anglican
in Residence and they were there the night
Church of Canada from 1971–86, was
of the Blizzard of 1986. Obviously they
killed in a car accident June 21, 2004, age
didn’t get to where they were going, or if
85. He was the father of
they did it wasn’t on time.
Patricia, Jean, Maureen
“We were all stuck in Rez
(Scott) Harris and Doug
with no kitchen staff, so
’66. Ted was a member of
we had to literally break
the College Faculty for
into the kitchen to make
three years from 1949–52
food for ourselves. I
while rector at a
remember being in the
Winnipeg parish. He was
kitchen with both of
known by many as an
them, shredding cheese
activist, and the Anglican
for the most amazing
Church’s ‘social
pizzas the kitchen had
conscience’ as Primate. At
ever served. Then we all
the memorial service,
hung around and did
Archbishop Desmond
dishes. [Ted] appeared to
Tutu described Scott as
be having as much fun
instrumental in the fight
as the rest of us – and in
against apartheid.
The Revd E.W. Scott
that weekend, we were
After hearing of his death,
told, we ate all the food
Lisa Bjerring ’89 sent us this story:
allotted for the month of November – the
“Ted and his wife Isobel were en route to
blizzard was (I think) on the 7th and 8th!”
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’58 Idella (Aitkins) Setter (BA), widow
of the late Jim Setter ’58, died in Sechelt,
BC, on May 7, 2004. She
attended Balmoral Hall and
St John’s College and
pursued a career in
education and libraries.
Della was present at her
own memorial service, held
in December 2003, soon
after she received her
medical diagnosis. She
greatly enjoyed
participating at her own
farewell party, surrounded
by her family and friends.
She leaves her children
Idella (Aitkins) Setter ’58
David, Mary Joanne and Robert.
Della had attended the Broadway Reunion
in May 2003 and she regaled friends with
hilarious stories of times on Broadway.
’62 Spence McIntosh (BA) passed away
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in Toronto, May 24, 2004. He taught in
Winnipeg and then worked for the federal
Dept of Immigration, posted in England, the
U.S. and India. He moved to the provincial
government of Ontario and worked with
Management Board and later the
Department of Labour. He leaves his sister
Elaine and brother Henry.
1970’s The Revd Canon Bill McGregor
died in White Rock, BC, on his 86th
birthday, June 27, 2004. He served in a
number of parishes in Saskatchewan and
Winnipeg and also attended the College
part-time in the 1970’s. He leaves his wife of
58 years, Dorothy and five children,
including daughter Ailsa (McGregor) ’73 &
son-in-law Drew Lauder ’73.
’76 The Revd Dale Hallock died at his
home in Lincoln, North Dakota, June 26,
2004, age 78. He attended the College in
1975–76 and was at the Langdon and
Walhalla parishes at that time. He leaves his
wife Inez.
’78 The Revd Canon John Caird (MDiv)
died of cancer in Winnipeg, August 5, 2004,
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age 64. He is survived by his wife of 42
years, Anne, and his son Robin and
daughter Meredith. John was a research
assistant in Medical Microbiology at the
U of M when he felt the call to the Anglican
ministry. He attended St John’s from
1975–78. He served at St Mary’s
(Charleswood), parishes in the Stonewall
area, and St James (Winnipeg). John was
involved in many organizations in the
Winnipeg area. He was also Editor of the
Rupert’s Land News for many years. John
was proud to be an alumnus of the College
and attended many St John’s events over the
years. He was described in his eulogy by a
member from the St Andrew’s Society
(where John was Bard and President) as:
“…a lovely man, as honest as porridge and
uplifting as a double dram…”
Friend
Norm Alexander died July 10,
2004, age 95. He had a 75 year career in
securities with James Richardson & Sons and
was very involved with many Winnipeg
charitable organizations. He supported
St John’s through the Wendy Hansen
Memorial Scholarship and the proposed
Lecture Theatre, including the purchase of a
seat in memory of his wife Juanita.
Friend Muriel Cotter died in Winnipeg,
May 13, 2003, age 93. She had a career at
the Manitoba Workers Compensation Board
and took courses at the Centre for Christian
Ministry at St John’s College.
Friend
Winston Leathers, a well
known Winnipeg artist, died of cancer in
Kenora, ON, July 20, 2004, age 71. He
leaves his widow Kathleen and son Paul.
Winston donated one of his works to the
College art collection.
Friend
The Revd Canon Arthur
Thompson died in Winnipeg, March 26,
2004. Arthur had parishes in Kingston, ON,
and Winnipeg. He often attended College
functions and supported St John’s.
We know it was a cold
and wet spring and
summer in many parts
of Canada, but this is
ridiculous! To the right
and below are the
beautiful tulips of the
Lynn McLean
Memorial Garden on
May 12th, 2004!
Saving Trees
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Upcoming Events
■ Display of photographs by Sarah Crawley ’94. The opening will be November 2 from 3
to 6 pm in the Quiet Room and the exhibition will continue until December 17, 2004.
■ Friday November 5: U of M hosts a Toronto Reception for alumni and friends from
5:30 – 8 pm at the Sheraton Centre, 123 Queen St West, opposite the Toronto City Hall. Look
for the St John’s display!
■ Sunday, November 7: St John’s College 138th Annual Convocation;
Commemoration Service at 11 am; Friends of St John’s College Luncheon at 12:45 pm; and
Convocation at 3 pm in the Chapel. Sister Dolores Schneider and Professor Lawrence
Ritchey will be made Honorary Fellows. Professor Ritchey will deliver the Convocation
Address.
■ Wednesday, December 1, 2004 (tentatively): Advent Lessons & Carol Service at
3 pm in the Chapel, followed by a reception. Please bring a canned good for the hamper.
Please call (204) 474–8531 to confirm date and time.
■ February, 2005: The Marjorie Ward Lecture. Date, time and speaker to be announced.
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