32 | ROLL OF HONOUR Valerie Doris Stoddart, 2014 Valerie, known as Val, was an active member of Girl Guiding in Queensland, Australia for 87 years, firstly as a youth member then in adult leadership roles in a number of areas of the State. A pharmacist by profession Val supported both OB-PS and FAPW. Canada Canada Barbara (Bobbie) Boehm, 2014 After a life well lived, Barbara (Bobbie) Boehm, 95, Vancouver, BC Canada, passed away on Friday, July 5th 2024, surrounded by family and close friends. Creating a loving family was the driving force in Bobbie’s life, guided by her deep religious faith. She was happiest when her family was together sharing life events (reunions, birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, holidays, cruises). She had a wry sense of humor, enjoyed playing bridge with her friends and had many hobbies including worldwide travel, her library book club, knitting, games of cribbage and her university women’s group. She was actively involved in her community and volunteered her time in Girl Scouts and Girl Guides and was recently recognized for over 65 years of service. Mrs Joan Howell, 2008 Joan joined Girl Guiding Canada- like many as a Brownie leader when her daughter joined. As time went on, she was elected to the National Council and went on to become the Chief Commissioner for Canada. She often told the story of enrolling a Guider somewhere in Canada and using the Brownie promise – as the first one she learned I guess it was her fallback! After her term as Chief Commissioner finished, Joan was on several WAGGGS committees for many years. Here in Canada as a post Girl Guiding job, she became to CEO of a nursing home. Cyprus Cyprus Vanda Lanitis, 2005 We announce with sadness the passing of Vanda Lanitis, a respected resident of Cyprus and a long- standing member of the OB-PS community, who passed away in 2024. Vanda became a member of OB-PS in 2005, contributing nearly two decades of service to the organisation. As one of only five members in Cyprus, her involvement reflected her dedication to advancing the mission and values of the Movement. Her work was recognised and appreciated by peers, family, and friends.
