A recent obituary in the Calgary Herald read, “A staunch feminist, an ardent unionist, a long-time supporter of the NDP, and a proud adoptive mother, Beth Wiwchar was known for her outspokenness and for her never calling a spade something other than a spade. But her gruff exterior belied an inner generosity.”
Beth and her husband moved to Brentwood in 1961 – in fact, theirs was the very first home to be completed on their block! When I interviewed Beth for a 2013 Bugle article about her, Beth told me with a chuckle that, “when we moved in, the Brentwood area was flat like a pancake, knee high with prairie grass, then clay.” She described their car getting so stuck in the clay that a tow truck had to be called.
I recently spoke with Garth, Beth’s neighbour of 20 years. Garth described Beth as “a straight shooter with a great sense of humour,” who was “generous always” and “quick to reward and pay helpful neighbourhood children in order to promote their sense of responsibility.”
We at the Bugle extend our condolences to Beth’s son Craig, daughter-in-law Melissa, grandson Jack, and her extended family and friends.
This 62-year resident of Brentwood will be missed!
