Passing of Wanda Wetterberg

Passing of Wanda Wetterberg

Courtesy of Alberta Recreation and Parks Association   Dear Members,   Wanda Wetterberg 1952-2017 With great sadness we share the news of Wanda Wetterberg's passing. Wanda was a dedicated volunteer to ARPA and the Recreation for Life Foundation, offering her positive and vivacious spirit to the recreation sector for over 40 years.  Wanda passed away earlier this week, succumbing to injuries from a fire incident on her family's acreage a few weeks ago.   Wanda started her recreation career in the 1970s, spending 25 years in the public sector, mostly working for the City of Edmonton. Wanda then created her own business, offering consulting services and interim management to the voluntary sector.   Wanda's volunteer involvement with ARPA spanned four decades. Wanda served on the ARPA Board of Directors from 1988-1992, which included a term as President in 1990. She helped coordinate numerous ARPA conferences and sat on various committees, including the Advocacy and Membership Committee.  Wanda also represented ARPA on the Alberta Healthy Living Network Steering Committee.  She played a significant role as part of the Vision 2015 Committee that was integral in bringing ARPA to the Foundations for Action document and its follow-up.   Wanda was the current Chairperson for the Recreation for Life Foundation after sitting as a Director for many years, and led the recent change to refocus the Foundation on fundraising for ARPA's programs and services.   The YMCA was also important to Wanda. She served as the President of the Edmonton YMCA and sat on the Board of YMCA Canada.   The loss of Wanda's dedication and energy in advancing recreation is already deeply felt. In lieu of flowers or gifts, Wanda's family asks that you please make a donation to the University of Alberta Hospital's Burn Unit. The family will be holding a private ceremony for Wanda, but at her request there will be a Celebration of Life in the near future. We will provide details as they become available.   In lieu of flowers, donations to the University of Alberta Hospital, Firefighters Burn Treatment Unit (8448-112 Street Edmonton AB T6G 9Z9) would be appreciated. To send condolences, please visit www.connelly-mckinley.com.In lieu of flowers, donations to the University of Alberta Hospital, Firefighters Burn Treatment Unit (8448-112 Street Edmonton AB T6G 9Z9) would be appreciated. To send condolences, please visit www.connelly-mckinley.com. In lieu of flowers, donations to the University of Alberta Hospital, Firefighters Burn Treatment Unit (8448-112 Street Edmonton AB T6G 9Z9) would be appreciated. To send condolences, please visit www.connelly-mckinley.com.In lieu of flowers, donations to the University of Alberta Hospital, Firefighters Burn Treatment Unit (8448-112 Street Edmonton AB T6G 9Z9) would be appreciated. To send condolences, please visit www.connelly-mckinley.com. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the University of Alberta Hospital Firefighters Burn treatment Unit (8448 112 St.Edmonton Alberta T6G 9Z9)    To send condolences, please visit www.connelly-mckinley.com.  You may also type in Wanda's name at the bottom of the form to note the gift is in her memory. In lieu of flowers, donations to the University of Alberta Hospital, Firefighters Burn Treatment Unit (8448-112 Street Edmonton AB T6G 9Z9) would be appreciated. To send condolences, please visit www.connelly-mckinley.com.In lieu of flowers, donations to the University of Alberta Hospital, Firefighters Burn Treatment Unit (8448-112 Street Edmonton AB T6G 9Z9) would be appreciated. To send condolences, please visit www.connelly-mckinley.com.