Janet Harland, who served as an Okanagan College Board of Governors from 1979 until 1983, died recently in Kelowna. A family celebration of life was held July 27.
“Janet had a passion for further education and training, but never let her passion get in the way of achieving a balanced practical outcome,” recalls former OC President Bill Bowering. “I think that her calming nature made a very positive contribution to the Board and the development of Okanagan College during its formative years.”
“Janet graduated as an RN and was always very fond of her years as a student nurse,” her obituary notes. “She was active on the PTA and in 1970 served for 10 years on the School Board becoming Board Chairman in 1975 for 2 years. She was appointed to the Okanagan College Board for 4 years. During the 80’s & 90’s she was involved with the Art Gallery organizing many fund raising events and actively contributing to the Community.”