We are not able during the current crisis to say good bye to and celebrate the lives of our good friends. In the last month we have mourned the deaths of Liz Harrison and Vera Whittaker; both had been active Soroptimists for well over forty years (Liz as a member of the Salford Club who joined us in 2005, and Vera in Bolton).
Both were ex-Presidents who served their Clubs in various capacities, were were active in our charitable activities; and both kept up their interest in promoting the interests of women and girls world wide despite their being well over ninety. Liz received her 45 Years certificate recently.
They hosted coffee mornings (Liz was famous for her scones), and fund raising events (Vera’s suppers with delicious food after the beetle drives) and parties to lift our spirits.
They arranged Charter Dinners with other Clubs in South Lancashire and they attended Conference and devoted hours of their time making the world a better place.
Vera (centre) was always active in helping people in Bolton with practical gifts that mean we care.
We will miss them both very much indeed.