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Barbara Lawrence Rumscheidt

1942 - January 20, 2003

Barbara was born in Montreal. She later married H. Martin, they had three children - Peter, Bob and Heidi, and moved to Halifax in 1975. At the time of her death she was a lecturer at the Atlantic School of Theology.

She was a committed and energetic activist in the women's and peace movements and in the church. She was a ready and capable worker and a source of support and encouragement to others in a number of social justice organizations locally and internationally. Her compassion, sense of humour, and love of fun enriched the lives of family, friends and co-workers. A scholar and a natural teacher, she was most recently a lecturer at Atlantic School of Theology. She was the author of the book, "No Room for Grace" Pastoral Theology and Dehumanization in the Global Economy.

AlStewart writes

Not only was she a great peace and poverty activist but she was a frontrunner in the cause for Equal Rights for Gay Men & Lesbians. She and Martin were also early promoters of the AidsWalk and MortonHouse in Halifax. It was a common sight to see her, Martin and their dog taking part in Gay Pride Parades and AIDS Walks. We in the Queer & AIDS Communities owe her a great debt of gratitude. Barb died as the result of breast cancer.1

Barb's memorial service was at StJohnsUnitedChurch. Donations may be made to Barbara Rumscheidt Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Atlantic School of Theology.

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