Barb Thorburn: Born in Quebec, has lived in the Cowichan Valley for most of her adult life. Has two adult children, three grandchildren and one great grandchild. Barb worked in the Finance Department at North Cowichan, retiring after 35 years, and has attended St. Andrew’s for about 30 years. She has held many Volunteer positions within the church starting with a couple of years of teaching Sunday School; she sat on the Finance Committee for a few years; has been the Treasurer of the Columbarium Committee since its inception, and has been the Church Envelope Secretary for many years.
Volunteering in the church kitchen with some great people keeps her busy together with being a Red Cross Volunteer for the past Ten Plus years.