Rob Vanstone's column today is a very nice tribute to Wilma Downing, the undisputed queen of high school athletics in Regina. Wilma lost her battle with cancer Sunday night at the age of 80. In a teaching career that spanned over 30 years at Sheldon-Williams collegiate, Wilma became a symbol for all that is right with high school athletics. Her tireless efforts in coaching and mentoring young people no doubt helped shape many lives.
I was fortunate enough to interview her two years ago, when she was deservedly inducted into the Regina Sports Hall of Fame. You'd be hard-pressed to find another 78 year old with a sharper mind and keener wit. It was a pleasure to finally meet Regina sporting royalty.
Since December the local sporting community has lost Bob Ryan, Randy Shaw and now Wilma Downing. I suppose these things do happen in threes, but enough is enough. The world needs more people like Bob, Randy and Wilma - not fewer.
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