Isabel Colvin, late of Regina, SK passed away peacefully in the Pasqua Hospital Palliative Care Unit on Monday, May 27, 2019 at the age of 94 years. Isabel grew up on a farm outside Regina Beach and graduated from the Regina General Hospital School of Nursing in 1950. She quickly showed her leadership qualities, and earned a certificate in Obstetrical Nursing and later a Master of Science (Applied) from McGill University. Isabel rose to become Director of Patient Care at the Regina General Hospital where her focus on enabling best nursing practice resulted in many quality improvements and cutting edge innovations. After retirement, she provided outstanding leadership to the Saskatchewan Health-Care Association, stepping down in 1992 to enjoy her other passions, gardening and history. Predeceased by her brothers Ross, George and Neil, she leaves behind to mourn her sister-in-law Hildegard as well as numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the staff on Ward 5E at the General Hospital and the Pasqua Palliative Care Unit for their excellent care in her final days. At Isabel’s request there will be no service. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Canadian Red Cross.
Miss Colvin was my instructor in Obstetrics when I was a nursing student at RGH and she was on faculty at McGill University when I studied for a degree in Nursing. We also worked together at RGH when she was the Director of Nursing and I was on faculty at the RGH School of Nursing. Isobel was an intelligent woman who had high standards accompanied with a practical sense. She had a wide vision in the field of medicine. She was kind and compassionate and strongly independent. Isobel was one of my mentors. Thank you, Wilbur Heinrich