COMMUNITY stalwart Hilda Margaret Christian will be remembered for her irresistible zest for life at the helm of Mundaring Sharing adult community learning centre.
The 82-year-old grandmother, nee Munns, was born in Fremantle and passed away with her family at her side on July 1.
Mundaring Sharing treasurer Marilyn Davies said age did not slow Mrs Christian down.
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READ NOW“Hilda has been an inspiration to us all, especially when it came to helping people,” she said.
“In fact, it seemed the older Hilda got the more energy she seemed to have.
“She saw the fun and potential in everything and everyone; we would all aspire to be as quick witted, energetic and enthusiastic as Hilda was.”
Mrs Christian joined Mundaring Sharing in 2004 and became president of the learning centre six years ago.
Ms Davies said Mrs Christian made a huge contribution to the community of Mundaring and surrounding areas through her unwavering dedication.
“She would spend her days coordinating classes, organising fundraising functions, fashion parades and other events,” she said.
“Mundaring Sharing would become her home where she made many loving and enduring friendships.”
One of her proudest moments came on Australia Day 2017 when she received a Mundaring Citizen of the Year Award in recognition of her voluntary work.
“This was not only a very proud day for Hilda but also for her family and friends, old and new,” Ms Davies said.
“She tried her hand and succeeded at so many things including fashion design and modelling, opening a boutique with her own bikini line.
“In Fremantle, she bought a market stall where she sold Australiana clothes and socialised with the America’s Cup teams.”
She later moved to Toodyay, bought the Wendouree Tea Rooms and opened a restaurant in Victoria Hotel.
Mundaring was to be her final home in the Hills to be close to her daughter Donna, son-in-law Paul and grandchildren James and Samantha.
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