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Daisy Webster

1911 – 2004

British Columbian politician

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Lived 1911 – 2004 (aged 93). Daisy Webster was a Canadian politician.

Daisy Webster (July 13, 1911 – August 11, 2004) was an educator, author and political figure in British Columbia. Along with Jack Radford, she represented Vancouver South in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1972 to 1975 as a New Democratic Party (NDP) member.

She was born Daisy de Jong in Manitoba and studied home economics. She worked as a waitress, as a store clerk and for a seed company before coming to Nanaimo, British Columbia in 1937, where she taught school. She also taught school in Duncan, Saanich, Prince George and Vancouver. She served two years as a nutritionist for the Canadian Army during World War II. In 1955, she married Arnold Webster. When her husband was elected to the Canadian House of Commons, she moved to Ottawa. In 1968, she received an M.A. from the University of British Columbia in adult education.

In 1970, Webster published the book Growth of the NDP in B.C. 1900-1970 - 81 Political Biographies. She died August 11, 2004.

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University of British Columbia

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Daisy Webster?

British Columbian politician (1911-2004)

When was Daisy Webster born?

Daisy Webster was born on 13 July 1911 in Manitoba.

When did Daisy Webster die?

Daisy Webster died on 11 August 2004 in Vancouver.

What was Daisy Webster's occupation?

Daisy Webster was a politician.

What nationality was Daisy Webster?

Daisy Webster was Canadian.

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· Wikipedia: Daisy Webster

· Wikidata: Q5209782

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