Arms of Beatrice Cecile Eeckhout Leinbach
Arms of Beatrice Cecile Eeckhout Leinbach
Blazon
Or a tower Azure, in chief three acorns slipped and leaved Vert, all within a bordure engrailed Sable;
Symbolism
The gold background honours the Belgian heritage of Mrs. Leinbach, as this colour is found in the arms of Oosterzele and Dikkelvenne, the birthplaces of her father Oscar Eeckhout and her mother Odonie Verbeurgt. The engrailed black border is taken from the arms of the municipality of Gavere which now incorporates Oosterzele. The acorns are a visual pun on the name Eeckhout, meaning “oakwood” in Flemish. The tower refers to the name Verbeurgt, meaning “of the chateau”. The blue is also found in the arms of Dikkelvenne.
Crest of Beatrice Cecile Eeckhout Leinbach
Blazon
Issuant from a circlet Or charged with a barrulet wavy Azure, the upper rim set with dogwood flowers Argent, a sun in splendour Or;
Symbolism
The wavy blue band on the circlet represents the coastal location of Vancouver. The dogwoods stand for British Columbia, Mrs. Leinbach’s residence. The sun recalls the bright sun of Saskatchewan and the Eeckhout family’s roots in Canada, and it also symbolizes Mrs. Leinbach’s bright spirit and vision of service.
Motto of Beatrice Cecile Eeckhout Leinbach
Blazon
BUILDING THROUGH SERVING;
Symbolism
BUILDING THROUGH SERVING.
