DAVIS, Beverley (nee McLean) passed away peacefully at Victoria Hospice on Monday, April 27, 2009. Our beautiful Babtsia fell asleep in the Lords arms comforted by her Ukrainian Orthodox Faith at the age of 68 years. Born in 1940 on October 24th in Portage La Prairie, she was predeceased by mother Rose Lezun McLean; father Aubray CL McLean; sister Lorraine Rowan. Survived by her loving husband of 40 years, Richard Davis (Winnipeg); lovingly remembered by son Barry McLean (Calgary); daughter Valarie Bakowski (Victoria); and husband Robert Bakowski; grandchildren Cody McLean, Melayna McLean, Kaitlin McLean, Anne Bakowski and John Bakowski. Beverley was also very close to Auntie Louise Tenzen (Winnipeg) and cousins Billy Didur (Tsawwassen) and Phylis Didur (Waterloo); Brian Tenzen (Winnipeg) and Linda Leonhart (Winnipeg), Sonya Jackson (England); loving mother-in-law Louise Davis (Houston); sister-in-laws Pamela Ratcliffe and Patty McLain (Houston) and nephew Will Rowan (Okotoks). Through her upbringing on the McLean farm in High Bluff, Manitoba, Beverley learned a wonderful work ethic and a love for the land. She will be remembered for being a compassionate nurse, teacher, a caring mother and grandmother whose hands were never idle through the years of dedication to her career and family. Beverley was well respected as a nurse educator and recipient of the Governor General Award, Mensa Member and artist. Always giving…and telling others, “please pass it on, you owe me nothing”, is what Beverley lived by. Special thanks to Dr. MacDougal, the doctors and nurses who cared for our wonderful Babtsia at the Victoria Hospice and special thanks to Val and Bob for making mom comfortable in the family home during her illness.
Prayers will be offered on Wednesday, April 29th at 7:00 pm in McCall Bros. Funeral Chapel, Johnson and Vancouver Street, Victoria, BC. A Funeral service will be held at the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of St. George, 1100 Colville Road, Victoria, BC on Thursday, April 30th at 10:00 am, with Father Charles Baxter officiating. Interment will follow at Royal Oak Burial Park and a reception thereafter at the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of St. George hall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of St. George.
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Myrna Carruthers
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Patrick Storey sorry to hear of your loss,thoughts and prayers go out to you all.
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Jim Valarie and family, sorry to hear of your loss.
Condolences to you and your family and our thoughts are with you
Jim
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Lesley Grott Val, Bob and family,
I was so sorry to read of the passing of your lovely mother/mother-in-law/grandmother in the Free Press. It was such a pleasure to see her at your gatherings in Winnipeg. I know how close she was your family and feel for your loss.
With love and deep sympathies,
Lesley and Gillian
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Barb Cameron (nee Myerion ) Boozhoo to Bev’s family,
It was my loss to read that Bev had passed. I had often wondered where she was and that maybe someday I might find her. Bev was the first public health nurse in our Ojibway community. I was just a kid at the time, but I never forgot how kind and respectful she was to us, the people in our community. My mother, aunts and uncles spoke of her often and wondered too, where she was. I made a commitment to be kind like her and hoped that I would be as gorgeous as well. She will not be forgotten. To you, the family, on behalf of my family, I send warm condolences. Megwetch !
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Donna {Brydon} McKenzie So sorry to hear of your mom’s death. Lori B. now works in the same dept as me and told me just late this week. MY heart goes out to you. May your memories of happier times sustain you.
When we were in high school and gathered at your place, your mom was always a bright spot and made us feel welcome.
Condolences to you and your family,
Donna, Jim and family
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Christine Colbert Val, Bob, Anne, John, Barry and family; I am so sorry to hear of Bev’s passing. I remember your Mom fondley, she was a wonderful person My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. May your many beautiful memories of the happy and good times bring your family comfort at this time.
Thinking of you all. Take Care.
Christine, Shawn & Ashley.
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Lois (Maus) Horvath (Class of '70A) To the Family
I have spent the past day reflecting on many aspects of RN training with Bev: her dedication to the nursing profession in general; spending many hours alone in her room down the hall in the nurses’ residence, studying – to allow weekend time at home with Barry, Val and then Rick; her maturity in the class was appreciated and valued as a role model. May the memories that each of you carry in more recent years help to sustain you at this difficult time. Our thoughts are with you in your more personal loss. – Lois
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Jim, Audrey, Colin & Angela Hourie Extending deepest sympathy for all of you during this time of loss. And hoping, too, That comfort and peace may come to you.
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Colin Hourie I just read Bev’s obituary in the Graphic. We are so sorry for your loss. Angie and I send our condolences, our thoughts are with you.
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Bev Wiebe Hi Bob, Val, Anne and John….so sorry to hear about your loss…..certainly remember your mom and the many times she visited when we all lived on Larsen. Hope you are doing well and know that my thoughts are with you during this time.
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The Leonard Family To the family
Bev was my sister’s nurse when she was first diagnosed with diabetes as well when my grandma was in the Health Science Centre she was also there as my grandma’s nurse she was a very kind compassionate nurse who was concerned for her patients comfort and happiness Bev will be so missed.
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Connie Gibson (Hanson) Class of 70A) I received and e-mail today from a classmate and was very saddened to read of Bev’s passing. It is at times such as this that one wishes they would have been able to keep in touch with people we have known for so long but have been unable to see or visit. I am sure all the class of 70A send their sincere sympathy and when we gather in 2010 we will have our moments of silence to reflect on the past. It has been said by many that gals and guys who have graduated form the Vic have made their school of Nursing Proud. Am only sorry we didn’t get to visit with Bev at our previous reunions . Once again -please accept my deepest symnpathies and offer our thoughts and prayers to all the family—Connie J Gibson
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Randy Koropas R.N. I was saddened to hear of the loss of Bev. whom I had the pleasure to work with for many years. Firstly as my clinical educator, and secondly as my co-worker in the Rehab. Spinal Cord clinic. Bev. was always happy to see you and made you feel comfortable in the workplace. We often shared stories of our mutual Ukranian Orthodox upbringing. Please accept my condelences on the passing of your wife, mother, and grandmother.
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Shauna Denney Barry and Family:
Someone shared this quote with me when I lost my Dad ….
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves memories no one can steal”
I hope the love and heartache you feel for your Babtsia and her loss become wonderful and cherished memories of her.
Your are in my thoughts and prayers … I am sincerely sorry for your loss.
Shauna
Bev was 1 year ahead of me in nurse’s training at the Victoria Hospital, Winnipeg. In 1968-69 we were both in residence together and I loved her for the wonderful caring, unique, beautiful person she was. We lived on the third floor at opposite ends of the hall and I was so often drawn to visit her in her room because I would hear her playing her guitar and singing to herself. She was “older” than the rest of us (by about 9 years) and she loved guiding us with her wisdom. I have never forgotten a piece of advice she gave me one time when I was struggling. In fact as I took my nursing refresher a few years back, her advice came to me again. She had beautiful long red hair, seemed very worldly, and had a unique, adventurous sense of fun. I am so very sorry for your loss. You must miss her terribly because I can only imagine what a wonderful woman she must have turned out to be.