It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Beverley Vallance of Victoria, British Columbia at the age of 86.
She was predeceased by her loving husband David Jamieson (Jamie) Vallance, in 1982; her brother John in 2019; and her granddaughter Brittany in 2019.
She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Scott, Tracey (Darryl), David (Sandra), Joy (Peter); grandchildren Ashley (Stewart), Jennifer, Kristina (Wayne) and Jamie; great-grandchildren Emily and Amelia; her brother Robert (Lois) and sister Jean and her many friends.
Beverley was born in Carp, Ontario to the late Everett Carruthers and Kathleen Carruthers (Boot). As a young adult, Beverley moved to Victoria, BC, where she met Jamie, and they raised their family in Cordova Bay.
Beverley was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, friend, and homemaker. She was always active, loved her garden, spending as much time in it as possible. She participated in activities with the Victoria Garden Club for many years. She also loved to play the piano, knit, crotchet, needlework, ballroom dance, square dance, and to play bridge. She was proud of her many years of volunteering with Sendial and having conversations with those needing support.
Her family appreciates the assistance provided by VIHA Home Support, Broadmead Lodge, Volunteer Saanich, and the care she received in hospital.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
www.mccallgardens.com
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Jack and Audrey Shaw
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Ken, Hazel McLeod & extended Family Ken Hazel & extended Halifax Families.
We are sending our love and condolences to all Bev’s family. She was a childhood friend to me, Hazel.
Growing up at Kearney Lake and keeping in touch throughout all the years, we all enjoyed her many visits back to Kearney Lake. Her Aunt Mary, my grandmother was forever in her heart. Bev’s entire family, siblings, her children, were her top priority, we totally enjoyed her updates and stories of out West. Bev enjoyed her beautiful gardens and had many talents which she did to perfection.. Bev loved deeply, Aunts, Uncles, ALL FAMILY. Our family shared wonderful relationships, we will miss her.
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Pamela Ball Dear Dave, Sandy, Jamie and family,
We send our heartfelt condolences to you all. A mother is our greatest bond having given us the gift of life. Bev will be missed deeply and the memories you will hold in your hearts will bring tears and laughter in the coming days, weeks, months and years as her love continues to surround you.
Our love and blessings,
Pamela and Christopher Ball
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Kate Insley Our sincere condolences to Scott, Tracy and family members on losing your Mother. We were all members of Cordova Bay PTA years ago when you were growing up. A good beginning!
Insley Family
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Victoria and Patric Lougheed We are deeply sorry for your loss. Beverly was a wonderful woman who clearly cared deeply for her family and her community.
Blessing to all of Bev’s family
We were deeply saddened when we learned of Bev’s passing. Bev and I were childhood friends for many years. We enjoyed all the years she returned east to visit. Jack and I enjoyed our visits out to your home to see all of you. Bev was loved dearly by the Montgomery family. Jack is now in long term care in Almonte. His memory has declined for some time.
In our younger years Bev and I were inseparable and we had so much fun.
Love Jack and Audrey Shaw