August REEVES

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REEVES: August 15, 1943- October 21, 2014. On Tuesday, October 21, 2014, Beverly Eileen Reeves passed away peacefully in Winnipeg, Manitoba, at the age of 71 years. Left to lovingly remember Bev are her partner Dave Ashmore, mother, Lavina Agnes Reeves of Brandon, siblings, Donald Reeves (Sheila) of Kitimat BC, Gail Stringer (Evan) of Calgary AB, Barbara Vermette (Mike) of Comox BC, and Susan Grove (John) of Ottawa ON, along with many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, and cousins and their families all of whom she loved dearly. She was also the honorary Auntie Bev to the children of several of her friends. Bev was kind and generous with a big warm heart. She had many friends who will miss her dearly, among them are the Hedge Hogs, Pot Luck Gals, Golden Gate Group and Cruise Ladies. She was predeceased by her father, Harry Handley Reeves. Beverly graduated from Brandon College and taught in Flin Flon, Brandon and several schools in St. James. She and Thelma Jean Wood shared their education and teaching paths from high school and remained steadfast and loving friends. Bev was active in and well respected for her contributions to the St James Teachers’ Association. After retiring from teaching, she was involved in the Canadian Taxpayers Association and tutored with Partners for Learning where she enjoyed the interaction with her students and thought she helped them achieve their goals. In compliance with Beverly’s wishes, no Service will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society, 193 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg, MB R3C 2B7. Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, 204.897.4665, is in care of arrangements. wojciksfuneralchapel.com

As published in Brandon Sun on Oct 25, 2014