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BEVERLY RUTH CARSON
Born: Jun 01, 1955
Date of Passing: Jun 27, 2024
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryBEVERLY RUTH CARSON
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, wife, sister, and friend, Beverly (Bev) Ruth Carson, at the age of 69, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
She is survived by her devoted husband of 39 years, Ralph; her sons, Harrison and Charlie; and her brother Howard. Bev was predeceased by her parents, Edith and Ben.
Bev was born at the Women’s Pavilion on June 1, 1955, in Winnipeg. Her formative education took place at the I.L. Peretz Folk School where she and her brother were immersed in Jewish studies that included the history of the people, traditional knowledge, literature, an immersive study of the Yiddish language and science. Peretz School instilled an exemplary work ethic and moral clarity that she carried throughout her life.
Bev later attended Garden City Collegiate, graduating high school in 1973. She later enrolled at the University of Winnipeg, where she studied English literature and continued a lifelong passion for reading and writing. During her final two years of university, she also studied computer programming at Red River College.
Bev’s professional career began at the Winnipeg Tribune where she was hired as the newspaper’s first female advertising representative. She went on to land a position at Xerox and later, worked in the financial services sector for over a decade at the VISA division of Toronto-Dominion Bank.
An abiding commitment to her family and children drove Bev to leave TD in 1995 and become a stay-at-home mother. It was here that she made her biggest mark, pouring her life into raising her two boys while playing an indispensable role helping Ralph manage his small business as an almost full-time bookkeeper and accountant.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the nursing and medical staff at the Riverview Health Centre, who showed great compassion in caring for Bev during her final weeks in the palliative care ward.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 06, 2024, Jul 06, 2024
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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I’m so sorry to hear of Bev’s passing. I used to teach her son piano, and always enjoyed speaking to Bev when she came to pick Charlie up after his lesson. My daughter was young at the time, and she and Charlie would try to get us to quit talking and say good-bye but they were mostly unsuccessful lol. I haven’t seen Bev since that time, but I remember her fondly and think of her as a friend. My heartfelt condolences to Ralph, Harrison, and Charlie. Rest in peace and power, Bev. - Posted by: Lori Doan (Friend) on: Jul 21, 2024
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I have written about Beverly . And I accidentally touched the screen 📺 before I left some heart ❤️ felt words. Because Bev. To. Always Say. I was just going to Wish That SHE WOULD FLY WITH THE STARS 🌟THE MOST MAGICAL MOON—BEEM” Our. Thanks for sharing your LOVE ❤️ LOVE ❤️ TO YOUR FAMILIES.. Sheila and David 🌹🌹 - Posted by: Sheila M.R. Jennings (Good Friends/ Past Roommates ) on: Jul 12, 2024
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I am sorry to hear of Bev’s passing. I have not seen her since I worked with her at “The Trib”, but will never forget her. She was a nice person, and I was so proud of her tenacious spirit as she fought for equality in the work place, breaking down the misogynistic barriers for generations to come. Rest in Peace Bev. - Posted by: Audry Letain (Former co-worker at the Tribune) on: Jul 06, 2024