Beverly Lorna Hope (nee Tischer), passed away in Sidney, BC on Saturday, March 26, 2016.
Beverly was a wife, mother and grandmother, living a full life that was all about friendships, fun, and most of all, family. Bev married the man of her dreams, Doug, in 1962 and they enjoyed 51 years of love and adventure until Doug’s passing in 2014. In Edmonton, they raised a family, worked hard, took great vacations and hosted a legendary Christmas Eve open house for four decades.
Bev was exceptionally proud of her two children, Joanne (Jay) and Cameron (Sara), and she thought the world of her granddaughters, Amy and Jenna. Bev was predeceased by her father Rudy, her mother Bernice, and her husband Doug. She is survived by her children, grandchildren and many relatives.
Bev had a gift for knitting, a keen eye for style, and a maestro’s touch in the kitchen. She could cook anything, anywhere, and collected more recipes than she could make in two lifetimes. After Doug’s passing, Bev moved to Sidney and truly enjoyed her time there. She drove her Fiat 500 around town, cheered for the Victoria Royals, grew roses and tomatoes on her balcony, and always had too much baking ready for anyone who dropped in for a visit. Her annual trips to Bates Beach (near Comox), and occasional getaways to Hawaii, were really all about spending time with the people she loved. Bev will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed.
A celebration of Bev’s life will be held at a future date.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall’s Funeral Home
www.mccallbros.com
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Wow a surprise to me to read the obituary of Beverly. In my 80’s I sometimes search for friends of my past. Researching Dennis and Doug Hope, I learned of their passing and today saw the obituary of Beverly Lorna Hope (nee Tischer). Beverly Tischer is a name from my past that I recognize and it surprised me. Saw that she was married to Doug for many years. Again I find out that ships pass in the night as I resided in View Royal (Victoria) area from 2009 to 2020 when I moved back to Calgary. Sounds like the two of them had great memories.
Cam, Sara, Joanne, Jay, Amy and Jenna,
Sorry to hear of your mom and granma’s passing.
We have good memories of our time with her in Maui last year and know she will be missed.
Our thoughts are with all of you.
Shauna & Keth