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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Stanley Gordon Samson
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Shauna and Keith 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
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Noel and Leslie Dowler Joanne and Cam and families – please accept our sincere sympathy on the loss of your Mother. She had a great spirit and we are sure you will all miss her very much. Take care.
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Vickii Williams On behalf of Mom and the rest of our family, I extend our sincerest condolences on the loss of your much loved Mom and Grandma. We have many fond memories of her from over the years including coffee visits and craft get-togethers with Bev’s hosting (aka ‘feasts’) being the most popular. More recently, through her and Mom’s frequent phone chats, we’ve received reports of her happiness with her decision to move to the coast and being nearer to you.
She will be missed very much,
Vickii, Peter, Margaret (and family)
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Cathie Costley (Palmer) Joanne and Cam
I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I remember many of those Christmas Eve open houses and I know you will miss her terribly and hold her close in your hearts forever.
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Mary Rose Paranych I was just shocked and saddened by the passing of Bev. She was a good friend with a good sense of humour. Since our meetIng at Delwood School, Bev was helpful in many ways. Our luncheons together were always enjoyable.
My condolences and prayers go out to the whole family.Mary Rose Paranych
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Daphne Price My deepest sympathy, Cameron and Joanne! I vividly remember how supportive your mom was during your time at Delwood School. The costumes and dance choreography were outstanding because your mom was so connected to Shelley’s dance studio. Both of you children starred in all the concerts.
She was so proud of how successful you both were in your schooling and she was with you every step of the way. Yes, Mom had a wonderful smile and great laugh throughout all her challenges always remaining positive and strong.
May you be comforted with all the great memories you made together as a loving family.mDaphne Price
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Frances Cornish Bev was a beautiful and vibrant wife and mother who was taken too soon.
She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
She will be remembered in my thoughts and prayers.
In sympathy,
Fran Cornish
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Dick and Lee McCarthy We were so saddened to learn of Bev’s passing. We will miss our wonderful friendship with her. She was so much fun to be with. We enjoyed her stories, great wit and humour. Shopping for bargains will not be the same without her!
Bev was a very special person who touched our lives and we are grateful.
Our love and prayers to all the family…
Dick and Lee
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Lise leduc Nicholson I was very fortunate to have known Bev in my life at Delwood School in Edmonton. Her parties were legendary and her good humour and smile to all was a great hello every day. I still have some of her recipes and my Grandkids are the beneficiaries of these great recipes.
Please accept my deepest sympathies at the loss of dear Bev.
Sincerely, Lise Leduc Nicholson
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Lynne Urquhart,#303 My condolences go out to the family. Bev was a lovely lady and a wonderful neighbour.
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Cindy Rustemeier Cam and Sara,
I was so sorry to about the passing of your Mom. Thoughts and prayers go out to you both. May all of your happy memories make this sad time a little easier to journey thru.
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.