Beverly “Bev” Duncan, 78 years young of Victoria, British Columbia entered Heaven’s gates on March 10, 2015 surrounded by family and friends. She was born on May 20, 1936 in Salmon Arm, BC to the late Dave and Lena Nicol of Chase, BC. Bev was a beloved wife and best friend of her one and only love, the late Stanley James Duncan and four children were born from this union; daughter, Debra Duncan; son, Gary Duncan; daughter, Gail Jackson; son, Brian Duncan and two grandchildren; Shaun Ferguson and Kelsie Jackson. She was predeceased by her grandson, Jamie Jackson. She will be fondly missed by her sister’s; Gladys Stewart, Evelyn McNeil, Shirley (Gord) Birkhiem and Karen Ford. Bev also leaves behind numerous loving relatives and friends.
~~A Special Tribute for a Special Person Our Mum!~~
“Our mother was an inspiring soul always there for all who came to her with their troubles with kind words and wise advice. Her home was open to everyone and her hospitality made them feel important. She was the most Loving, Humble, Compassionate, Understanding, Family orientated woman and one of the most beautiful souls one could ever meet. One of her loves was looking for the perfect shell on the beaches of Maui. We miss you everyday & Love you so much Mum xoxo…Aloha ‘Ohana”
Special thanks from our family to her friends for being there and to the doctors, nurses and staff at Saanich Peninsula Hospice & Palliative Care for their compassionate care provided to our Mother.
Bev requested a private burial. Donations would be greatly appreciated in Bev’s memory to Saanich Peninsula Hospice & Palliative Care, 2166 Mount Newton Crossing Road, Saanichton, BC, V8M 2B2 or Children’s Hospitals.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
www.mccallbros.com
19 Responses
Debbie, Gary, Gail & Brian
So sorry for you that your mum has passed away. She was such a beautifull person. I will miss her very much. We had so much fun on our consingement shopping trips.
Take care Doug & Joan Bell
My dear friend and neighbour, Bev. You gave of your heart; your wonderful clothing still in good shape; our special birthdays; Thanksgiving; Christmas; dinners and our lunches and shopping sprees; the movies and walks, the great talks and we shared every day for twenty years, the newspaper. I offer my sincere sympathies to Bev`s wonderful children and grand children that she loved so much. Bev is in the right place with all her angels giving her praise for how she lived her life here in our world. Love, Louise Eldridge
Dearest Sister Bev.
I will miss you loved our trips to Victoria were very enjoyable.
Love forever Gladys and Family
Very sorry for your loss, your mom will always be in your hearts.
I feel lucky to have known Bev Duncan and feel fortunate to have had my final visit with her at our annual Christmas luncheon. She was a fun, smart, fashionable and lovely lady. One life is such a short time to love. My heart is with you, Debra,Gary , Gail and Brian Xxx.
Auntie Beverly I will miss our weekly phone calls you are now a flower in the heavenly gardens and reunited with uncle Stan until we meet again.my love and hugs to my cousins
There is no death – only a change of worlds. Gone to a better place. Until we meet again …..
“Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy. “
We will miss you our forever friend Beverly
fond memories will be in our hearts forever.
Debra and Gary, siblings and families. Heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your Mom. You will have so many wonderful memories of your Mom. Cherish them
Pearl
Aloha ‘Ohana
When someone you love becomes a memory , the memory becomes a treasure.
We will miss you always,
Love Shirley and Gord