Sept 4, 1938, to Jan 8, 2024
September 4, 1938 – January 8, 2024
A Celebration of Life for Beverley will be held on Friday, June 14, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at the West Hawk United Church, Provincial Trunk 44 Highway, West Hawk Lake, Manitoba.
Beverley is predeceased by her parents [George and Freida], Brother [Ron], and her First Husband [Patrick]. She is survived by her husband Ray Newman, her four sons, Kirk [Cheryl], Dave [Ledise], Grant [Lori], and Gordon [Sandra], along with her blended Newman family, Dwayne [Patsy], Wyatt [Misty], Lorelei [Mark] and Curt [Eunice]. Also survived by her grandchildren, Erin [Dwayne], Sean [Kadee], Caleigh. Ashley [Jordan], Danielle [Mitchell]. Patrick. As well as her Newman grandchildren, Carly, Paige, Dallas, Markie, Tori, Maisy, Frank [Kayla], Sam, and four great grandchildren.
Beverley was born in Radisson, Saskatchewan. Where she lived until starting her nursing training at the Saskatoon Hospital where she worked in the early years of her career, before moving to Winnipeg to work at St. Boniface Hospital. She married her first husband Pat Mason in 1963 and together they embarked upon Pat’s career as a bank manager putting roots down in several communities–Winnipeg, Kenora, Brandon, Virden, and finally Morden.
When Pat retired from banking in Morden, they began their foray into the world of business. They bought Major Service Centre near Penniac Bay, West Hawk Lake, Mb and ran it as a general store, and eventually added the post office. The store became a focal point for the community and many mornings were spent by locals around the coffee table, figuring out ways to save the world and other efforts. Beverley retired from retailing in 2008.
Beverley had a love for community, she would assist her husband Pat with his volunteer job as the Chief of the Southeast Whiteshell Fire Department (SEWFD) by calling members of the SEWFD to fire calls and other emergencies. She would also organize many of the events that the department would put on. She was a proud Fire Department wife and mother, with three of her sons also serving as volunteers with the SEWFD.
Beverley soon gained the trust of the local community and using her nursing training, assisted survivors of auto mishaps, dispensed medical info to those who requested it and even gave out info about the care of pets since the Mason Family always had Labrador dogs as pets. She spoke with fond memories of her trips to dog shows with her Labs accompanied by best friend Judy Partridge. Her volunteer and community services were rewarded by the Government of Canada when she was awarded the House of Commons Service Award.
Beverley met her second husband to be –Ray Newman at the Firefighters Ball fundraiser a few years after her husband Pat passed away. They were married in September of 2007.
Beverley’s passion was music and dancing. After retiring she and Ray traveled to many dances including Polka Fests in Las Vegas and Hafford, Saskatchewan. She and Ray would host jam sessions every Friday at their home in Mesa, with musicians from her hometown of Radisson who also wintered in Mesa. Beverley enjoyed traveling, cruising and particularly loved wintering in Mesa AZ.
Beverley made many friends in Mesa, in particular her friends from Star Lake, Dave and Theresa Pearson who often stepped in to provide respite for Ray as her cognitive skills diminished.
Beverley’s final few years were spent at the Kin Place care home in Oakbank. The family would like to thank the staff of Kin Place for their commitment to her care.
The world has lost a beautiful, fun loving, caring person who touched many lives during her time on earth.
The family asks for donations to be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada in lieu of flowers.
Celebration of life will be announced at a later date.
Family and friends are invited to share memories and condolences on Beverley’s memorial page by using the comment field below.
