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Beverley "Bev" LaPointe

 

Beverley Jean LaPointe

July 29, 1957 – April 17, 2014

 

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Bev LaPointe, peacefully at home with her loving partner Loreli and her faithful companion Tansy by her side.

Born in Vancouver BC July 29, 1957, Bev grew up in Nelson with her parents Verna and Horace “Bucko“ and 2 brothers Allan and Murray.  She graduated in 1975 from L.V. Rogers Senior Secondary School.  Bev was a natural athlete and learned to ski at 3 years old. She excelled in women’s fastball and rode her mountain bike for many years. In 1999 Bev joined Toast Masters where she honed her incredible skills in writing and telling stories.  Bev’s creativity knew no bounds.

Bev was employed for 32 years (1980-2012) with the City of Nelson working in parks and public works.  Many will remember seeing her in the gardens of Gyro Park, which she maintained with pride for 18 years.  Locals often saw her travelling down the street in her snow plow, bus and street sweeper, often joking “you bet I drive like a woman”.

Bev was community minded and had a tremendous social conscience, advocating for public services and environmental issues locally, provincially and nationally.  She committed many years to the Canadian Union of Public Employees working as President of CUPE 339 Nelson Municipal workers, General Vice President on the CUPE BC executive board, chair of CUPE’s BC environment committee and member of CUPE’s National environment committee. 

On September 14, 2013 Bev married long time partner Loreli Dawson. It was a lovely sunny day shared with family and beloved pets in their yard. They were surrounded by the many beautiful gardens that Bev had created.

Bev’s big voice had a heart to match as she spoke words of encouragement and took pride in her good works and civic duties.  Her generosity knew no limits, to both  friends and strangers.  Bev had a infectious laughter with an amazing sense of humour. 

Everything that Bev touched turned to gold. Her beautiful smile always lit up the room and the hearts of her family and friends. Bev’s natural leadership and loyalty to her friends inspired them to do better, to be kind and to bring out the best you had to offer. It was a joy to know her.

A lion of a woman, Bev’s spirit will live with us forever. We love you Bev.

Bev is survived by her father Bucko, brother Murray, loving partner Loreli and her son Cody, aunts, uncles, cousins, many loving friends and her faithful companion Tansy. Predeceased by her mother Verna, brother Alan and her Aunt Lil.

Special thanks to doctors Malpass and Cochrane, the staff at Kootenay Lake Hospital and to Home Care Nursing.

In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to the Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation, 3 View Street, Nelson, BC V1L 2V1.

Please join us for a celebration of Bev’s life at the Best Western Hotel (153 Baker St. Nelson BC ) on Saturday April 26, 2014 at 1:00PM.

 

Time is too slow…for those who wait

Too swift…for those who hurry

Too long…for those who grieve

Too short…for those who rejoice

For those who love…time is for eternity.

 

Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd.

 

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