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BEVERLEY ELIZABETH BIRD
Born: Apr 07, 1950
Date of Passing: Feb 05, 2018
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryBEVERLEY ELIZABETH BIRD April 7, 1950 February 5, 2018 It is with sadness and sorrow that we announce the passing of Beverley Bird at the age of 67. Bev was predeceased by her parents, Pauline and Don Bird. Mourning her loss is her sister Heather; brother-in-law Ben and their family, Sharon (Murray) and Greg. Also mourning her loss are the people who run Bronstone, one of the Winnserv homes for Intellectually Challenged people and Bev's housemates, Darryl, Larry and Tony. In spite of being Intellectually Challenged, Bev lived a full rounded out life. She did ten pin bowling, first with Manitoba Special Olympics, then in a fun league at the German Club. When she bowled with Special Olympics, she entered three National Competitions and won medals at all three events. She has not bowled in the last five or six years after breaking a hip, but enjoyed music, going to Baby Boomer Cafes, attending the ballet and concerts. Bev loved going to work every day at ImagineAbility and worked there for 50 years. A special thank you to Winnserv for their caring, love and support to Bev during her illness, to Deborah Murray minister and congregation at Sturgeon Creek Church for their support and encouragement. There will be an opportunity for people to offer condolences at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Avenue on Monday, February 12, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. with a burial service to follow. A memorial service will take place at Sturgeon Creek Church, 207 Thompson Drive on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Sturgeon Creek Church or Winnserv, 960 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3G 0R4. For those who wish to sign the online Guest Book please visit www.chapellawn.ca Chapel Lawn Funeral Home 204-885-9715
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 10, 2018
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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I worked for first student and I was the monitor on Beverley's bus. I assisted Bev to work and back each day for many years. She was a wonderful lady and I like to send my sympathy to her family friends and coworkers. Rest I’m peace Bev you deserve it - Posted by: Meghan () on: Feb 26, 2018
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I am a friend of a Beverley Bird from imagine ability. I just started going to imagine ability this year every day I go to work at imagine ability Beverley Bird make me laugh and I make funny faces and I make her laugh. Beverley Bird will be never forgotten by all of us at imagine ability. She will be part of imagine ability family. Rest in peace my friend Beverley Bird. We will never forget you àt imagine ability - Posted by: Bruce (Friend ) on: Feb 13, 2018
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I have know Bev since she bowled with my brother Jim back at Empress lanes. She was always full of spirit and always made my morning a lot brighter. She can now go bowling with Jim every day. RIP Bev - Posted by: Glenn Morrison (Friend) on: Feb 12, 2018
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Bev was one of those pure, gentle souls who always managed to make you smile no matter how you felt before you saw her. We will always hear her infectious laugh every time we think of her or hear the happy wanderer. Our hearts go out to all of you. - Posted by: Sharon and Albert Yanofsky and family (Friends) on: Feb 10, 2018
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I knew of Bev personally but have fond memories of Dennis and Bev going to Kinsmen School together if my memory serves me right. She may have also gone to a swimming program that I volunteered at. Dennis and Bev bowled on Special Olympics together as well. By deepest sympathies to her family and once again Dennis and Bev are reunited. God Bless and rest in peace. - Posted by: Bev (ne Binnie) Jurens (sister to her long time friend Dennis Binnie) on: Feb 10, 2018
