In loving memory of Beverley Croft
On Dec. 22, 2023, Beverley Croft, beloved mother and “Gra” (to her grandkids), passed away at the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital.
Born to Harry and Millie Barwell on Jun. 3, 1935, in Revelstoke, Bev was the big sister of Jeanie (d. 1957). She is predeceased by her husband, Tom (d. January 2023), and will forever be loved and missed by her two children, Andrea and David, and her grandchildren, Shane and Summer.
Over her life, Bev lived in several communities around B.C., including Kamloops, Victoria and Qualicum Beach, but Squamish was home.
Graduating from Vic High in 1954, Bev then started her working life as a stewardess for Air Canada before marrying Tom in 1961. They moved to Squamish soon after, before packing up the kids for a five-year adventure in Kenya from 1967-72.
After returning to Squamish, Bev worked for a few years as a dental assistant before beginning her career as a Realtor for Black Tusk Realty.
Tom and Bev moved to Vancouver Island to be closer to the grandkids in 2005, retiring in Qualicum Beach. Retirement led to many happy years travelling the world and spending time with family.
Bev loved reading, gardening, her cats, and travelling, and she was a keen golfer and active member of both the Squamish Valley and Eagle Crest Golf Clubs.
Friends and family meant the world to her, and she kept in touch with many of her childhood friends.
We would like to extend our sincere heartfelt thanks to the nursing staff at both the Victoria General Hospital, and the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, for their care and support. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the charity of your choice.
