Beverley Joan Gibson died in the early dawn hours of July 1, 2025, with many of her family surrounding her bed and the Canadian flag she esteemed so highly, unfurled in the breeze atop the children’s playhouse in her lovingly cared for backyard.
She is survived by her five sons John (Debbie), Bill (Valerie), Rob (Sue), Tim (Diana) and Danny (Candace) as well as 16 grandchildren and 50 great grandchildren, with one more scheduled to arrive in the fall. Her eldest brother Owen predeceased her in January of 2022 and her sister Lorna in June 2023.
Following the loss of Charlie, her loving husband of 55 years in July of 2012, though she was devastated, Bev was able to carry on through her strong Christian faith, investing in her family by praying daily for each child, grandchild and great grandchild. She was diligent at looking out for her neighbours and their needs, often taking baking to those around her and stopping for conversation. She was also, well read and kept well informed about her community.
Bev served for many years in the nursery at South Delta Baptist Church and was adept at singling out children who were fearful and anxious and providing comfort.
Bev and Charlie were heavily invested in their family with Sunday family dinners, afternoons on the beach at the Point Roberts cottage, camping trips to Kentucky and Roche Lakes and a special outing for each grandchild on their birthdays.
Family around her bed noticed that in her final moments, after weeks of fighting through pain, a smile appeared on her face and each one recognized she had reached her final home.
A memorial service is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, August 23 at South Delta Baptist Church.
July 6th, 2025
I had the privilege of serving as Bev Gibson's pastor for nineteen years from 1981-2000. The legacy Bev leaves is one of faith in Jesus Christ, love and humble service to God and others. Her legacy is now being replicated by her family. Bev's life proves that virtue can be passed along from one generation to the next through faithful example. Bev consistently cared for the most innocent and vulnerable with practical hands-on love. Children adored her as she made every one of them feel special, secure, and wanted. But next to loving her precious family, Bev's biggest passion and desire was to live a life pleasing to God. Now that she has safely arrived in heaven, God will grant her a prominent role for all eternity. Matthew 18:1-4 states, "The disciples came to Jesus, saying, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” And calling to him a child, he put him in the midst of them and said, “Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven." The memory of Bev Gibson will always be a blessing to me and my family!
July 6th, 2025
A beautiful soul - Bev was a joy to be around and the love she showered on her family was so evident. Reunited with Chuck and in the arms of Jesus.
Sincere condolences from Rick and Dawn
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