Beverley A. Martin

February 21, 1933 – October 3, 2014

Bev passed away peacefully with her children at her side at the Chemainus Health Centre. Bev was born in Nanaimo, BC to Arthur and Anne Thommassen on February 21, 1933, and soon moved to Youbou, BC. After graduating from Lake Cowichan Secondary School, she travelled across the country before settling down with her highschool sweetheart, Jack Martin. They settled down in Paldi and raised their three children, Tracy, Lynn and Todd. Bev was hired by the Lake Cowichan School Board as a school secretary and soon became “Mrs. Martin” for over 20 years to many high school students. When she married her second husband Doug Wilson, she moved to Duncan. She became involved in the Hospital Auxilary, Theatre Group, Lawn Bowling and Walking Group, where she made many friends. Bev was predeceased by her parents Arthur and Anne Thommassen, brother Robert, and ex-husbands Jack Martin and Doug Wilson. She leaves behind her children Tracy (Ross) Forrest, Lynn (Jim) Hayward and Todd Martin, her grandchildren Jada Forrest (Wes Fowler) and Drew Forrest, Sheena (Dave)Furze, Dayna and Darcy Hayward and greatgranddaughter Peyton Furze and two greatgrandchildren on the way. Bev is also survived by her brother and wife, Bill and Ora Thommassen, sister-in-laws Bunty Thommassen, Betty Martin and brother-in-law Lyle Martin. The family wishes to thank the caring staff at the Chemainus Health Centre. A celebration of life will be held at First Memorial, 375 Brae Road, Duncan, BC on Thursday, October 9 at 1:00 p.m.

Arrangements under the direction of First Memorial Funeral Services, Duncan, BC.