Beverley Elva Larson

On October 1, 2021 Beverley “Bambi” Elva Larson, age 75, of Prince George, BC, passed away from complications of Lewy Body Dementia. Our hearts are breaking for losing her, and we are also thankful that she is no longer suffering.

Mom, Mommykins, Granny, Gran, Auntie Bam, Bambi was born in Prince George, BC on January 29, 1946. She lived her entire 75 years, 8 months and 2 days here, growing up in the army camps, until her family moved to Burden Street. She attended Central Fort George Elementary and Duchess Park Secondary. Mom left school early to help her family care for her grandmother, Mary Elizabeth McCabe, to whom she was very close. Later in life, she returned to school to complete her GED and take bookkeeping courses.

Mom married our father, Cecil Bruce Larson, on a slightly snowy May 23, 1964 and they were wedded for 47 years until his death on August 20, 2011 from lung cancer. They lived in various places in Prince George, eventually building their home on Gillett Street. During their years together, Mom loved buying trees, planting them in yard and watching them grow. She was part of a bowling league when younger and, despite poor eyesight, was a top-notch bowler. She was always up for a game of crib, Scrabble, hearts or Yahtzee, a cup of tea and a long visit with her family and friends. She enjoyed staying up late talking or reading, and considered herself a night owl. She loved game shows like Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune. Mom was an avid reader of all genres, loved to do the daily crossword and crypto-gram in the Citizen and stay up-to-date on everything happening in Prince George and the world.

Mom showed her love for us through her acts of service. She cared for all of us. She was up to drive us anywhere; she looked after Tracy’s beloved cats even though she was not fond of them; she cared for her grandchildren; and she baked delicious Christmas cake, cherry loaf, matrimonial squares and raisin cookies. One year, she took a Chinese food cooking class, and we were often treated to homemade Chinese food. Mom put together care packages for family members that she knew might be alone; she spent years providing companionship to her dear Aunt Dora.

Mom is predeceased by her husband Cecil Bruce Larson and her parents Florence Beatrice McCabe Clifford and Lloyd Henry Clifford. She is also predeceased by four of her siblings Peter Clifford, Margaret “Peggy” Hotvedt, Karen Kiss and Dennis “Jake” Clifford and sadly many of her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law as Cecil was one of sixteen children--and she was one of eight herself.

Mom is survived by her loving children, Tracy Larson (Edward Greenop), Jody “Zack” Larson (Wanda), and Adam Larson (Cherilynn) and her seven grandchildren whom she adored: Matthew, Mykhala, Breanna, Bailey, Ava, Jacob, and Lucas. She is survived by her siblings Kent Clifford, Patricia Farmer, and Lorne Clifford.

We would like to thank the caring staff at Gateway Complex Care for looking after Mom these past five years. Due to COVID-19, the family has had a private funeral service on October 9, 2021 and Mom has been laid to rest beside her beloved husband. To honor Bambi’s memory, please plant a tree, have a cup of tea with a friend or family member, and play a game.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer Society of BC or the Prince George Hospice House.