Beverly Elizabeth Rogers Howard

Suddenly, at Lakefield Extendicare on Wednesday, November 24, 2010, in her 93rd year. Beverly was the beloved wife of S.C. “Ted” Howard for 70 years, loving mother of Beverly Wallace (husband Stewart) of Toronto, Lynn Walsworth (husband Viv) of Ottawa and the late David Howard. “Nano” to Amy Wallace and Geoffrey Clough (fiancée Mandy Donaldson) daughter of the late Claude and Ehrma Rogers, sister of the late James Rogers, Margaret Sorby and David Rogers. Beverly graduated from the University of Toronto School of Nursing (class of ’39) and the following year with a B.Sc. degree. Beverly worked during the war as a Public Health Nurse and for the VON. She continued to work in various fields of nursing until 1964 when she co-founded the Health Services at Trent University. She was extremely active in the community for over 30 years serving as President of the University Women’s Club, President of the Peterborough Chapter of the Red Cross Society and a dedicated volunteer with the Children’s Aid Society and Meals on Wheels. For 65 years Beverly enjoyed membership in a bridge club formed with close friends at age 12. She was also a longtime member of the Peterborough Chapter of the Shakespeare Club. Beverly’s grandfather, James Rogers, established the Peterborough Canoe Company and her father, Claude Rogers carried on the family business. She spent many happy summers at Stony Lake where she excelled at swimming and paddling with countless friends. Her great uncle, Richard Birdsell Rogers designed and engineered the building of the Peterborough Liftlock. A private family service will be held at a future date. In memory of Beverly, remembrances may be made to the Alzheimer Society or the Canadian Red Cross Society. The family appreciates the compassionate care given by the staff at Extendicare, Lakefield. Condolences and memories may be forwarded through www.comstockfuneralhome.com.

God's Garden

God looked around his garden

And found an empty place.

He then looked down upon the earth

And saw your tired face.

He put His arms around you

And lifted you to rest.

God's garden must be beautiful,

For He only takes the best.

He saw the road was getting rough

And the hills were hard to climb,

So he closed your weary eyelids

And whispered "Peace be thine".

It broke our hearts to lose you,

But you didn't go alone.

For part of us went with you,

When Jesus called you home.