With family by her side Beverley Janice (Bonnie) (nee Chipney) Harrison passed away at the Dauphin Regional Health Centre on January 22, 2012 at the age of 61 after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Left to cherish fond, fond memories are her husband Boris of 36 years, daughter Trish (Robb) Dubek, son Trent (Valerie), grandchildren Lukas and Liam Dubek all of Dauphin; her father Peter Chipney of Dauphin; one brother Allen (Judy) Chipney of Kaledan, BC; three sisters Barb (Willie) Little of Rivers, MB, Brenda (Rodney) Minshull of Brandon, MB, and Jackie (Darryll) McLeod of Rivers, MB. There are numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members
Beverley was predeceased by her brother Vernon, her wonderful mother Jessie, both her maternal and paternal grandparents.
Beverley was born on April 3, 1950 in Bralone, BC to Peter and Jessie Chipney (nee Semchyshyn). In 1954 they moved back to the farm in the Rice Lake District of the R.M. of Mossey River where Bev attended the Rice Lake School then later High School in Winnipegosis.
When she finished school, Bev worked as a nurse’s aide in the Winnipegosis and Dauphin hospitals and the Health Science Centre in Winnipeg. In 1975, she married Boris Harrison, her true one and only, and they resided in Winnipeg until 1977 when they transferred to Dauphin. While living in Winnipeg Bev took a clerk typing course and obtained a receptionist job with Hadasa Council. Soon after moving to Dauphin the kids arrived and Bev’s life as a mother started. After the children reached school age, she worked as a receptionist for The Office, Words Plus More, Currie Adjusters, and Typing & Stuff. During this time Bev enjoyed spending the weekends and any other spare time in Waterhen where Bev and Boris built a cottage. Many nights Bev would sit by the fire listening to the radio and reading a book and first thing in the morning she’d wake everyone up to go fishing. She loved fishing! While living in Dauphin Bev enjoyed playing slow pitch, curling with the Rockettes and Friday Nite Mixed League. In 1992 Bev and Boris built a new home at the Dauphin Golf Course and enjoyed living there for 4 years. In 1996 they purchased Bev’s family farm where she grew up. Bev was so excited to be back on the farm – this is where Boris said she was the happiest!
Although they lived 50 kms out of Dauphin Bev continued to go to work every day. It was effortless for Bev because she worked at Uptown Pet Clinic as a receptionist. This was her favorite job. Bev loved animals and she had a way with them. When arriving home from work Bev would change her clothes and go straight out to the barnyard and check out her cows with her dog Tia Maria and cats following by her side, making sure Boris had everything under control and in order and if he didn’t she’d let him know. Often Boris would try all day to get a cow into the shelter with no success and Bev would come home from work and go out and call the cow by name and within minutes back in the house to let Boris know she put her in. Bev would rather be outside doing something than in the house, that’s why they didn’t have suppers until 9:00 or 10:00 at night.
Bev was a loving, devoted, generous wife, mother and baba, always there for her family. Family came first!
In February 2009 Bev was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Her strength and determination gave us almost 3 more years. She lived her life to the fullest and fought hard all the way.
Prayers were offered on Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. from the Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Resurrection in Dauphin, followed by cremation. Funeral service was held on Friday, January 27, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. from the Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Resurrection celebrated by the Rev. Fr. Oleg Bodnarski. Holly Hryhoruk served as Cantor. The Crossbearers were Robb, Lukas and Liam Dubek. The Epistle was read by Helen Rolla and Geri Harrison delivered the eulogy. Pallbearers were Robin Sime, Dennis Routhier, Kim Crandall, Darren Kippen, Kevin Beyak and Jeff Beyak. The Urnbearer was Bev’s godchild, Derek Little. Interment followed in the Rice Lake Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Beverley may be made to the Parkland Humane Society or to the Rice Lake Cemetery c/o Trish Dubek, 131-8th Avenue SE, Dauphin MB, R7N 2E8.
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Offer Condolence for the family of Beverley Janice (Bev) (Bonnie) Harrison (nee Chipney)
Boris my condolences in the loss of your Bev. I understand she has had a long fight. Hopefully you can find some comfort in that she is now at peace.
Boris & Family My deepest condolences.
Boris,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family during this difficult time.
Boris – There is simply not enough words to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. Bev and I shared a lot of laughs during the few years we worked together and those are the special times I will remember. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Boris, I am so sorry to hear that Bev has passed away. My thoughts are with you & your family.
Boris, Trish and Family;
My heart is saddened to know that one of the finer people in this world will no longer be amongst us. I had known Bev since my own health issues ensued and she was kind and caring, compassionate and understanding not to mention fun loving. A rare gem who will be very much missed in our daily lives.
Boris, Trish, Trent and families, So sorry to hear about Bev. Her infectious laughter will be missed. Thinking of you. Sorry we can’t be there. Jan and Lyle from Mexico
Boris and family
We are saddened by the news of Bev’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and may Bev rest in peace.
Boris,Trish,Trent and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Boris, Trish, Trent & Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Deepest sympathy on you loss! Always thought about Bev when we were driving by en route to the cabin. Many good memories from curling days. Dave and Linda
Boris & family.. We are so sorry to hear re: the passing of Bev (Queenie).. Our thoughts are with all of you at this very difficult time.
BORIS & FAMILY,PETE, ALLAN, BARB,BRENDA & JACKIE,
WE ARE DEEPLY SADDENED TO HEAR OF BEV’S PASSING.
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
Boris, Trish, Trent & Family-
We were so sorry to hear of Bev’s passing. Please know our thoughts are with you.
Brian & Heather from Texas
Boris, Trish, Trent & Family
We are deeply saddened to hear of Bev’s passing. Her smile and laughter will be missed. Our hearts go out to you at this time of sorrow.
Shane, Christie,Brayden,Haleigh & Brett Rowe
Boris,Trish,Trent&Family We are deeply saddened by your loss of Bev. Our prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.
Boris, Pete, and family.
So sorry for your loss of Bev. We understand she had a lengthy struggle and is now at peace.
Boris,Trish,Rob,Trent,Val,and Family
Our thoughts are with you and we are saddened with your loss.We will always have the greats memories of days gone by.Our prayers are with you and may Bev be in peace in the arms of the lord.
Love Ron&Sherry
Harrison and Chipney Family;
So sorry to hear of Bev’s passing. She was a lovely lady and will be sadly missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this trying time.
God Bless you all.
Trish, I am so sorry to hear of your moms passing….I have been thinking of you and hope you are doing okay:) Take Care…Cathy
Boris & family;
Our deepest condolence.
Tom & Lil
Trish, I’m truly sorry to hear about your moms passing….Ours thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time. May the memories of her fill your hearts forever.
Boris,Trish & Rob, Trent & Val, & the Chipney Family
Our deepest sympathy is extended to your family. Losing someone you love is one of the hardest things we go through, watching that person suffer is even harder to do.Rest in peace Bev
Trish, I know how much you helped your mother in those last weeks, and I feel for you in your loss.Even though she was ill when I met her , one could see that she had been a fun loving person. Take care.
Boris,Trish & Trent Our deepest sympathy is extended to your family.I feel for you in your time of loss.Our thoughts and prayers are with you guys.
Boris, Trish, Trent and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. We pray you draw strength from all those around you.
Thinking of your entire family at this difficult time. Sending you love, thoughts and prayers of strength.
Boris,Tris,Trent@family I was saddened to hear of Bev’s passing. Her great memories will be in your hearts forever.My deepest sympathy to you all.
So sorry for you loss, Bev worked with me when she was a young gal, at the hospital.
Boris, Trent, Trish & family we were saddened to hear of Bev’s passing. May those happy times help to ease the loss. You are in our thoughts & prayers.
Trish & Rob,
Our deepest condolences on your Mom’s passing. She was a wonderful lady…my first meeting with her was me doing my office practicum at Words Plus More in high school… and then again at Uptown Vets when we lived in Dauphin. May your memories of happiness help ease your pain. Our thoughts & prayers are with you and your family.
Glenda Furkalo
Trish & Rob,
Our deepest condolences on your Mom’s passing. She was a wonderful lady…my first meeting with her was when I did my office practicum at Words Plus More in high school… and then again at Uptown Vets when we lived in Dauphin. May your memories of happiness help ease your pain. Our thoughts & prayers are with you and your family.
Glenda Furkalo & Jason Anderson
Boris & Family
We are so sorry to hear the sad news. She was such a wonderful person. Our thoughts are will you.
Boris,
Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
Boris and Family,
Our deepest condolences to you in the loss of Bev. Our hearts go out to you.
So sorry for your loss. Bev was a wonderful, funny lady and we are going to miss her. She made branding cattle so much fun and she was always such a big help at the bull sale. I don’t know if I ever saw her without a smile! Take care and know that there are many, many people who love you all.
Boris and family: I am so sorry for the loss of Bunnie. I will always have great memories of us on the farm. She was a lovely lady and a great cousin. She might be gone but not forgotten. My thoughts are with you all.
Love Shelly