August 23, 2018
With great sadness we announce the passing of Beatrice Heather Palmer, our beloved Aunt/Friend/Stepmother and Step grandmother, on August 23, 2018 at the age of 96. She died peacefully in her room at Nelson Jubilee Manor in Nelson, BC.
Born in South Slocan, BC to Edith and Frederick Russel, she was the youngest of five children. Her first husband was Leonard Sims during the war years. The second man in her life was George Benwell for several decades until his passing. In later years she married Walter Palmer and was his loving wife for the remainder of his years.
Beatrice lived her entire adult life in Nelson and was employed over the years by several businesses in the community. She was outgoing and never shied away from hard work or from experiencing new things. She was a supporter of the local hockey team and was known for bringing her cow bell to games. In her retirement, Beatrice loved to travel; her favourite trip being to Africa. She also enjoyed many cruises to interesting destinations. Her final years saw her living on the shores of her beloved Kootenay Lake.
Beatrice is survived by her seven nieces and nephews residing in BC and the UK and their extended families, as well as Walter's children and extended families.
No service by request.
On Oct 7th was a celebration of life for Bea Palmer with extended family. It was held at Kurt Lozinskis / Kelsey Ferris Ke!owna B.C. Attending were Jackson Lozinski, Nick Lozinski, Samantha Lozinski, Steve (Marg) Lozinski, Kelly Smith, Merv Smith, Kyle Smith, Mitchell Smith, and Veronica Deady.
There were many stories shared about all the trips she made with them and holidays (Christmases, birthdays, travelling in motor home to Arizona, family reunions etc) Many laughs were had and many tears shed ....
Bea was a very dear friend of 20 yrs and Gramma Bea to all grandsons friends who came to the lake to visit Lozinskis .... She enjoyed driving the boat and partying with them all ... Bea will be missed by all but NEVER forgotten.
There was a toast to Bea with glasses (written on them with her years ) similar to hers when she had her perferred drink GRANTS SCOTCH.
We all toasted "TO BEA ... ".