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June 06, 1929
DIED
May 13, 2016
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Beverley Kent Obituary
After her graduation from Victoria High School Bev attended Vic College and then UBC, earning a double major BA in English and History. She took her teacher training at UVIC in 1964/65 and began her teaching career at Saint Ann's Academy in 1965 and moved to Reynolds Secondary School upon its opening in 1967, remaining there until retirement in 1989. For many years she was the head of the English Department and organized the debating club and the awards day ceremonies. She enjoyed every moment of her career, and spoke often after retirement of how she missed teaching. She cherished her many students and colleagues.
Bev retired to Duncan in 1989 and quickly appreciated and embraced the Cowichan Valley, where she made many friends and joined many clubs, including the University Women's Club.
Bev's father, Alec Wallace, died of TB when she was three, and she was raised by her mother Reita and the extended Wallace family. We believe that this experience informed her entire life, strengthening her belief in family and loyalty. She married H. S. (Barney) Kent in 1953 and together they raised the family in Gordon Head. Barney died in 1989. Reita passed in 1996.
Mom will be missed, but also remembered fondly for all that she achieved and generously gave in raising her children and grandchildren. We were always in her heart, and she will forever be in ours.
Alix and Rhys will be forever grateful for the love and care given to mom by everyone at Cerwydden Care Home in Duncan.
No service by request. Those who wish to contact the family privately may use [email protected].
Memories and Condolences
for Beverley Kent
11 Entries
Tony Fantilo
July 25, 2016
I often wondered how to get in touch with Mrs. Kent...I lost track of her after I left Reynolds to go on to be an administrator in Campbell River...I am obviously too late. Mrs Kent was one of my mentors while at Reynolds, she was a true leader, always organizing and encouraging the younger teachers to come forward and take on a leadership role...she was your first important cheerleader, guiding you with her gentle counselling, staying in touch with you with whatever you took on.
She was my role model, loved her quiet, confident demeanour... when she spoke you knew she was a pro, someone you could learn from and someone you could trust.
Whenever I took on a project, I would often say to myself...now how would Bev handle this? She was just the type of person that transcended true inspiration...
My thoughts and prayers are with the family...we will miss her dearly...
Penny(& Ken) Carpenter
June 26, 2016
Deepest sympathies Alix and Rhys and families. Remembering Aunt Bev aka "Little Bev" with fondness today as many memories come flooding back. Sincerely, cousin Penny
Maggie Kelly
June 11, 2016
I remember Mrs.Kent so fondly.She was my homeroom teacher my very first year at Reynolds and my English teacher for 2 yrs. She was always so kind and enthusiastic about everything she taught us. One of those teachers who made an impact on my life..Thoughts and prayers to her family at this time..
Carolyn Dobel
May 26, 2016
Bev was a dear, sweet friend and a wonderful colleague on the Executive Board of the University Women's Club-Cowichan Valley. She co-founded their Book Circle, which is still going strong 20 years later. We will miss her.
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Fran Kirby
May 25, 2016
I remember her art collection! It was really lovely .
Brenda Jackson
May 23, 2016
RIP mrs Kent. You were one of the best teachers at Reynolds. My thoughts and prayer are with your family
James Fraser
May 23, 2016
I have very fond memories of Mrs. Kent. She was my home room teacher at Reynolds from Sept 74 to June 79. She was patient and kind with the rambunctious group of us in her home room. She sponsored me to a youth leadership conference at which I met my wife and influenced so much of my life. Thank you, Mrs Kent. My thoughts are with your family.
Trudy de Goede
May 22, 2016
My condolences to Mrs. Kent's family. She was my teacher at St. Ann's Academy. I remember her with gratitude as one of my best teachers.
loretta chelini
May 21, 2016
My deepest condolences, she was a teacher of mine in high school, her sweetness is still etched in my head,Loretta chelini
Sandra Boyd
May 20, 2016
Beverley and her Mom were our next-door neighbours in the 1980's in Gordon Head. We and our children have many wonderful memories of them both. Our condolences to Rhys, Alix and families.
Don and Sandi Boyd and Family
Liane Ashmore Gustafson
May 20, 2016
My condolences on the passing of your mother, Mrs Kent. We just had our 40th Reynolds High School reunion last weekend and she was certainly one of our favourite and well remembered teachers. People were wondering how she was and if she were coming to our event. Mrs Kent was kind, fair, well organized and a lovely teacher to have. Who could forget her bringing the class to order with a firm "Now class...", one of her oft used expressions. Rest in peace, Mrs Kent.
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