It is with great sadness that we announce Bea passed away suddenly, but peacefully, from complications of lung cancer on October 11, 2011. She is survived by her children; Angela (Andy), Adam (Ute) and Anthony; brothers Lem (Maureen) and Edward; and grandchildren Jessica, Taea, Rashaun, Jaedyn and Jaxon. Bea was born January 4, 1940 in Duncan, BC and moved to Vancouver a few years later. For those who only knew her in her later years, Bea was a spirited teen who was artistic, enjoyed basketball and especially LOVED Elvis Presley. She was a generous person who volunteered extensively and will be missed by the many friends who also gave their time and effort at the thrift store on Commercial Drive and VGH gift shop. Even after a series of strokes prevented her from volunteering, Bea couldn’t resist her need to help those less fortunate and she would give a little change or buy something to eat for homeless people she encountered on her almost daily walk to the Broadway area. Rest in peace Mom.