February 11, 1961 – June 7, 2022

The family of Beverley (Bev) Shutiak are saddened to announce her passing on June 7, 2022, in Kamloops, BC. Bev was born February 11, 1961, in Saskatoon, SK. She was the fourth child in a family of seven born to Joseph and Olga (nee Hyshka) Shutiak. She attended St. Philip’s School (Gr. 1-7), Churchill School (Gr. 8), Aden Bowman Collegiate, and Robertson Secretarial School.

Bev’s faith was important. She attended Ss. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church (Saskatoon) and Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church (Kamloops). She participated in Ukrainian language, arts, and dance; and was involved with Ukrainian Catholic Youth locally and provincially, serving as Eparchial President. She loved social and athletic activities, such as church choir, basketball, bowling, and softball – full of spirit and enthusiasm.

Bev moved to Kamloops, BC in 1982 for love and on June 22, 1985, married Bernie Blazieko. Also in 1982, she began her 29-year career with Munro & Co., as Office Manager, and completed her career at WorkSafe BC. Her hard-working nature and attention to detail were talents she applied to all aspects of her life.

She travelled to Quebec City, the Maritimes, Hawaii, Mexico, Ukraine, and Smuts, SK.

Bev was an avid football fan, following NFL, College, and especially the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

Her cat, Charkie, brought her much joy and frustration – but mostly he made her heart happy.

Bev is predeceased by her parents, brother Brian, sister Bernice.

Bev is survived by her siblings, Brenda (Greg) Kitz, Bernie (Lisa), Brad (Bonnie Newton), and Blaire (Tom) Prima, nieces Melissa and Vanessa Shutiak, nephews Scott Lang-Shutiak, Austin Prima, and Wyatt Newton, great nephew Emmett Shutiak, special friend Marilyn Hammond, numerous relatives and friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Bev’s memory can be made to the Kamloops SPCA/Saskatoon SPCA, and Kidney Foundation of Canada. Also, please consider organ donation.

A celebration of Bev’s life will be held in Kamloops and Saskatoon at a future date.

Vichnaya Pamiat! Memory Eternal!

You may express a message of condolence at Alternatives Funeral & Cremation.

• Date : 2022-06-07
• Location : Kamloops