August 9, 2021

It is with deep sorrow that we announce that Beverley Payne passed away on Monday, August 9, 2021 at the age of 61 in Royal Inland Hospital.

Bev was predeceased by husband John, and her parents Jean and Clarence Tenzer. She leaves to mourn her passing sister Penny Haggarty (John), brother Ed, nieces Alicia and Megan and their mother Cheryl and many caregivers and friends, including those at her most recent residence, Ord Road Group Home.

Bev was raised in Barriere and attended Fitzwater Elementary School and Overlander School in Kamloops.  After receiving her diploma from Overlander, Bev worked at Pleasant Industries and Paper Chase. For many years, she spent most weekends in Barriere with her family. She enjoyed travelling in BC and Alberta with her parents. A particularly memorable trip was to Haida Gwaii in the 1980s.

In 1991 Bev married John Payne, and they had happy times before his passing. She enjoyed bowling, crafts, gardening and visiting the Little Farmers Zoo and the critters at McArthur Island Park. Bev was a kind and cheerful person who touched many hearts.

The family is very grateful to the many caregivers who were so kind, attentive and loving to Bev.

A private gathering for family, caregivers and friends to celebrate Bev’s life is planned.

Should anyone wish, memorial donations may be made to the BC Transplant Society or the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation.

To leave a message of condolence, visit Alternatives Funeral & Cremation.

• Date : 2021-08-09
• Location : Kamloops