GAY, Beverley H. (Weaver): Beverley Gay, 96, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 27, 2013, in Penticton, B.C. She was born in Wolfe, SK, on September 21, 1916, and grew up among five brothers in Southern Alberta. The family later moved to Fort St John, BC, where Bev graduated high school before attending Normal School in Victoria. Her first teaching job brought her back to the Peace River district in northern BC, where she met her late husband, George Gay, a fellow teacher; after marrying in 1939, Bev and George remained in the area until after their son Errol was born in 1941, at which time they returned to the lower mainland, living in Mission City and then in Vancouver. In 1947 the family moved to Penticton, where Bev taught school in the public system and later established a private school in their home. She was Executive Secretary of Penticton United Church for several years; and was later General Manager of the Okanagan Symphony Society, which she and her husband had helped found. During this period she took up the cello and remained a dedicated member of the orchestra for many years. She and George later joined the Penticton Tuneagers. Bev remained an avid writer, painter, and volunteer in many local community organizations. Bev is survived by her son Errol, and daughter-in-law, Ann, of Toronto; granddaughters Heather Hoffman (Gene) of Emerald Hills, CA, and Erin Cooper Gay of Toronto; her younger brother Len Weaver (Ida) of Victoria, as well as her two great-granddaughters, Ella and Anna Hoffman, and many nieces and nephews. She was pre-deceased by her husband, George, and four of her brothers: Vern, Pat, Bud and Rex Weaver. The family wishes to thank the Garrett and Cleland families, as well as Dr. Derek Barkhuizen and the staff at Village-by-the-Station for their unflagging love and care for Bev. Donations are welcomed to the Community Foundation of the South Okanagan or to the Okanagan Symphony. A memorial service celebrating Bev's life will be held at a later date. Arrangements in care of Everden Rust Funeral Services.