BEULAH MAE EVES passed away peacefully in Milk River, after a lengthy illness on Sunday, November 15, 2009 at the age of 89 years.

Born February 23, 1920 in Elstow, Sask she was the loving daughter of Ross and Mae Penrose. She is survived by two sons, Ross (Bunny) Eves of Kelowna, B.C. and Doug Eves of Onoway, AB., five daughters; Sharon (Russ) Erickson of Lethbridge, Beth (Dale) Leffingwell of Lethbridge, Jolaine (Doug) Toms of Calgary, Debra (Bret) Hierath of Edson and Lanai (Ron) Schamber of Lethbridge. She will be lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Don Eves and Jodee Gabriel, Lonnie and Kyle Erickson, Leanna Wegner and Darin Leffingwell, Tyler and Craig Toms, Tanya Schofield, Brandon and Clark Hierath and Leslie Morris, Scott, Clayton and Travis Eves, Melanie DuMont and Julianna Schamber, and 25 great-grandchildren. Beulah is also survived by sister-in-laws: Edna Penrose, Pauline Lundy, and Freda Eves.

She was predeceased by her loving husband, Doug, her parents and step-dad Howard Leslie, sister; Dorothy Bianchi and brother; Elmer Penrose. She will be happy to join her beloved dog China who gave her 16 years of unconditional love.

Beulah was a member of the Royal Purple, Prairie Rose Lodge, Hospital Auxiliary and United Church Women. She bowled and curled in her early years and the past number of years, spent many enjoyable hours as a member of the Milk River Golf Club. She loved to bake and was known to have been asked for her famous cinnamon buns, often trading a pan for work done for her.

A Celebration of her life will be held at ST. PETER’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 321 Main Street, Milk River, AB., on Friday, November 20, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. with Reverend Mary Young, officiating.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Milk River & District Health Centre P.O. Box 90, Milk River, AB. T0K 1M0 and/or Ambulance Services.