Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 11:00 a.m.
Bevers, John Antonius
JOHN ANTONIUS MACHARNIS BEVERS passed away on April 27, 2017 in Lethbridge at the age of 87.
JOHN ANTONIUS MACHARNIS BEVERS passed away on April 27, 2017 in Lethbridge at the age of 87.
John was born and raised on a farm in the town of Gemert, Netherlands. He was the second eldest in a family of 12.
In 1954, John and Mary were married in the Netherlands, shortly thereafter they immigrated to Spring Coulee, Alberta. This then became their new home where they farmed and raised their family.
John is survived by his four children Maurice (Deena) Bevers, Thelma (Brian) Hogan, Roy (Tabbi) Bevers, Stan (Crystal) Bevers; grandchildren Jennifer (Pat) Rasmussen, Michelle (Gary) Morton, Amy (Jeff) Sodtke, Trevor (Chasley) Bevers, Darren (Braeli) Bevers, Mitchell Bevers, Alaina (Phil) Keeler, Candice Irving (Linc Isaac), Chantalle Bevers, Niki (John) Herron, Sharlee (Willin) Meredith, Brady Bevers and Caitlin Bevers, and 23 great-grandchildren. John was predeceased by two of his infant children.
In Memory of John, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society - 740 - 4th Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB T1J 0N9 or to a charity of choice.
A Funeral Mass will be held at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH - 2405 12th Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 11:00 A.M with Father Lukas Drapal.
Good Bye
Good-bye my family, my life has passed.
I loved you all to the very last.
Weep not for me, but courage take.
Love each other, for my sake.
For those you love don't go away.
They walk beside you
Every day.
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To Maurice, Deena and all the Bevers Family, Very sorry to hear of your Dads passing. Our sympathies are with all of you at this difficult time.
Mary- I'm so sad to hear about John - you & john were a big influence in Pierre's life-it's hard to lose someone after years spent together- my thoughts & prayers are with you & your family
We were so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. We will be keeping all of you in our prayers.
My heart felt condolences to Aunty Mary and Family. May sweet memories bring you all comfort and peace now and always! Love , Renee
Aunt Mary, Maurice, Thelma, Roy & Stan and families. Our sympathies in the loss of Uncle John. We will always remember the fun we had at the farm. Uncle John always seemed to have some great advice he wanted to share.