You provided guidance to me when I was a young nurse entering in the NP program as my clinical instructor. You identified my strengths and help me build on them and challenged me when you knew I wasn't working to my potential. You got me my first NP job...hooked me up with Madge in Hay River, a locum in Springdale and then on to a teaching position at the Center for Nursing Studies. We talked often as you worked at the College moving and shaking things up to progress our competencies and broaden our scope of practice. We became friends and I would visit you at your home on Penney Crescent. I remember us talking about the renos you done and how proud you were of Scott and his studies at the MUN Engineering Program. We often talked about how he was similar to my nephew... so focused, mature and driven.

You met me for coffee when Kyrian was sick in hospital and listened to my grief and provided me with comfort.

After you moved to the Valley I didn't see you much but we stayed in touch. You visited me at our cabin when you were biking in the area (photo attached). I was amazed how you guys were navigating all those hills in Salvage. We had another great visit when my Katie was playing soccer in the Doyles... you came out to watch and later we enjoyed a nice glass of red. Despite the time and the distance between us we could pick up conversation when we saw one another like no time had passed. Some would say this is true measure of friendship. I was always inspired by your commitment to nursing. A true professional with a no bullshit approach...one that is needed in our flailing health care system. I admired you so much and feel truly blessed to have met you. You should know I have applied to finish my masters...you told me if I didn't it was all a waste. I'm so sorry I didn't get to say good bye to you, but I will cherish forever our memories. You have left a lasting impression on me. A big hug to WIlfred and Scott. She loved you guys to bits. My heart is broke for you.

You provided guidance to me when I was a young nurse entering in the NP program as my clinical instructor. You identified my strengths and help me build on them and challenged me when you knew I wasn't working to my potential. You got me my first NP job...hooked me up with Madge in Hay River, a locum in Springdale and then on to a teaching position at the Center for Nursing Studies. We talked often as you worked at the College moving and shaking things up to progress our competencies and broaden our scope of practice. We became friends and I would visit you at your home on Penney Crescent. I remember us talking about the renos you done and how proud you were of Scott and his studies at the MUN Engineering Program. We often talked about how he was similar to my nephew... so focused, mature and driven.

You met me for coffee when Kyrian was sick in hospital and listened to my grief and provided me with comfort.

After you moved to the Valley I didn't see you much but we stayed in touch. You visited me at our cabin when you were biking in the area (photo attached). I was amazed how you guys were navigating all those hills in Salvage. We had another great visit when my Katie was playing soccer in the Doyles... you came out to watch and later we enjoyed a nice glass of red. Despite the time and the distance between us we could pick up conversation when we saw one another like no time had passed. Some would say this is true measure of friendship. I was always inspired by your commitment to nursing. A true professional with a no bullshit approach...one that is needed in our flailing health care system. I admired you so much and feel truly blessed to have met you. I always felt so welcomed in your company. I'm so sorry I didn't get to say good bye to you but I will cherish forever our memories. You have left a lasting impression on me. A big hug to WIlfred and Scott. She loved you guys to bits. My heart is broke for you.

Bev was a friend and colleague for whom I had the utmost respect. I will miss her immensely. She was a courageous, determined and principled person that reflected in her multiple roles in the nursing profession. She embraced visionary and values based thinking and practice in the her roles of leader, educator, practitioner and advocate. In all of those roles, Bev embraced the challenges with optimism and determination. Bev's life, though short, was a life well lived. The contributions she made to health care and the nursing professional, provincially and nationally are an enduring legacy to her commitment to her profession and community. In the days before her passing, I sent her a poem that reflects the depth of my affection and admiration for the exemplary woman, friend and professional that she was. I share it here again...