Beverley McKechney
1939 - 2022

The light of our lives came to this world on April 16, 1939 at Bienfait, SK. A huge void was left in our hearts on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 when she was called home to be with all who left before her, including:  mother Jean Cowan and father William Stanley Hayes, as well as her mother-in-law, Inez McKechney, and father-in-law, Garfield McKechney.

  As a young woman, she worked at Henders’ Drugs, Love Story, and delivered delicious take-out as a carhop server at Charlie’s Drive-In.  She married the love of her life, Gary McKechney, who stole her heart and easily persuaded her to make their home on the farm NE of Bienfait in December 1957.  They happily settled with their 3 children, Sterling, Stacey, and Robin.  Their hearts became heavy when they said goodbye to infant daughter, Dana at childbirth. They mourned numerous friends and family including nieces, nephews and so many others. No one meant more to her than her family, dear friends, or anyone who simply needed a friend!

Left to cherish this phenomenal lady forever is her partner of 65 years, Gary, whose love story together has been epic.  Also, memories of Bev will be treasured by son Sterling (Cheryl) and grandchildren, Kyler (Amanda), Meaghan, daughter Stacey McInnes (Colin), son Rob (Camy) and grandsons, Cole and Josh.  She was deeply cherished by all nieces, nephews, (great and otherwise), brother-in-law Ron and sister-in-law Peg McKechney are feeling her loss, as well.  Bev is also survived by her brother and only sibling, Kevon.

To say that she was a phenomenal wife, mother and grandmother is a huge understatement.  Whether she was teaching her own kids to be good people, or sharing her passions of hockey, ball and figure skating with so many honorary “kids” through coaching them, or teaching power skating, very few lives were left untouched by this talented woman.  She believed that her calling was to be there for ANYONE who needed her. Her great faith led her to become a member of the Trinity United Church in Bienfait, a member of the UCW, a Sunday School Teacher Superintendent, sorority sister, drive-in car hop, minor sports statistician, combine operator, farm partner, and the best doughnut maker in all of the world.  Anything she did, she did was with the greatest of love, including gardening, and making a variety of delicious jams to have ready to give away at a moment’s notice.  Earlier she wiled away her limited “down time” with knitting needles in front of her favourite tv shows.  Her needlepoint pictures of family and friends’ special events still hang as proof of her extensive talents.  Her greatest achievement was the way she could make everyone feel that they were the most special person on the planet.  She always gave the spotlight to everyone else.  No words can describe how much we will miss her.  The world was a much better place with her in it, but, like a shooting star, she can only be with us for a time, and now must shine her light where she is needed more.                      

Shine bright like a diamond, Mum.
 There will never be anyone like you!  

The Funeral Service for Beverley was held on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at  2:00 p.m., St. Paul’s United Church, Estevan, SK with Rev. Susan Reed officiating. Interment took place at Souris Valley Memorial Gardens immediately following the service. All were welcome to attend the luncheon at St. Paul’s United Church auditorium.

A live stream of the Funeral Service will be available for the next 90 days using this link: https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=03c57715-1294-4483-9274-9323b6b882c0.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan Inc., 301 - 2550 – 12 Ave., Regina, SK S4P 3X1 or Canadian Diabetes Association, 917 A Albert St., Regina, SK S4R 2P6 or any charities dear to your heart that honour Mum’s passions.  

Hall Funeral Services in Estevan provided care to Beverley's family - Yvonne Clark, Funeral Director.