Beryl is survived by daughter Wendy (Gerald) Robinson, sons Jim (Sandi) Reed, Terry (Barb) Nerling, Barry Nerling and sister-in-law Ruth McAllister. 8 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and by many niece and nephews. Mom was predeceased by her parents Jim and Ada McAllister and siblings Eileen Wejr, Barney, John and Terry McAllister. Mom was born in the living quarters behind the old Lumby Post Office. Mom left Lumby to join the CWAC in WW2. Stationed in Victoria, Suffield Air Base in Alberta and Ottawa Ont. After her discharge she worked a variety of jobs but mostly in book keeping and running her own businesses. She retired at the age of 88 but still did income tax for family and friends right up to last year. Mom loved playing sports her first love was playing basketball first at school in Lumby then the women’s seniors basketball club in Vernon. Later in life she enjoyed watching her grandchildren participate in variety of sports and activities. Mom was very Community minded, in her younger years she belonged to the Lumby Lend-a-Hand club. Taught swimming lessons at the Lumby pool. In Vernon she taught swimming lessons on Okanagan Lake at Sutherland Arms. She was a driving force behind the referendum to build Kal Tire Place. She ran for Vernon City council. Treasurer of Vernon Minor Hockey. In her early 90’s she raised over $70,000 for the Vernon Dialysis Unit to replace there old chairs. She was known as letter writer to the local papers in Vernon and Lumby her Motto was “To remain silent indicates acceptance”. We would like to express our sincere thanks to all the staff at the Vernon Dialysis Clinic for all your love and support for Mom. A special thanks to Dr. Boucher for all that you did for Mom. Flowers declined, please make a contribution in Moms name to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, BC Branch.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Beryl Nerling November 2nd 2020..
Death notice for the town of: Vernon, Province: Colombie britanique
It was a sad day to hear of Beryl’s passing. Beryl was a wonderful friend who had a huge impact on my life and that of my family. She was a teacher a mentor but most of all a friend to me. We had so many talks about our families sharing stories and always laughing. I will miss her but will remember her with love and gratitude, and I will always be thankful that I was one of the lucky ones that called her my friend. My families heartfelt condolences go out to her family whom she loved so dearly. ” To remain silent indicates acceptance” Debi Sewell