Obituary of Bev KITCHEN

December 30, 1923 – Calgary, Alberta
April 6, 2020 – Airdrie, Alberta

Thomas “Bev” Kitchen beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather passed away on Monday, April 6, 2020 at the age of 96 years, joining his wife, Joan of 72 years, after being parted for 83 days.

Bev was born in Calgary to Ted and Dolly Kitchen.  He took his schooling in Calgary. Bev was a great athlete, playing all sports, his favorite being hockey and baseball.  At age 17 he joined the RCN serving most of his time on the corvette, HMCS Camrose.

Bev married Joan Fairweather; they lived in Calgary until 1959.  In the early years Bev worked for the Imperial Oil before becoming a Real Estate Agent in the mid 50’s, a career he loved. Due to the times they moved to Coleville, SK to work for General American Oil for nine years.  He and Joan and three sons returned to Calgary in 1968, resuming his career in real estate until retirement.  In 2002, he and Joan moved to a house in Airdrie, AB and in later years they lived at the Airdrie Bethany Care Center.

Over the years Bev was involved in sports with his children, was a Mason and involved in the Royal Canadian Legion. Watching and following sports were definitely his main interests.  Camping was a great love of Bev’s; he especially loved the mountains.

Bev was devoted to his family, the bigger it grew the more he loved it. Bev loved his dogs, the last one being Muffy, who now lives with his son. Up until January 12, 2020, Dad could be found sitting quietly holding hands with Mum. This is a picture everyone involved in their lives will remember and smile.

Bev is survived by his daughter BettyLou (Rich) Schultz of  Brightsand LK, SK; his sons, Don of Calgary, Lee (Liza) of Airdrie, and Tom (Diana) of Drayton Valley; his brother Mac of Washougal, WA; his sisters-in-law, Donna (Bill) Bullied and Lynne (Art Trace) Kuehn; his grandkids, Jody (Garth) Mayer, Lezlie (Corey) Maduke, Aaron (Alayna) Schultz, Chris Rivollier, Bailey Kitchen, Andrea (friend Cody) Rivollier, and Jayna (Haxton) VanEmber. He is also survived by his great-grandkids, Tori (Brady McMillan) Mayer, Rylee (friend Levi) Schultz, Josh and Maya Maduke, Owen and Cale Schultz, Sophie Kitchen, and Bodhi MacKenzie; his great-great-grandkids, Teagan and Taylor McMillan; and numerous nieces and nephews. Bev was predeceased by his sister Isobel (Dave) Grierson; brothers Bob (Una), Chuck (Ethel); three nephews, two great-nephews; and his brother-in-law Franklyn Kuehn.

Thank you to the incredible Airdrie Bethany staff for all the love and care you gave to Dad while he was living at the Bethany. The family very much appreciated all you have done. Thank you to McInnis & Holloway Funeral Home, Airdrie.

If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to Airdrie Bethany Care Center:

Attn: Shelley: 1736 - 1st Ave, N.W. Airdrie, AB T4B 2C4 Telephone:(403) 948-8426, email:shelley.rolfe@bethanyseniors.com.

A private family service will be held. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed on Bev’s obituary at www.McInnisandHolloway.com.

In living memory of Bev Kitchen, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Chapel of the Bells, 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH, CALGARY, AB, T2E 2V6,   Telephone: 403-243-8200.