Obituary of Derrell Beaver

Wîcha Wathte Rhmuyanû

January 14, 1962 – Morley, Alberta

December 13, 2022 - Morley, Alberta

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Derrell (Chico) Beaver on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at the age of 60 years.

Derrell was a kind-hearted, hard-working man. He always put others first. He was a pillar of great strength to the community as his given Indian name Wîcha Wathte Rhmuyanû.

Darrell was born January 14, 1962 to Charlie Rabbit Sr. and Helen Hunter-Beaver. He grew up around rodeo, he was a saddle bronc rider, a pickup man, and a rodeo contractor under Bar C U Rodeo.

In 1981 he met the love of his life Pauline, they have been together since October 1981 and were married on May 17, 1991. They had four children together, Boyd, Lacey, and twin boys whom they lost in 1999.

He was an avid sportsman participating in all sports, volleyball, baseball, hockey, rodeo, pow-wow, and golf. He was also a referee in hockey. Most of all his passions were horses and dedicated time with his family.

Derrell was an active member at the Morley United Church, every Christmas he would ensure that the church nativity scene was put up with lights, and he always had the Christmas tree ready for the candlelight service on Christmas Eve.

He took pride in his work, had an amazing attitude in any situation and was a person who would give you the shirt off his back if anyone needed it. He never refused when he was called upon by anyone, family friends or co-workers he wouldn’t let you down.

Darrell will be missed dearly by all who knew him.

Derrell is survived by his beloved wife Pauline, and companion of forty-one years; his loving children, son Boyd and daughter Lacey (Colton); his cherished grandchildren, Moraes, Paradise, Kaceton, Cooper, and Mataya; father Charlie Rabbit; mother-in-law Kathleen Poucette; adopted family, Duane, Pam, Eleanor, Jay W, Nathanie, Vonnie, Carmen; siblings, Brenda (Jackson), Martina, Harvey (Janice), Trilena, Homer (Sheila), Ron (Martina), Deidrinne, Lorraine (Ruben), Iona (Hank),and Maureen. He is also survived by a large extended family in Maskwacis and Big Horn.

Derrell was predeceased by his twin boys; his mother Helen Hunter-Beaver; great-grandparents John and Leah Hunter; his maternal grandparents, Nat and Gertrude Hunter; his paternal grandparents, Jake and Agnes Rabbit; brothers, Merrill Beaver, Charlie Beaver Jr; sister Linda Abraham; uncles, Gordon, Nat Jr., John Dee; niece Mevalena Beaver; nephew Nathaniel Jake Beaver, Brennan Mark, Darcy Beaver, Robbie Mark; father-in-law Paul Poucette; brothers and sisters-in-law, Valda, Paget, Miranda, and Jason.

We apologize if we have missed anyone.

Wake Services will be held at the Residence of the late Derrell & Pauline Beaver (Morley, AB) on Saturday, December 17, 2022 and Sunday, December 18, 2022.

Funeral Services will be held at the Bearspaw Youth Centre (Morley, AB) on Monday, December 19, 2022 at 11:00 a.m.  Graveside Service to follow at Wesley Cemetery (Morley, AB).  Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed here.

In living memory of Derrell Beaver, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Cochrane, 369 Railway Street, Cochrane, AB T4C 2E2, Telephone: 403-932-4740.