Beverly Jean Mickelson, age 73 years of Roblin, MB, passed away December 31, 2013 at Roblin District Health Centre.Bev was born July 27, 1940 in Yorkton, SK, to parents Bill and Margaret (nee Benjamin) Cumming. She attended school in Stoney Coulee and Springside where she and brother Bob grew up. She took her nurse's training in Yorkton Hospital and worked there a short time when she met Earl Mickelson. Bev and Earl were married November, 1961. Bev continued her nursing career in Roblin until her retirement in 2003. Together, Earl and Bev built Shell River Herefords, well respected through Western Canada and cattle circles throughout the world. Earl and Bev loved to visit with fellow producers and look at their stock. Through the cattle business, they developed many rich, life-long friendships. Bev was predeceased by her husband, Earl and her parents, Bill and Margaret Cumming. Bev is survived by: brother Bob (Donna) Cumming of Springside, SK; sisters-in-law Gladys Shearer, Laura Mickelson, Ruby Alexander, all of Roblin, MB, Lillian Campbell of Bremerton, WA; brother-in-law Oliver (Loretta) Mickelson of Roblin, MB; numerous nieces and nephews and many friends. Bev's Funeral Service was held Friday January 3, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. from Knox United Church, Roblin, MB with Reverend Mark Hammond officiating. The Honour Guard was formed by retired Nurses that had worked with Bev at Roblin District Health Centre. A reception was held in the Church Hall and was hosted by the Tummel Ladies. The Interment had taken place earlier in the day at 12:30 p.m. at Tummel Deer-Park Cemetery. Warren Leflar, Jim Leflar, Wayne Buick, Tom Robin, Bill Biglieni and Hubert Carriere were the Casket Bearers. Memorial Gifts to honour the life of Beverly Jean Mickelson may be given to Cancer Care Manitoba, 675 McDermot Ave, RM 0N1160, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9 or Tummel Deer-Park Cemetery, Box 226, Roblin, MB R0L 1P0. Notes of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting nairn-chyzfuneralhome.com. Nairn-Chyz Funeral Home, Entrusted With Arrangements.
