On Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at Arvida - Ilam, aged 85 years. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of James (deceased), David and Kate, and Terri and Hubert, devoted grandmother of Timothy, Jessica, Susannah, Samuel, Maja, and Emily, and loving great-grandmother to Gracie.  Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Bev Elder, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Beverley to “Trees for Canterbury” would be appreciated, and may be made online at

treesforcanterbury.org.nz. The memorial service for Bev will be held at Linwood Baptist Church, 570 Worcester Street, Christchurch, Saturday, March 22, at 11am.