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Beverley Margaret (Bev) Clarkson

June 2, 2025

On June 2, 2025, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Te Nikau Grey Hospital, Greymouth, aged 83.

A loving wife to Tom, my rock and lifetime companion of 63 years, mother and mother-in-law of John and Helen, Michelle, Richard and Ingrid, Suzanne and Rodger, loved Nana of Les, Samantha and Jason, Alanna and Aaron, Amanda and Alex, Sheyanne and Jordan, Nadia and Todd, Sonja and Jin, Martin and Kate, Calvin, Kayla and Morgan, Taneisha and Dylan, Amber and Jasmine, and adored Great Nana of her eight great grandchildren, loved sister and sister-in-law of Val and Eric Holmberg, Judy and Alex Parker-Ryan, Robert and Sarah Clarkson, Ray (deceased) and Alison Clarkson, Liani Clarkson, and Julie and Geoff Porter, cherished Aunt of all her nieces, nephews and a cousin to many.

Messages can be left on Beverly’s tribute page at www.thompsonfd.co.nz
Heartfelt thanks to the staff of St. John, and the ED and CCU at Te Nikau Grey Hospital, Greymouth and Mike ‘Macca’ McEnaney.
In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Johns Harihari would be appreciated, these can be left on the day or on Beverley’s tribute page from Friday.
A memorial service to celebrate Bev will be held in the South Westland Area School Gymnasium, 73 Wanganui Flat Road, RD 1, Harihari, on Tuesday June 10, at 11am.
Followed by refreshments at the Hari Hari Community Hall.

Livestream link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85417780663?pwd=QTxgPAbT5W76sF4bxMAGpvb14Nxjn7.1

Bev Clarkson Memorial Donation for St John Hari Hari – Givealittle

77 Comments

  1. Amber Mckenzie

    Deepest condolences to Tom and the family, Bev will very much be missed x

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    • Dianne O’Brien

      We are so very sorry to hear of Bev’s passing. Tom your life time partner has passed on and life will be hard but remember you both have a lovely family who love you and will support you through this. Thinking of you all

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  2. Jenna Shaw

    Condolences to Tom and family, Rest in Love Bev x

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    • Ben and Nicola Bamford (Conn)

      Sending our love and thoughts to Tom and family. Bev was a hoot to work with on the Ambo and at trainings. I have many fond memories with the Harihari Clarksons from our short stint there.

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      • Adele

        Sending love to you Tom, John ,Michelle,Helen and families, Bev was an amazing lady and I have wonderful memories of her.
        All my love and thoughts
        Adele, Daniel. Kyle and Zane

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        • Russell and Kay Mitchell

          Our thoughts are with you Tom and family , Sincere condolences

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        • Judy and Graham Norton

          Wow very sad. Love to all the family especially Tom.
          A lovely lady RIP Bev xxx

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    • Richard Third

      Very sad to hear the new about Bev
      Rest in peace
      Send my love and thoughts to Tom and Family

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      • Tania Jellyman

        Sending love to Tom and the whole Clarkson whanau. Deepest condolences to you all. Tania Jellyman (nee Robinson)

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        • Bobby Moran

          Our deep condolences to you all ..a huge loss of a special person .wife .mother and community member……Murfitt /Moran family

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    • Steve and Pauline Robinson

      Condolences Tom and family thinking of you all at this time

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    • Olivia Howard

      Deepest condolences to Tom and the family, Bev was a beautiful lady who will be very much missed

      Rest in love Bev xx

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      • Celia

        Deepest condolences to Tom and family.
        Thinking of you all at this sad time xx
        RIP Bev xx

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      • Trev & Davina

        Our sympathy and thoughts are with you Tom & Family.many happy memories of Bev,
        Kind regards Trev & Davina

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      • Mary

        Tom you have lost your best friend and I know it will be hard keeping up that beautiful smile of yours at such a sad time.But I know with the love you shared and a lifetime of memories that smile will come back even brighter.We all love you Tom and your selfless dedication to your community can only be admired.Thinking of you and the lovely gentle Bev whom I remember with respect and love for her work with St John as well serving the community she loved.God bless. Mary Rural Nurse

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    • Jenny Adamson

      Thinking of you Tom (Fred) and family. Such a big loss to you all.

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  3. Jade Campbell

    Deepest condolences to you all at this very sad time 💐

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  4. Sue and Colin Peterson

    So saddened by this news. A stalwart for her community with Tom always by her side. Our deepest condolences to you Tom and all your family. Rest peacefully Bev x

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    • Elsa MacRae

      So sorry to hear this.Bev was a great support for you Tom and all the family. My love and thoughts are with you all at this sad time.

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      • Linda Gardyne

        Much love and sympathy to Tom and family. She was a true treasure and will be really missed. Never forgotten ❤️ 💔

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      • Zara

        Deepest condolences to the family, many great memories with Bev, she was such a cheerful lady and will be missed tremendously in the little town as she will everywhere else ❤️

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      • Steph Wyness

        Tom, Michelle, Suzanne and Family i am so saddened to hear of Bev’s passing. What a wonderful kind, Caring supportive woman. I feel so lucky to have crossed Bev’s path in life. She will be very fondly remembered and dearly missed. Sending Love to you all xo

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        • Doug and Vonnie Cherry

          Our deepest sympathy to Tom and family.
          RIP Bev

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    • Helen Aitken

      Deepest Condolences Tom and extended family. Bev was one of a kind, she will be greatly missed!

      Helen and Glen Aitken

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  5. Judith Seatter

    A beautiful lady who will be missed by all those who knew her.

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    • Trudy Jenkins

      Our Deepest Sympathy Tom and Family

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  6. Diane & John Craig Hokitika

    Our sympathy to you all.

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    • Mary

      Tom you have lost your best friend and I know it will be hard keeping up that beautiful smile of yours at such a sad time.But I know with the love you shared and a lifetime of memories that smile will come back even brighter.We all love you Tom and your selfless dedication to your community can only be admired.Thinking of you and the lovely gentle Bev whom I remember with respect and love for her work with St John as well serving the community she loved.God bless. Mary Rural Nurse ❤️

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  7. Adele Stuart

    Tom and family my sincere condolences to you all what an Awesome lady Bev was fly high Bev biggest of hugs to you tom stay strong R.I.P Bev

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  8. Linda and kevin gibson

    So sorry to hear this, our love and thoughts to Tom and all your family – Bev will be so missed.

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  9. Kaye & Andy

    Our deepest condolences to Tom and all the Clarkson family.
    Very saddened to hear about the passing of Bev x

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  10. Ruth Priest-Johnson

    Our deepest sympathy to Tom and family, We had a few good laughs with Bev over the eleven years we were her neighbour, our love to you all. Ben, Ruth, Taylor,Mackenzie and Brooklyn❤️

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  11. Richard Third

    Very sad to hear the new about Bev
    Rest in peace
    Send my love and thoughts to Tom and Family

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    • Kelvin & Shirley Grant

      So sad to read that Bev has passed. Our thoughts are with you all at this very sad time 💔

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  12. Nahina and Rob Thorne

    So sorry to hear of Bev’s passing. She was an amazing person who will be missed. Much love and hugs to Tom, John, Michelle. Richard and Suzanne during this difficult time.

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  13. Michelle, Yvonne and Jules

    Our most heartfelt condolences to Tom and family. Bev and her incredible sense of humour will be sadly missed by us all. All our love xxxx

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  14. Jill

    Sorry to hear of your loss Suzanne.
    Our thoughts are you and your family at this time x

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  15. Kaye Pickles

    So sorry to hear the news of Bev passing. She is a lovely lady and will be sadly missed xxx❤️❤️

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  16. Annette & Mark Lawn

    Our heartfelt sympathy and condolences go out to you Tom and all the Clarkson family on the loss of Bev, a wonderful kind hearted lady who enjoyed life and was a great community focussed lady. Will treasure the times at CWI, the wonderful date loaves and can’t forget the hankies. Love and strength Tom and of course Cheers & Beers from Speck.

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  17. Karyn MacRae

    Our deepest condolences Tom, John, Michelle, Richard, Suzanne and all your families at this very sad time. Much love Karyn, Ollie and Anna

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  18. Jacqui Pugh

    Heartfelt condolences to Tom and the family for the loss of dear Bev, an awesome and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Bev will be dearly missed. Many memories of happy times spent with Tom and Bev many years ago. Rest in God’s eternal peace Bev xx

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  19. Angela Sloane

    Deepest sympathy to you Tom and all the Clarkson family. Bev was a wonderful supporter of the school and a very proud grandmother of her lovely grandchildren.

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  20. Raymond and Maree Tuinier

    Deepest condolences to Tom and all the family. A lovely lady who will be sadly missed in the community ❤️

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    • Ange Williams

      So sorry to hear this. Our thought’s are with you and your family Tom.
      Ange, Barry,Daniel & Kaycee.

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  21. Jodie Linklater

    So sorry to hear this. Bev was such a lovely lady and fantastic community member. Sending my deepest sympathies to you Tom, Michelle and family xx

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  22. Di

    To Tom & Families. Our thoughts are with you all in this time of terrible sadness. Rest in Love Bev you will be missed by us all.
    Di & Spider

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  23. Jodie Walkington

    An amazing lady with a beautiful soul, you will be missed by many Bev. Thinking of you all at this sad time. Sending huge hugs to you Tom ❤️

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  24. Steff Timms

    To Tom, Michelle & Families sending our deepest sympathies at this time and heartfelt condolences Rest in peace Bev xxx

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  25. Robyn Kelly

    To Tom and family, our deepest condolences at your loss of Bev. Those that knew Bev cherished her support and friendship. She will be immensely missed by all.
    Robyn and Gordon

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  26. Helen & Alistair Lash

    With our deepest sympathy, love and respect to you all Tom. Bev was such a treasure – a true gentle woman always at your side Tom with that beautiful warm smile of hers. She will be dearly missed by all.
    Sending all our love and support to you all.

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  27. Janine Condon

    Sending all my love to Tom, Suzanne and families. Such wonderful lady. Rest in peace Bev. Xxx

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  28. Jacinda & Mike Batchelor

    We’re so sorry to hear of Bev’s passing. A lovely lady who will be dearly missed. Sending love to Tom and family xx

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  29. sally Richardson

    Sending you all lots of aroha and kind thoughts. A lovely lady who will be greatly missed. Take care xx

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    • Kayla Molloy-Jensen

      Deepest condolences to Tom and all the Clarkson family. Rest in peace Bev 💐

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  30. Penny Coleman

    Bec was an amazing person, super supportive and caring, I know she will be hugely missed by so many. Sending love to the whanau and thinking of you all xoxo

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    • Leanne Cochrane

      Deepest condolences to you, Tom John Michelle Richard and Suzanne. Bev was a lovely lady who was sadly missed by all xx

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  31. Mary and Lindsay Molloy and family

    Thinking of you all. Remembering Bev as always there, always supporting her family, always beside Tom and always our neighbour.
    Great cuppa any time of day or night, always there. We will miss you Bev. RIP

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  32. Karen Davie

    So sorry to hear about Bev, Tom after 63 years it’s going to be a big loss, memories are great but not the same. our deepest sympathy to you and all your family, Bev will be missed by all who knew her. RIP Bev, Karen, Steve and Gavin Davie.

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  33. Ron & Martina Meiklejohn

    It is with our deepest sympathy at this time to Tom,John and family, we are here if you want to talk.

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  34. Bryan and Sandra Cudmore

    Condolences to Tom and Family . R.I.P Bev fly high love and thoughts with you all at this difficult time ahead 💔💗

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  35. Grant, Karyn, Cameron and Jahna

    Our deepest sympathy to you Tom and family. Bev was an unbealivable lady and was always there to support anyone, especially there for you Tom. A massive gap for you now. Words can not take away the hurt you will be feeling. Sending you big hugs and our love. Always here for you. RIP Bev. Xxxxxx

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  36. Tania Jellyman

    Sending love to Tom and the whole Clarkson whanau. Deepest condolences to you all. Tania Jellyman (nee Robinson)

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  37. Julia, Gavin & Bruce Twidle

    To Tom and family
    We are so sorry to hear about Bev passing and we are sending love to all of you. She will always be missed
    Deepest sympathies Julia, Gavin, Bruce and our families

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  38. Cindy Clarke

    Sending our condolences to Tom and family . Bev was a super star of south Westland… She will be missed by many.

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    • Michelle Coates

      Sending our heartfelt condolences to you Tom & family.

      From Barry Thomson Mel & Michelle

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  39. Anne Boddy

    Deepest sympathy to Tom and Michelle HariHari was so blessed to have this couple arriving in HariHari Bev was a lovely lady Thinking of you all as time goes by

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  40. Martini family

    So sorry to hear about Bevs passing, deepest condolences from the Martinis. Thinking of you all.

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  41. doug millar

    tom and family thinking of you at this sad time sorry to hear about bev

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  42. Jackie Monk

    To Tom and all the Clarkson families, sincere sympathy to you on the sudden loss of Bev.
    We send special thoughts to Tom at this time. Thinking of you Sincerely from your friends William, Jackie & Ron Monk.

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  43. jackie monk

    Sincere Condolences to Tom and all the Clarkson families on the sudden loss of Bev. A shock to the whole south westland community. Our thoughts are with you Tom, and all your family at this very sad time. Sincerely the members of the West’s Rugby Club, Hokitika.

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  44. Angela and Graeme Anderson

    Our deepest sympathies to the Clarkson family on the sudden loss of a much loved wife, mother, grandmother and family member.

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  45. Leanne MacRae

    Thinking of you all at this very sad time. Bev was always friendly and pleasure to talk with. She will be missed by many.

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  46. Kirsty & Gordon Robertson

    So sorry to hear of Bev’s passing. Our thoughts are with Tom and family. She was a wonderful community minded member of the Harihari community and will be sadly missed by many.

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  47. Rose Hende

    Our deepest sympathy to Tom & family
    Remembering Bev as a very caring lady she will be sadly missed by all
    Rose & Noel Hende

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  48. Vicky Bennett

    Dear Tom and family,
    this is such tragic news to hear of Bev’s passing, my sincere heartfelt condolences, she was such a solid and lovely lady, Bev will be sadly missed by so many people in the community.
    Vicky Bennett.

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  49. Mike and aileen mciver

    So sorry to hear about bev she willl be sadly missed condolences to the family

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  50. Lisa Paris

    Bev and Tom play a very important role with our family, (as well as their community) and we can’t express enough how much we admire, treasure and adore them both. Kind, empathetic, caring, giving, strong as oxen these two peas in a pod. I will always remember Bev’s lovely chuckling giggle, her sparkling eyes and the way she’d say “That’s right”, so very reassuringly. Our hearts go out to you Tom and all the kids, grand kids who love you both so much… lean into each other as much as you can right now. So much love to you all… we’ll be on the way to deliver flat whites, sweet treats and a spare hot chocolate very soon…

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