GUNN, Elizabeth Burns "Beth " (nee McNair) Mrs. D.B. Gunn passed away in the early morning hours of Saturday, March 26, 2005 at the age of 83. Beth was born in the Royal Jubilee Hospital on March 19, 1922, the daughter of James and Jessie McNair. The family lived on Kings Road and Scott Street before moving to Clive Drive in 1939. Beth attended Oaklands School and Victoria High. During the war years, she worked for the provincial government in the Department of Vital Statistics. Beth valued the many close friendships that she developed in her school and working years and maintained these connections throughout her life. In the spring of 1945, she met a young RCAF officer who was stationed at Patricia Bay. She married, Donald Begley Gunn after a whirlwind wartime romance. Don remained in the service and while they lived in Vancouver, Moncton, Medicine Hat, Winnipeg, Port Arthur, Calgary and Ottawa, she always regarded Victoria as her home. When Don retired from his position as a manger with the Civil Service Credit Union in Ottawa, they returned to Victoria to live in Beth's family home in Oak Bay. After Don's passing in 1987, Beth moved around the corner to York House where she enjoyed the companionship of the other residents. Beth was a lively, sharp, independent woman, who enjoyed travel, shopping, playing bridge and exploring new restaurants around Victoria. She took a great deal of pride in helping to manage her co-op apartment and in being involved in local issues. Beth loved going out with her friends, excursions with the Monterey Seniors and dinners with her family. She led by example, teaching those around her about the finer things in life, and showing them that in your 80s you aren't too old to carry a cell phone or learn how to use a computer. Sons, Donald (Jennifer) and Malcolm, and grandchildren, Alison (Michael Sheehan), Andrew, Matthew, Michael, Gregory, and Christianne will all sorely miss their Mom and Grandma. The family would like to express a special thank you to all the staff of 6B (South) at the Victoria General Hospital for the extraordinary care and kindness that they gave Beth during the last days of her life. A memorial service for Beth will take place at 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 4 at First Memorial Funeral Home 1155 Fort Street. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Heart and Stroke Foundation of B.C. 59729 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timescolonist/obituary.aspx?n=elizabeth-burns-gunn-beth&pid=3360306#sthash.1tAgImNM.dpuf