Obituary of Bev Halet

Bev Halet June 29, 1943 - July 10, 2011 Beverly Mendell Halet passed away at her home in Seabrook, Texas on Sunday July 10th, after a lengthy illness. Bev was born on June 29, 1943 in Liverpool, Nova Scotia and spent her formative years in New Westminister, British Columbia, Canada. Bev graduated from General Hospital School of Nursing, Winnipeg, Manitoba, and moved to California where she worked in the emergency room at UCLA Medical Center. Bev later became a flight attendant for United Airlines and told many stories of the celebrities she met on her flights from Los Angeles to Honolulu, Hawaii. Bev later moved to Houston where her two children, Crystal and Jason, were born. She continued her education while in Houston earning a Bachelor of Science degree cum laude from the University of Houston. Bev worked for the City of Houston Health and Human Services Department as an Environmental Quality Specialist before retiring in 2001 from the City of Houston Department of Public Works as an Assistant Public Works Operations Manager. Bev was involved as a volunteer with many organizations but she especially love to volunteer at Memorial Hermann Southeast where she made many friends. Besides doing volunteer work, Bev loved to fish, garden and travel. Although a Canadian at heart, Bev became a US citizen in 2007. Bev is survived by her husband, John, and her two children Crystal Mendell and Jason Mendell. Bev is also survived by her father, Dr. John Mustard, Victoria British Columbia, sister Elizabeth Mustard and her children Tristan and Tory Khaner of Edmonton Alberta, sister Jean hill and Brother-in-law Dr. John Hill of Bedford, Nova Scotia, her Mother-in-law Patricia Halet and sister-in-law Mary Lederer both of San Antonio, as well as numerous cousins. As was her wish, Bev’s remains will be spread along the coast of Nova Scotia. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society or the charity of your choice. A reception to celebrate Beverly’s life will be held at a later date. The family wishes to thank the doctors and nurses at Kelsey Seybold, MD Anderson, St. Lukes and Vitas Hospice for their care and compassion during Bev’s illness.