(Formerly of Oamaru). Peacefully at McKenzie Healthcare, Geraldine, on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Jean, for 60 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Liz and Tony O'Neill, Raewyn and Warwick Blakie, Carolyn and Tim Baker, and the late Richard. Loved granddad of Chris and Adina, Tim and Sara, Zoe and Sean; Michael and Karolina, Lisa and Connor; the late Nova Jean, and Kimberly, and David; Kirsty and James, David and Kallia and Sarah, and great-granddad of his 17 great-grandchildren. Dearly loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations to Alzheimer's South Canterbury would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service for Bevan will be held at Betts Funeral Services, 33 North Street, on Monday, February 16 at 2.00pm. Messages to the Brown family, c/- 46 Spring Road, Timaru 7910 or email
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Published by Timaru Herald on Feb. 13, 2026.