BEVAN, Lea Melanie

Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ - Posted: Wednesday, June 11, 2014 - Lea Melanie (Gaudart) Bevan, 84, passed away June 6, 2014 in Lake Havasu City following a valiant effort against emphysema. She was born July 6, 1929 in Falher, Alberta Canada to Joseph Vincent and Theresa (Bahuon) Gaudart. Lea was a 20-year resident of Lake Havasu City. As a young woman this strong-willed, independent lady moved to Oakland, Calif., working seven years for Kaiser Steel and then on to Los Angeles for a 27-year career at Leroy Crandall and Associates, a subsidiary of Law Engineering, pre- eminent soil and foundation geologists. Lea and her late husband, Bob, were active members in the Eagles, ELKS and the American Legion Lodges as well as enthusiastic RV-ers. They loved the fellowship within these groups. Mourning her passing are many relatives and close friends in both Canada and the United States. A celebration of life for immediate family and close friends will be at a future date. Burial was at Lake Havasu Memorial Gardens. Contributions can be made in Lea's name to Hospice of Havasu. Thoughts, memories and condolences can be sent to the family directly or through www.lakehavasumortuary.com. Arrangements are under the care of Lake Havasu Mortuary and Crematory, 2225 N. Kiowa Blvd.