Obituary of BEATTIE – John Steele

May 4, 1921 – March 31, 2010 John Beattie went to be with our Lord Jesus on Wednesday, March 31, 2010, passing peacefully at the Linden Nursing Home at the age of 88 years. John is survived by his daughter, Penny Covey (W.Ralph) and their children Jessica-Ann Covey-Wannamaker (Sean); Tyler and Nikkolas Covey and great-granddaughter Gabriella Lily Covey all of Calgary; his son Byron Staples (Judith) of 100 Mile House, BC and their children Monica Ball, Candace Staples, Tanya Staples, Desi Staples, Scott White, Christy White-Cloutier, Michael White and their respective families; as well as brother Harold Beattie (Ivy) and sisters Muriel Russell, Nancy Thomas (Gordon), and Lillian Mallas (Ron); as well as numerous nieces and nephews. John was predeceased by his loving wife of twenty-one years, Annie Beattie (2003), his parents Robert and Margaret (1950 & 1978), brother Albert (1975), sisters Margie Oliver (1984), Mary Nixon (1989) and Iris Nixon (2007) and various nieces and nephews. John was born to Robert and Margaret Beattie on May 4, 1921 in Trewdale, SK. He later moved with his parents and siblings to Southern Alberta in 1940 where he farmed with his Dad until his passing and then continued farming with his mother until her passing. He then sold the family farm and retired into the Hamlet of Rolling Hills in 1978. In 1982 he met and married his wife Annie P Beattie (from BC) and his new adventure in life began for the next 21 years. After he married Annie they lived in many places – Rolling Hills, AB; Medicine Hat, AB; Cranbrook, BC; Falkland, BC; Stavely, AB; Delburne, AB; and finally Olds, AB until he was moved into the Linden Nursing Home. John enjoyed travelling to different places, learning new things and spending time with family and friends. John was an avid curler in his younger days and enjoyed hockey and a rousing game of Cribbage and shuffleboard and hanging out at the seniors hall. He also enjoyed doing puzzles and search-word games. He was a quiet and simple man but had a wealth of love for his family and friends. He had a very close relationship with his daughter Penny and her children Jessica, Tyler and Nikkolas. John was a kind and loving man and respected by all that knew him. He will be sadly missed by all. The family wishes to thank the many very special nurses assigned to John’s care and to all the nurses and doctors at the Olds Hospital Acute Care Ward, Olds, AB and the Linden Nursing Home, Linden, AB. Graveside Service will be held at Rolling Hills, AB on Friday April. 9, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In living memory of John Beattie, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Eastside Memorial Chapel, 5388 MEMORIAL DRIVE N.E. Telephone: (403-248-8585)