To the Seaman Families,

I watched the service for BJ and it brought back many pleasant memories of my time shared with him when he was the chair of The Salvation Army Advisory Board. While he was well known as an astute business person, intelligent and in many ways somewhat a personality bigger than life, I knew him mostly as a fine Christian gentleman who really care for the well being of others. He exhibited this quality of his character in his involvement with The Salvation Army. I was so happy to be able to visit him in his home on a couple of my trips back to Calgary in recent years.

I hope that all of you will find your grief and loss softened by cherishing the good memories you have of him and be inspired by his practical faith.

Major Wilson Noble

Thanks for the memories BJ. Quick and sharp as tack in every way, and always that sense of humour and twinkle in the eye!

I had the privilege of working with BJ at Bow Valley Industries Ltd. during their hay day in the mid 70s. 5,000 employees in 12 divisions in 55 entities in ten countries! Not bad starting from a small private company started by three brothers from Roleau Saskatchewan! What a wonderful team of complementary personalities. If there was friction between them I never saw it.

Condolences to all the children, 8 grandchildren and 11 great grand children! You will miss him.

To the family of BJ Seaman

Our sincere condolences on the passing of BJ.

He was a friend, partner and Director in a new oil and gas company we started in 1988.

Michael and Elizabeth Columbos

BJ: rest in peace my good friend and fellow rural Saskatchewan traveler. I had the pleasure of benefiting from the wise corporate knowledge and generosity of spirit of B.J while serving on a board of directors with him.. I will always treasure the memory of that experience. BJ , while a successful and accomplished business person, had a grounded "down to earth" personality reflective of his roots.

Bill Kaufmann

To BJ’s family,

I was deeply saddened to hear about BJ’s passing. He and I spent a number of years as Doc’s bow cooks (dishwashers) when we had our annual peasant and duck razoo at Brooks in the early days of Bow Valley industries, joined by Harley Hotchkiss and Bob Phibbs, with return shoots here in Ontario at Griffiths Island before the action moved to the UK and Scotland. We had many great evenings with Ev and BJ, as well as unforgettable lunches at the Petroleum Club (usually very expensive) and before they bought at Maui, golf and fishing in Barbados.

BJ was an incredible character with an unforgettable personality and very deceptive and low-key when it came to his contribution to the success of the Seaman brothers’ many enterprises. He will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him and many others who have and will benefit from his charitable endeavors. Please accept my sincere condolences.

John B. Newman

It was amazing caring for BJ for over 5 years at Garrison Green. I will miss him deeply but will hold onto the memories we shared! May you Rest In Peace.

Marion

Deepest sympathy to the Seaman family. I know his family will miss his presence. BJ will be missed by so many people whose lives have been changed because of BJ. I first met BJ at the Oilmen's Annual Golf Tournament. He was a gentle man with a great sense of humour. When I became Regional Director for the Canadian Foundation for Ileitis and Colitis (currently Crohn's and Colitis Canada), the very first paid staff in Western Canada for this fledging Health Charity. The Calgary Chapter was ready to move forward to a different level. It was decided that we should form an Advisory Committee. We were blown away when BJ said Yes. His name, wise council and generosity served the foundation for several years helping us grow.. We were truly grateful for the difference BJ Seaman made to this charity, to the world renowned Research and Education has made for those living with Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis. Thanks you! Well done good and faithful servant. Rest in Peace. Wilma and Barrie Clark

I have fond memories of attending political and social events where the Seaman brothers were present.

BJ could be found, surrounded by friends and colleagues, telling a story, seeking viewpoints, or quietly listening.

His laughter was contagious and embraced everyone around him.

His legacy is significant - he contributed much to many, bettering our community, city and province.

My sincere condolences to BJ's family.

Kate Thrasher, Calgary

My late father, Mac Baker, was a lifelong friend to the Seaman brothers. If memory serves me, they got started in the Peace River region with a partnership, SEDCO and Seismotech around 1950. The partners went their separate ways amicably not long after moving to Calgary. I particularly remember BJ as a likeable character with a great sense of humour....a quality found in many folk from Saskatchewan. After all, it would have been near impossible to get through the Great Depression without one. My mother, Betty Baker. told me about the time, many years ago, when my dad and BJ were on a curling team at the Glencoe Club. They won a bonspiel where each winning team member got one of those indestructible Sunbeam toasters in 1954. After being presented with his toaster, BJ exclaimed "guess I'll go home and make a piece of toast!!" Believe it or not, I still have that toaster in my kitchen and it works great.

My sincere sympathies go to all of the Seaman family. I hope that you are comforted by the many happy memories and pride you all must feel as the sons and daughters of a great Canadian and fine gentleman.

Sincerely yours,

Andrew Baker

Burlington, Ontario

Dave Parsons; my father had the blessing to work with BJ for many years at Bow Valley Industries. BJ was very kind to take me as his Godson. What an exemplary person he was in everything that he did in life, and all he accomplished. Godspeed sir.

Byron and our father Bruce were long-time friends, both in business and in their social circles. They enjoyed countless bird hunting and fishing trips together and played weekly games of gin rummy for many decades. We'll always remember Byron as a kind and gracious man with a great sense of humour. Our sincerest condolences go out to his family, he will be dearly missed.

Ian Watson and Mary-Ann Owens

I got know BJ through his older brother, Doc. BJ was a fabulous man who had time for everyone. He loved the game of hockey, whether it be NHL, WHL, or University games. He treated everyone he met with respect and dignity no matter who one was.

We spent many a good time together talking hockey and sometimes life stories, having the odd lunch at his favorite spot -- the Calgary Petroleum Club or at hockey games at the Saddledome and Father Bauer Arena.

BJ was a pillar in the Calgary business community, a true leader and a individual who believed in giving back to his community. Calgary is a better place today in so many ways thanks to the efforts of BJ.

Sincere sympathy to his brother, Don and the others in the family.

Sincerely, JACK NEUMANN

On behalf of the staff and Board of Directors of the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum, please accept our sincere condolences on the incredible loss of your father, grandfather and great grandfather. BJ will be missed by many and particularly his love of sport.

On behalf of everyone at the Calgary Petroleum Club, I would like to convey my most sincere condolences to the extended Seaman family. BJ was a fine gentleman, a strong CPC supporter , and a pioneer in Alberta.

May he rest in peace.

Toni-Marie Ion-Brown

General Manager

Calgary Petroleum Club

My condolances to all the family.

As a member of Earl Grey and a close friend of Erskine Williams I had the opportunity to spend many

Pleasant times with BJ

Always treated him with great respect we will sincerely miss him

Colonel Lee Thompson