Edward John Beddome, passed away Friday, March 27, 2015 at the age of 88 years.  He was born June 25, 1926 at his parent’s home in Red Deer Hill. Ed was the second son of Harry and Dolly Beddome.  When Ed was four his mother passed away leaving his father with 3 small boys and an infant daughter. They then all moved in to their Grandparents home for a period and lived with many “aunts”.  Ed returned home shortly after his father married Olive Furmston and they soon welcomed a sister Diane.  Many stories where told about the time at Grandma’s. They were a close knit family, having many celebrations that brought everyone home.  Ed was raised on the family farm and began his own farming career in 1947. While he worked ‘out’ a bit his passion was always the farm and he returned to farm full time as soon as he could.  On December 3, 1952 he married Loreen Fahner in Tisdale, SK and they farmed together for over 60 years.  Dad loved to farm.  He was also very pleased to have continued the family farming tradition and displayed the Century Farm award with pride.  He continued to farm his own land into his late 70’s and was a reluctant “retired farmer”.  He also enjoyed his sports, playing softball, curling, golf and fishing with family and friends.  While he loved to play, he also loved to watch his grandchildren play those same sports just as much.  He was very proud that he and his team mates from the 1948 Royal Hilltops Fastball team where inducted into the Prince Albert Sports Hall of Fame in 2013.  Dad enjoyed visiting with family and friends.  Family was important to him and he looked forward to large family gatherings where you could visit and eat together.   He enjoyed visiting and having friends stop by for a card game or two, which was nice along with a cup of tea and his favorite treat, a butter tart.  Ed is survived by: his wife Loreen, his children: Garth (Judy) Beddome; their children:  Laura Beddome (Shaun Spence), Graham (Megan) Beddome; and great- granddaughter Olivia;  Debbie Beddome;  Brenda (Dan) Neville, their daughter Callie.  His brothers: Chester Beddome and family, Calvin (Esther) Beddome and family; his sister:  Diane Mallett and family; brother and sister In-law:  Harland Chew and Margaret Bodiou.  He was predeceased by his parents: Harry and Dorothea (Dolly); step-mother: Olive; sister: Dorothy Corrigal; brothers and sisters in-law: Andrew Corrigal, Wilma Beddome, Lyle Mallett, Bud & Alma Fahner, George Fahner and Eileen Chew.  A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at 2:30 pm at St. Albans Cathedral, 1410 Bishop McLean Cres., Prince Albert, SK, officiated by Archdeacon Andrew Hoskin and The Very Reverend Ken Davis.  Interment will follow at Prince Albert Memorial Gardens.  In lieu of other tributes memorial donations can be made to Victoria Hospital Foundation or to the donor’s choice.  Arrangements in care of MacKenzie Chapel & Crematorium.  Brian and Bev Stobbs, Funeral Directors. 306.763.8488 www.MacKenzieChapel.ca

• Date : 2015-03-27