Donald "Don" Charles Beddie

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Donald Beddie. Don passed away peacefully with family at his side while residing at Ivy House on October 6, 2024.

Don was born October 15, 1923 and was raised on a farm near Prescott Ontario. After attending local schools he worked on the farm until it was sold in 1945. He then came west and for the next six years were spent at various jobs including bush work, truck driving, road construction on the Pine Pass, tug boat engineer on the northern rivers, mechanical work and some courses at Tech Schools.

He met Molly Dumo in Edmonton in 1948 and they were married in 1950 in Edmonton where he was working. In 1951 they came to Spillimacheen where he worked as a powerhouse operator and mechanic at the Giant Mascot mine. Sons Craig and Dale were born in 1952 and 1953. The mine closed in 1957 and during that time he worked as a mechanic, welder, electrician, machinist, machine operator, driver and foreman. In 1958 they bought the Trading Post in Spillimacheen and sold in 1979. In 1960 Bariod of Canada bought the Giant Mascot property and Don went to work for them as a mechanic, welder, driver and foreman. In 1966 they bought Jim's Service later known as DC Service which he ran until 2001 when he sold. He retired and was active with fund raising for the Canadian Heart and Stroke Fund for which he was recognized as one of their top fund raisers. He loved playing crib and did so throughout the valley.

He was a member of the Freemasons for over 60 years. He moved into Ivy House December of 2022.

He touched the lives of many people and will be remembered for his generosity and compassion and sometimes lack of patience.

He loved his family was extremely proud of for what they had become and accomplished.

He will be remembered and sadly missed by his sons Craig (Marlene) Dale (Darlene) Grandsons Dean (Leanne) Chad (Emily) Greatgrandchildren Hailey, Julianne, Dylan, Ian, Scott and Greatgreatgrand daughter Bennett. He is survived by brother Bob (Edith) and preceded by Molly(wife) and Helen(mother)

There will be a Celebration of Life at the Brisco Hall in Brisco, BC on Saturday, November 9th, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.