BEACH , ROBERT HENRY: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Robert Henry Beach, on Friday, March 23, 2012 at Battlefords Union Hospital, North Battleford, SK after a short struggle with cancer. Robert (Bob) was born on July 12, 1932 in Banff, Alberta. His mother died when Bob was an infant and he and his brother were raised by his maternal grandparents and later by an aunt and uncle in southern Saskatchewan. His uncle, being a CNR station agent, taught Bob the Morse Code and he began employment with the CNR in 1949 and retired in 1989 (40 years). He worked as a station agent and moved to various places in Saskatchewan and Churchill, MB. His last posting, when the rural stations closed, was North Battleford where he worked as a clerk until retirement. Bob enjoyed golfing, curling and fishing in his leisure time and made many good friends along the way. Bob and Margaret enjoyed their time together, making many trips all over the United States and Canada visiting with family and friends. They spent many winters in Mesa, Arizona. They made many visits with Bob's brother and family in PEI and New Brunswick. A Celebration of Life Reception for Bob was held in the North Battleford Royal Canadian Legion Hall, Branch 70 on March 30, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. A private interment took place at the North Battleford City Cemetery on Friday, March 30, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Ross Odnokon (Grandson) officiating. Bob is survived by his loving wife, Margaret; his sons: Bryan (Kathy), Owen, Robert; his daughter, Kerry and their mother, June; his step-children: Sandra (Glen) Crest, Kathy (Bryan) Beach, Janet (Floyd) Odnokon, Robin Stewart; grandchildren: Jamie (Sherlyn), Jarret, Jennessa, Rachel, Ross (Kara), Robert (Kailey), Clarke, Brittany, Katelyn; great-grandsons: Kazz and Tyler; also survived by his brother, David Beach, Uncle Cameron and Aunt Beatrice Sylvester and Aunt Julie Christopherson; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents David and Alice Beach and granddaughter, Kasha. Memorial donations in Bob's memory may be made to The Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation, Box 1358, North Battleford, SK S9A 3L8 or to the Donor's Choice. The Battlefords Funeral Service were in charge of the arrangements. CARD OF THANKS The family would like to thank Bob MacKay and staff at The Battlefords Funeral Service for their kindness and help during this difficult time. Thank you to Drs. Hesselson and Lipsett for their care of Bob. Thank you sincerely to Scott Parker of BUH for your kindness and help for Bob and the family, the palliative care nurses for your tender loving care. Thanks to the ladies at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church for providing the lovely lunch at the Legion Hall. To family and friends we thank you so much for your love, visits, cards, flowers, donations of food and our support. It was much appreciated. To our grandson, Ross, thank you for the words of love and encouragement. A special thank you to The North Stars organization for their kind tribute to Bob at the last North Stars game. It was so special to honor him in this way. A special thank you to our other family, the residents of Maples 2 Condo for your love and support during this difficult time. ____________________________________________________
