Obituary of John Beddome

JOHN BEDDOME It is with great sadness and loss that we announce the peaceful passing of John Howard Beddome on November 21, 2009 at the age of 61 years. He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife Nadia, children Sharla (Chad) Pucknell, Trevor and his two precious grandchildren Chase and Bethany. He is also survived by his brother, George (Renee) Beddome and niece Jessica, and mother-in-law Mary Mostoway, as well as numerous relatives and friends. He will be missed by his four legged buddy "Arthur". John was predeceased by his parents, Howard and Laura, brother Bill and father-in-law Mike Mostoway and brother-in-law Ernest Mostoway. John was born in Winnipeg on September 15, 1948. He grew up in Melville, SK. and as a young man found his way back to Winnipeg where he made his home. Before illness forced him to retire in October 2005, he had a long and successful career as Business Manager for the International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades, Local 739. He was well thought of and respected within the Building Trades community and was dedicated to his membership always striving to make things better for them. John enjoyed all sports, gardening and hunting. He was a member of the West Kildonan Curling Club for many years before his illness. He was very proud of his cottage at Crooked Lake, Saskatchewan and looked forward to being out there enjoying his time with family and friends. John especially loved fishing and could be seen out on the lake for hours trying to catch the Big One. The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to the staff at CancerCare Manitoba. A heartfelt thanks to the response team and emergency room staff at the Seven Oaks Hospital for their special caring of John during his last hours. Our thanks also go out to our friends who have given their support and kind words during this difficult time. A memorial service will be held Thursday, November 26 at 10 am at Cropo Funeral Chapel with reception to follow. A family interment will take place at the Yorkton Memorial Gardens in Yorkton, SK. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in John's memory to CancerCare Manitoba. "God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference." Cropo Funeral Chapel 586-8044 1442 Main Street