Obituary of Fred Beatty

Frederick William Beatty was born on September 19, 1957 in Shaunavon. Fred's dad, Harold, was a grain buyer so the family moved several times during Fred's childhood. His first years were spent at Eastend, then on to Kerrobert and he graduated while the family resided in Unity. Fred attended the University of Saskatchewan where he earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree. Fred and Marj met at university and were married in 1981. They were blessed with a beautiful daughter, Nikki, in 1984. The wanderlust of Fred's childhood continued as he began his career with CIBC, moved to Agriculture Credti Corporation of Saskatchewan and then back to corporate banking with Concentra. This meant relocating several times within the province, giving Fred the opportunity to develop strong and lasting friendships with many people while indulging in his passion for sports, recreation and outdoor activities. Fred and Marj moved to Yorkton where Fred began a new career with Farm Credit Canada in 2006. The move proved to be rewarding, both in his career and in the many friendships developed in the Fone Hill community where he & Marj rented a farm site. They spent countless hours exploring the countryside by quad, working together in the yard and enjoying the fellowship of their neighbours. Special thanks to Ron & Karen Mehling - your capacity for caring and giving of yourselves enriched and comforted the last few months of Fred's life. Fred slipped away quietly on January 29th at home with his wife and sister by his side as was his wish. His life was tragically cut short by cancer. He is loved and remembered by his wife Marj; daughter Nikki (Ryan Moser); parents Harold and Jan of Sundre, AB; sister Carol (Claude) Bonin of Calgary, AB; and numerous relatives on both sides of the family. Marj wishes to thank the Farm Credit Canada family for their support throughout and beyond Fred's illness. As well, the family is grateful to palliative care, the many home care nurses, sister Carol and sister-in-law Judy for making Fred's final days more comfortable. Special thanks to Joleen and Roxanne. Service Information Monday, February 4th, 2008 1:30pm, Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre