BEATTY - Kenneth James Beatty, 25 April, 1930 - 2 September, 2017. Mr. Kenneth Beatty of Yorkton, SK passed away on the morning of September 2, 2017 at the Yorkton and District Nursing Home. Ken grew up on the Beatty farm and went to Shamrock School; both east of Yorkton. Shortly after marrying Clara they moved to Alberta where they raised their family in Edmonton and Seba Beach. Ken and Clara returned to Yorkton in 2007. Ken will be remembered for his marvellous smile and easy going nature. He was a loving husband, a wonderful father, an avid outdoorsman and a generous volunteer. He loved music and he loved to dance. Throughout his life Ken had an incredible attachment to animals and he loved them all, big or small. Ken was predeceased by his father, William; wife, Clara and son, Barry. He is survived by his daughter Brenda and a sister, Betty Lou. A private interment service will be held in Edmonton, AB. Friends so wishing may make donations in Ken's name to the Yorkton SPCA as tokens of remembrance. Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.christiesfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Christie's Funeral Home & Crematorium, Yorkton, Saskatchewan.