Beattie, Jim (1934-2015). James Duncan Beattie (Jim) passed away peacefully on October 10, 2015. Jim was born in the Anerley district to Watt and Janet Beattie, the youngest of seven children. Dad spent his early years working in the Dinsmore and Glamis area in mechanics and farming. 聽On July 10, 1965 he married Jean McDiarmid. They lived in Rosetown where dad worked for Massey Ferguson and Western Sales-John Deere until the family moved to Battleford in 1985. He worked at Gillen Equipment-John Deere then later at the Battleford Historic Park, Battlefords Youth Centre for several winters and several years as a bus driver. Dad set a standard throughout his life of honesty and service to others. 聽He was a humble, kind, caring but humorous man enriching our lives and many others. His memory will always remind of 鈥渇amily first鈥� and with love, compassion and generosity, we will have all we need. Jim is survived by his best friend and loving wife Jean and his children Darrell (Kelly) children Carter and Ava, Heather and son Jacob, Cindy and son Colton. Survived by sister Jean and numerous nieces and nephews. Dad was diagnosed with Parkinson鈥檚 at the age of 67 deciding to donate his brain to research in the hopes to help find a cure. A huge thank you to all the family and friends who supported Dad through the years and especially the Doctors and great staff at the Battlefords Union Hospital. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the BUH Foundation, 1092 107 Street, North Battleford, SK 聽S9A 1Z1.
