June 4, 1934 - Calgary, Alberta

August 29, 2021 - Calgary, Alberta

James Beddome of Calgary, AB, passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at the age of 87 years.

Growing up in the mission district of Calgary, he delivered news papers at an early age and left school after grade eight to start work in order to help provide for his family. He fell in love and married Irene Bernice Deruiter. Eventually they lived in Lakeview Village while his work took him around the world, Irene raised their four sons. He worked in the hydroelectric industry and then moved into Project Management/Superintendent roles for pipeline construction projects. With his long time friend Sandy Bosovich “AT” they worked closely together. His work took him to areas such as: Cranbrook, Olds, Saskatchewan, Libya, Argentina, South Africa, and numerous others, culminating with Section 3 of the Trans Alaska Pipeline System for Alyeska in Alaska. In his profession he was well respected and was considered top in his field. At the age of fifty, he retired as President and CEO of HC Price of Canada, a major pipeline builder. In retirement he and Irene travelled the world. When the Grand children came along they both focussed their energies with them, from taking them shopping, or for a special trip, or helping with yard work, their world revolved around the kids. Jim enjoyed traveling, baseball, horse racing and the Stampeders football games. Jim’s favourite sayings were: “Easy Money”, “Skiizicks and Rube”, “What a Rube”, “Always respect the dollar”. He will be most remembered for his generosity, his big heart, and his caring for others.

James was the first son and second oldest of six children of James Edward Beddome and Aglai Ivonne Stevenard. He is survived by his brother Ed, sister Marie, loving wife Irene, four sons, Gary, Doug, Jimmy and Danny; daughters-in-law, Marci and Sharon; nine grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sisters, Evelynne Tempest, Jeanette McGregor, and Clara Culshaw.

Viewing will be held between 9:00 and 9:45 a.m. on Friday, September 3, 2021 at McInnis & Holloway (Park Memorial, 5008 Elbow Drive SW, Calgary, AB) with Funeral Services held at 10:00 a.m. A Reception will follow in the Hospitality Centre at the Funeral Home. After the reception a Graveside Service will be held at Eden Brook Memorial Gardens. Condolences, memories and photos can also be shared and viewed here.

In living memory of James Beddome, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Park Memorial, 5008 Elbow Drive SW, Calgary, AB T2S 2L5, Telephone: 403-243-8200.