Richard John BEARE

Richard John BEARE obituary

Richard John BEARE

Richard BEARE Obituary

Published by Calgary Herald on Mar. 4, 2017.
BEARE, Richard John (Dick)
July 2, 1942 – February 27, 2017
Richard (Dick) John Beare passed away quietly in his sleep on Monday, February 27, 2017 at the age of 74 years. He was surrounded by loving family, his wife of 49 years, Helen (Myrna) Beare; daughter, Marina Iris Stewart; son-in-law, Brent Wayne Stewart and his four grandchildren: Kiara Lora Stewart, Nicholas Scott Stewart, Levi Brent Stewart and Aliya Joy Stewart. He is also survived by his son, Richard Scott Beare; his brother, Thomas Dale Beare, his sister-in- law, Barbara Ann Beare; his many nephews and nieces: James Beare (Erin, Nathan, Sarah), Michael Beare (Celeste, Maxwell, Gabriel), Adam Beare (Aurora); as well as many other nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends. He was predeceased by his parents, John (Jack) Thomas Beare, Lora Margaret Beare and his sister, Sharon Beare. He was well loved by all and his outgoing personality, infectious smile and playful teasing will be sorely missed by so many family and friends alike. A Funeral Service will be held at Eden Brook Funeral Home (17th Avenue and Lower Springbank Rd SW Calgary, Alberta) on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. Donations made to the Alberta ALS society in Dick's name would be greatly appreciated by the family. Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.edenbrookcemetery.ca. Arrangements entrusted to EDEN BROOK FUNERAL HOME AND RECEPTION CENTRE, 24223 Twp Rd 242, Calgary, AB, T3Z 3K2.


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Beth Dowdell

March 20, 2017

Dear Myrna, Scott and Marina,
I am so sad to have heard the news of Dicks passing. We have so many fond memories of your family and ours!
Rest in peace Dick.

Dean & Sue Spire

March 10, 2017

We are sorry & sad for the lose of a VERY dear friend. So thankful for the opportunity of getting to visit them last Sept 2016. Myrna & family, Dick is no longer in pain or suffering.

March 10, 2017

A word of comfort in your time of sorrow. May our hope bring you comfort.


May you find comfort knowing your Loved one is resting safely in God's limitless memory.

Christian Love,

Robert Twitchin

March 8, 2017

My condolences to the family. Dick gave so much to the sport and touched everyone he volunteered with.

Jane & Barry Resler

March 7, 2017

We wish to extend our heartfelt sympathy to you for the loss of your loved one. God Bless. Barry & Jane Resler.

Nigel Loring

March 7, 2017

On behalf of Alberta Alpine and all our members: athletes, coaches, volunteers and officials, our deepest sympathies go to Dick's entire family. Your are in our thoughts hearts and prayers as we fondly remember the joy Dick found and gave back to our skiing community, time and time again for so many years.

Judy Potter Brownlee

March 6, 2017

Our family was sorry to hear of Dick's passing. We shall think of you as you go through this trying time.

Al Lott

March 6, 2017

Myrna- I just read of Dicks passing in the Leader Post. I would like to offer my condolences to you and your family. We have not been close over the years, but a loss brings us all together.

Shirley Corkish

March 5, 2017

Myrna - I just read in the Leader Post that Dick had passed away. Please accept my sincere sympathy. Happy memories of your time together will keep him close in your heart.

Grant & Deb Veitch

March 4, 2017

So sorry to hear about the passing of your uncle, Jamie. Our sincere sympathy to you and your family, Debbie & Grant Veitch

Linda Cheston

March 4, 2017

To the Beare family,
So sorry to hear of Dick's death. He would have had good memories of visiting his grandparents in the house in which I still live. May happy memories carry you through.

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