James Michael Beveridge

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James Beveridge Obituary

James Michael Beveridge Beloved father, grandfather, brother, and husband, quietly passed from this life at his home in Louisiana on April 7, 2011. He inspired those around him with courage and determination as he fought a valiant fight. His motto was to live life to the fullest and enjoy each day as if it were the last-and he did. Mike was born on January 22, 1945 in Manti, Utah to Basil A. and Laura May Beveridge. He graduated from West High School in Salt Lake City and joined the United States Navy, serving on DD-938 (USS Jonas Ingram) from 1963-1967. He focused his energy toward the technology industry, and was able to travel the world while working for National Semiconductor, Sharp Microelectronics and Intel, serving in executive-level positions as Vice President of Engineering and Manufacturing Operations. His greatest joy was found with his family and three children, Kimberlee, Jon, and Cristen, and he was always proud of their accomplishments. After his retirement from business, he enjoyed working with children and was nominated for Bus Driver of the Year 2006-2007 in Cottonwood, AZ. He is lovingly survived by his wife Kathy Jean, LA; his children Kimberlee (Lance) Lloyd, WA, Jon M. (Rebecca) Beveridge, WA, and Cristen (Doug) Herd, WA; first wife and mother of his children, Anne Beveridge, WA; his grandchildren Iain Lloyd and Alexander Beveridge, WA; Kathy's children and grandchildren, all of whom he loved dearly, and sisters Barbara (Dennis) Miller, UT and Laura Lee (David) Stevens, UT. Our family wishes to express our heartfelt gratitude to the caregivers at Hospice Compasses. A memorial service will be held April 30, 2011 at 2pm at the Summit Methodist Church in Puyallup, WA. Donations can be made to the American Cancer Society.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Apr. 17, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for James Beveridge

13 Entries

Kathy Beveridge

April 24, 2011

Mike will be lovingly missed everyday. What a wonderful gift he was to everyone who ever knew him. He was always happy about life and giving back to others. Knowing he's no longer in pain makes each day bearable. Knowing he is with his Heavenly Father and family allows me the peace I need to go on, till we meet again. I will always miss his sweet smile and love.
Katie B.

April 24, 2011

I have had the honor of Home Teaching
Mike and his wife Kathy for the last two months. Mike had recently
returned to the gospel having been born into the church in Utah. He
would often talk of his Pioneer heritage and that one of his ancestors
is responsible for many of the hymns that are still in our hymn books
to this day. Mike and I talked on the phone a lot during the weeks as
he was rediscovering the gospel that he thought he had forgotten. Mike
had terminal brain cancer and was confined to a hospital bed that was
in his home, yet every time I or any one from the Church came to visit
him they were greeted with a big warm smile. Mike was the type of man
that after you met him once you felt that you had known him all of
your life. He told me that he was very impressed and happy with the
loving and open way that we as a Ward had accepted him and his wife,
and that the service that the church members were rendering to he and
Kathy was the true expression of the gospel and the love our savior
has for each and everyone of us. We would often talk about details of
the church and the gospel and he said the cancer had prevented him of
remembering some things but as we would talk his mind would clear and
he would remember aspects and principles of the gospel that he was
taught as a young boy and his face would light up as some sweet memory
returned to him. Mike left the church when he was a young man having
only reached the level of a priest in the Aaronic Priesthood, he
talked of how he was impressed by our Young Men and how they
faithfully took him the sacrament each week. He could see in them that
this was not a chore but a sacred duty as a Priest to bless and
administer the sacrament. He was excited to watch General Conference
last weekend, as it was the first time he had seen one in decades - so
excited that he called me Sunday night when the last session had ended
to thank me, of all things, for reminding him of Conference and making
sure that he and his wife could view it on their satellite system. He
talked of how he felt the spirit as he watched the talks and knew that
the speakers were truly inspired of God. He said that several of the
talks seemed to be written just for him, and he knew the Lord was
speaking to him directly through the Prophets and Apostles of the
church. I can go on more about Mike, as you can tell he made a big
impression on me and I don't know if he knew it or not but he helped
to strengthen my testimony and I'm sure I will never forget him and
will always cherish the brief time I had to know this remarkable man.

Todd Menesses

Ward Family,
Please keep Sis. Kathy Beveridge, one of our recent converts, in your prayers. Her sweet husband, Mike, passed away this morning after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Most of you probably did not have the opportunity to meet Mike but he was in many ways larger than life itself. His interests, abilities, and pursuits were diverse and overflowing. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and brother who spent his life serving others and trying to make other people happy.
--
Bishop Edd Prince

Barbara Miller

April 23, 2011

Our family lost a wonderful, strong, sucessful and fun loving man.He touched all our lives in so many ways, we will miss him dearly. Mike we will treasure our happy memories of you always.
Barbara

Stephanie L

April 21, 2011

There are no words that could sum up the life of such a great man. Here's to my Uncle Mike the bravest man I knew. I will miss you.

Dennis Miller

April 21, 2011

Mike and I have been friends since the age of 12. I will deeply miss him and the time we spent together. He will always be with me and my family in our thoughts.

Brad Airmet

April 20, 2011

While it has been 30 years since I last saw Mike, I had to laugh as I saw his picture with his infectious smile. I am sorry for your loss and only wish the Beveridge family the best. Back in 1975, I had the distinct pleasure of working with Mike at Deseret Press on the web printing presses and he mentored me throughout my time there. He had a way of teaching patiently, adding his brand of quiet and sarcastic humor, and making every day enjoyable. I am grateful for the short time that I got to know him, and the positive impressions that he placed on me. He was and is a marvelous example for people to follow. God bless you all-

Jon Michael

April 18, 2011

Dad, you were my best friend and closest confidant these last few years. When you journeyed from this life into the next, I lost a father, a brother, and a very close friend. Due to the unsympathetic hardship that your body and mind endured through the wretched illness, I will choose to remember the father that I knew before January of this year. I thoroughly enjoyed our conversations about theology, philosophy, politics, and all else in this never ending Universe. I truly cannot thank you enough for your definition of success and instilling in me what it means to fight for those who are unable to do so for themselves. Although I may not have fully understood your thoughts and actions these last few months, please know that my love and commitment to honor your wishes will indeed be kept. I pray that you can see the pure and unbridled happiness that you have left for your loved ones. Please continue to guide me through this life, and always be an ever-guiding Angel upon my shoulder on the rides. Et Cognoscetis Veritatem Et Veritas Liberabit Vos! Your soul is now free my father. Much Love, and God Speed!

April 18, 2011

I went to school with Mike. He was such a kind person and a good friend. I was saddened to see his smiling face in the paper yesterday. My deepest sympathies to his family and anyone who had the privilege of knowing him.

Jeanne Rudd Dodge Salt Lake City, Utah

April 18, 2011

I went to school with Mike. I was saddened to see that smiling face in the paper. He was always such a kind person and good friend. My deepest sympathy to his family and everyone who had the pleasure of knowing Mike.
Jeanne Rudd Dodge Salt Lake City, Utah

Rebecca Beveridge

April 18, 2011

There are no words to describe how much you are and will forever be missed. We love you Dad Beveridge!

Stephanie Johnson

April 18, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Kim and Lance. God Bless You!

Katie Beveridge

April 17, 2011

Mike will truly be missed. He was a wonderful man that truly loved life. One of his greatest joys was working with children. Riding his Harley was right up at the top of his things to do, along with eating that Cajun food.

Andrews

April 17, 2011

Mike will be missed by so many. He was a great step-dad, father-in-law and grandfater to our family. We know he is no longer in pain and he is with our Heavenly Father.
All of our Love,
Ali, Mike, Caitlyn and Trey

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