THOMAS “TOM” CHARLES BEECH
November 15th, 1948 – March 5th, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Thomas “Tom” Charles Beech at the age of 76 years, on Wednesday, March 5th, 2025, in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Tom, despite facing obstacles with mobility due to a medical condition, continued to live independently, maintaining his home and driving. He passed suddenly after a recent diagnosis of heart disease.
Tom was born in Preeceville, Saskatchewan, to Sydney and Jennie (née: Yacishyn) Beech on November 15th, 1948. He obtained his education in Preeceville, graduating from high school before completing a year at technical school. Tom had a fulfilling career with Canadian Pacific Railway, from which he retired after decades of service.
Tom will be lovingly remembered by his daughters, Randi (Darrell) Kirkby and Mallory Beech, his pride and joy, along with his beloved grandchildren, Caleb and Callee Kirkby. He is also survived by his sister, Doris (Neil) Cory of Cold Lake, AB, and their children: Jay Cory, Aron (Stéphanie) Cory, and Brooke (Will) Hazzard, and Jennifer (Gord) Lee. He will be missed by his brother-in-law, Rudy Dauk of Benito, MB, and his children Carson Dauk and Michael (Jenna) Dauk; as well as his sister-in-law, Shirley Knutson of Elbow, SK and his brother-in-law, Kent Ruuth of Loreburn, SK along with his children Alesia (Greg) Risler and Clinton Ruuth. Tom had 16 great-nieces and nephews that he enjoyed hearing life updates about.
He was predeceased by his wife, Debbie Beech (née: Knutson); parents, Sydney and Jennie Beech; father-in-law, Gerhard “Gay” Knutson; mother-in-law, Bernice Knutson (née: Langager); sister, Audrey Dauk; and sister-in-law, Darlene Ruuth.
Tom was a man of few words. He found comfort and contentment in the simplicity of his life, particularly spending time at home with his loved ones, enjoying his moments with them and simply taking in his surroundings. He spent 17 ½ years with his Pomeranian Nibbs strutting by his side. He was commonly found with Morgan the cat hitching a ride on his walker around the house.
A Memorial Service will be held to remember and celebrate Tom’s life at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Tom’s name may be made to The Moose Jaw Humane Society, Box 1658 Station Main, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 7K7. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Michelle Ellis, Funeral Director 306-693-4550 www.moosejawfuneralhome.com
