Obituary of Janet Ann BEATTIE

1939-2015 Jan was born in Regina on May 1, 1939, and died in Calgary on November 8, 2015. She grew up in Lang, Assiniboia, and Shaunavon. In 1957 her family moved to Saskatoon where she obtained her BEd from the University of Saskatchewan and met her future husband, John. She moved to Calgary in 1961 and they married in 1962. She taught at Connaught School and then stayed home to raise her two sons, Jim and Doug. During this time the family enjoyed a two-year assignment in Holland. Back in Calgary she earned a BA and MA in linguistics and resumed teaching ESL in elementary and junior high. In 1989 John’s work took them back to Holland where she volunteered at the International School in The Hague teaching ESL. On her return to Calgary she volunteered for almost 20 years in the Learning Centre at Sir Winston Churchill High School. She and John were active members of St. Barnabas’ Anglican Church throughout their years in Calgary. She loved family dinners, hiking in the mountains, reading, taking pictures, visiting with friends, living in Holland, learning Dutch, working with young people, discussing politics and looking for the first crocuses on Nose Hill in the spring. She is survived by her husband, John, sons Jim (Jennifer) and Doug, and her brother Bill (Sharon) Randell, St. John, NB and was predeceased by her parents Beth and Ian Randell and her brother Bob (Donna) Randell, Victoria, BC. A Funeral Service will be held at St. Barnabas’ Anglican Church (1407 – 7th Avenue N.W.) on Friday, November 13, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, a donation may be made to Wellspring Calgary, 1404 Home Road N.W., Calgary, AB T3B 1G7, 403.521.5292, www.wellspringcalgary.com. Our thanks to all who supported her along her journey with ovarian cancer. In living memory of Janet Beattie, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Crowfoot Chapel, 82 Crowfoot Circle N.W. Telephone: (403) 241-0044.