Obituary of Murray Beacom

Beacom, Murray Ross ~ 1930-2013 ~ Murray peacefully ended his earthly journey on Sunday, April 28. He was the third son born to Harry and Hilda Beacom of Warwick Township, Lambton County. Growing up on the farm gave him a lifelong interest in the country. He was never happier than when he was at his own hobby farm or later in life helping Karen and Rod at the farm. He developed a strong desire to plant trees and did so as part of the Woolwich Clean Waterways Group. Murray, a professional engineer and graduate of University of Toronto, was a well respected teacher of Science at Elmira District Secondary School for 23 years. He is remembered by many former colleagues and students. Murray was a former member of the Elmira Lions Club, acted for a number of years as treasurer of the Elmira Boy Scout Association and was an active member of Calvary United Church. Murray is survived by his wife Barbara; children Andrew, Karen (Rodney Martin) and Sean (Kendra); and son-in-law Mark Hildebrand. He was an involved and loving Papa to Jared and Taya Beacom; Amanda, Tori and Meghan Martin; Emily and Troy Hildebrand; Mackenzie, Kambel and Caden Beacom. He was predeceased by his parents, brother Donald (1998) and daughter Christine Hildebrand (2012). At Murray’s request cremation has taken place. Memorial visitation will be at Calvary United Church, St. Jacobs on Wednesday, May 1 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A memorial service to celebrate Murray’s life will be held at Calvary on Thursday, May 2 at 11 a.m. followed by a reception for friends and family. A private family burial will be held at a later date. In Murray’s memory, donations to Waldenstrom’s Foundation of Canada or Calvary United Church would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. We will be forever indebted to the staff at Leisureworld Elmira for their compassionate and loving care of Murray during his time with them. Arrangements entrusted to the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira. Service Summary Memorial Visitation: At Calvary United Church (48 Hawkesville Rd., St. Jacobs) on Wednesday, May 1 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. ~ Memorial Service: At Calvary on Thursday, May 2 at 11 a.m. ~ Donations: Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia Foundation of Canada (260 Dalewood Dr., Oakville, ON L6J 4P3 or www.wmfc.ca) or Calvary United Church (48 Hawkesville Rd., St. Jacobs, ON N0B 2N0)