WAYNE BEACHAM

It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of our son, father, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend, Brian (Wayne) Beacham, on Monday, March 9, 2010 at age 42.
Wayne will be lovingly remembered by his parents, Brian and Margaret Beacham of Sioux Narrows, Ont.; his children, Matthew, Meagan, and Bradley; brother, Bruce (Michelle) and children, Tyler, Ashley, and Riley; and sister, Jackie (Rene) and children, Robbie and Julie; and sister, Kathie (Augie) and children, Brendan, Jonathan, and Kaylie.
He also will be remembered by Stacy (Greg); sister-in-law, Lianne (Dale Jackson) and children, Kaitlyn and Emma; father-in-law, Lanny LaBelle (Colleen); mother-in-law, Judy LaBelle; and his best friend, Grant Swire.
He was predeceased by his brother, Bradley (1969); grandparents, Jim and Olga Beacham and John and Margaret Livingston; uncles, Melvin, Barrie, and George; aunt, Gail; and niece, Christina (2001).
Wayne was born Oct. 28, 1967 and raised in Sioux Narrows. He received his education at Sioux Narrows public school, Lakewood Intermediate, and Beaver Brae Secondary School (Grad ’87).
After high school, Wayne worked as a guide and starting learning the skills to be a carpenter.
Wayne owned his contracting business building and renovating homes and cottages in the Fort Frances and Sioux Narrows area. The phone never stopped ringing with people calling for Wayne to apply his trade.
Wayne had three passions in life: his family (especially his kids), curling, and fishing. Wayne’s life revolved around his kids. He enjoyed taking them fishing, and to hockey practices and games. He was his happiest when he was with his kids.
He enjoyed having Matthew work with him in the summer months and loved to take his kids out on the lake.
Anyone who was luck enough to know Wayne would soon realize his compassion for others. He would do anything and everything for his friends and family. Wayne was very close to his Dad, and thought of him not only as his Dad but as one of his best friends.
His passion for curling started at an early age, and he competed throughout high school and continued in his later years. His greatest achievement in curling was when he won the national mixed championship for Northwestern Ontario.
Wayne’s passion of fishing also started at an early age. As soon as he could drive a boat, he became a fishing guide out on the lake for summer employment.
This was the best job for him—giving him the opportunity to enjoy his passion.
A memorial service was held Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 11 a.m. at the United Church in Sioux Narrows, with Pastor Carl Emke officiating.
Online condolences may be offered at www.brownfuneralhomekenora.com