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Roy “Rocky” Beattie, 90 — long time Nakusp resident — passed away on October 10 in the Arrow Lakes Hospital due to complications from pneumonia. Many have used the term gentleman to describe this confirmed bachelor, who was known for his light-hearted demeanor and warm smile. Crossley and Sandi Coates were good friends of Beattie, who was
very modest. Sandi said in an interview with the paper, “He was the kindest gentleman, and very humble. Rocky could never understand why people bothered with him.” For example, someone who might be bringing him food, ”He was happy to accept it but would be baffled that people really cared that much about him.” Born in February 1924 in Banff, Alberta, Rocky joined the Calgary branch of the RCAF (Royal Canadian Air Force) serving in
Air Armament overseas during WWII. After his discharge in 1946, Beattie spent the next 33 years in Banff and Milk River, Alberta, serving in the Legion there. Because of his love of cars, he also started the “Legion Taxi,” a taxi service in Banff which is still in operation. He eventually turned to carpentry, building houses in Banff, Canmore, Milk River and eventually two in Nakusp after relocating to B.C. in 1979. He continued work-
ing as a carpenter until retirement. Rocky made a lot of friends doing his morning coffee run to the K2 Rotor Lodge, and was frequently in great spirits. Restaurant Manager Gillian Heagy remembers Beattie fondly, “He had a nickname for all of us. I think it helped him remember our names. Mine was Jack and Jill, and he called the morning staff Bright Eyes or Sunshine, which they loved. He was quite the charmer.”
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