James Frederic BEELER

James Frederic Beeler January 09, 1923 - November 22, 2004 Funeral arrangements by Atlantic Funeral Home (Lower Sackville) BEELER, James Frederic - 81, Lower Sackville, died November 22, 2004, in the VG Site, QEII. Born January 9, 1923, in Dalhousie, he was a son of the late Gordon and Ada (Harrington) Beeler. James was a veteran of the Second World War. After his discharge, he began a long career in varied areas of self-employment. He owned and operated J. Beeler Lock & Gun Ltd., J. Beeler Machine Shop and First Lake Campground concurrently. He was sought after by many for his expertise in innovation design and fabrication of specialized production equipment. He had a keen interest in alternate energy sources. As a hobby he built a water turbine, windmill and solar panels. He was an avid reader, hunter and fisherman. For many years, he was a member of the Masonic Lodge. He was a passionate gardener who had a real love for nature. He nurtured apple trees from seedlings with many hours spent watching deer eat the fallen fruit. He was a wonderful husband, father and grampy, and will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his devoted and loving wife of almost 50 years, the former Helen Marsh; daughter, Robin (Mark) Denaro, Lower Sackville; son, Jim (Gail), Ottawa; grandchildren, Nick, Chelsea and Josh Denaro, Lower Sackville; and Brittany Beeler, Ottawa; sister, Dawn Murphy, Baltimore. He was predeceased by his brothers, Bruce, Lester, and sister, Joan (Hannam). Cremation has taken place under the direction of Atlantic Funeral Home, Lower Sackville. Visitation will be from 7-9 p.m. today in Atlantic Funeral Home, 125 Sackville Dr., Lower Sackville., where funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Rev. Ida Armstrong-Whitehouse officiating. Family burial will follow at a later date. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia. On-line condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com