Casey Spencer Beamish
October 21st, 2016
BEAMISH, Casey Spencer
May 14, 1985 – October 21, 2016
It is with profound sadness and shock that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved son, brother and husband, Casey. Casey was born on May 14, 1985 at the old General Hospital in Calgary. A week later, mom, dad, sisters, Carly and Sam and baby Casey moved to Airdrie. As Casey thrived and grew, he developed a love for the game of hockey and played through all the levels of Airdrie Minor Hockey. His love for hockey took him to Saskatchewan, British Columbia and back to Alberta. In 2003/2004, he played for the Drumheller Dragons of the AJHL. He always dreamed of playing Junior A and that year the dream became a reality. Casey was such a home-grown boy. The next season he decided to play with his life long pals in Airdrie for the Thunder, where he played until the age of 21 culminating with a trip to Provincials in Spruce Grove.
Casey was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed skiing, fly fishing, camping, quadding and back packing with friends and family.
On September 22, 2009, Casey went on a first date with Kelsey Girling. They had known each other from working summers at the City of Airdrie. That first date was the start of an amazing love that just kept on growing. They were married on June 1, 2013 at the Girling family acreage west of Airdrie. The sun was shining and as they exchanged vows, coyotes were howling in the distance. What a moment!
Kelsey put the travel bug in Casey with a honeymoon in Italy. There were trips to Costa Rica, Mexico and Hawaii. The island of Kauai was Casey’s favorite holiday destination and Kelsey had no trouble getting him to return there.
Casey and Kelsey could not wait to become parents and at this writing, they are expecting a baby girl. Casey and Kelsey were so excited with the news, Casey was always talking about being a dad and his baby girl. Elsa Casey Beamish will be arriving on or around February 12, 2017 and although Casey will not be here to help Kelsey with their little beauty, the Beamish and Girling families will shower Elsa and Kelsey with support and love. The silver lining of Elsa’s birth is that we get a part of Casey back to love, cherish and watch grow up.
Casey will be lovingly missed and remembered by his wife, Kelsey; mom and dad, Gary and Wendy Beamish; sisters, Carly (Jeremy) Lapainis and Samantha (Jesse) Foster; niece, Quinn; nephews, Drew, Beau and Vaughn; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins as well as many other family and friends.
A Celebration of Casey’s Life will be held at:
Town & Country Centre
275 Jensen Drive NE
Airdrie, AB
Thursday, October 27, 2016 at 2:00 pm
In lieu of flowers, donations will be gratefully accepted in Casey’s memory to a Memorial Trust Fund for Casey’s dependants at and can be directed there by contacting: babybeamish@gmail.com
RBC, Airdrie Branch
Airdrie, AB
Transit# 02039, Institute 003
Account# 5020268
Messages:
Dear Wendy, Gary and family.... Please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of Casey. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Jytte
Heard this sad news and from an old Warrior my thoughts and condolences are with you and your families Gary. It was a pleasure to get the opportunity to know and play some hockey with Casey on occasion and he was a great young man!
To all our wonderful friends and family. Thank you so much for joining and supporting our family through this very difficult time. So many people loved our boy and that warms our heart. Casey says 'thanks' Thank you Wendy and Gary Beamish
Dear Gary and Wendy...I am so sorry to hear of your loss...it is unimaginable to lose a child...please know that I am thinking of you and hoping that my dad will be waiting for Casey in heaven's hockey rink...
Wendy,Gary and family,we were shocked and so saddened with the news of Caseys passing.Wendy,I remember when Peter was out of town and you would pick us up in the big truck ,me with all my extra kids to take Casey and Pierre to hockey practice.Wishing we were able to be there for you,please pass on our condolences to the kids,prayers and thoughts to you all,God Bless.
Gary, Wendy and your Family - Words cannot express how deeply saddened we are, learning of Casey's passing. Sending our love and thoughts, and may cherished memories comfort you in your time of sorrow -
Gary.Wendy,Kelsey and all the Beamish family.Our hearts go out to you at this difficult time. May Beamer's legacy carry on in your granddaughter.My son Brent always looked to Beamer for leadership during his time with the Thunder and was so heart broken when he called to tell me the news of Caseys passing.Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family today and always, God Bless.
My deepest sympathy to you, your family and friends. I have very fond memories of Casey in my kindergarten class so many years ago. He was a wonderful boy-so full of love, laughter and kindness. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. Hugs to you all.
I am very sorry to hear of your sudden loss. I coached with Casey years ago on the Airdrie Xtreme team, and enjoyed the experience working along side him. He will be missed!
My deepest condolences to you all. My thoughts are with you all. Sending you love, xo
So sorry to hear of this untimely loss. We have so many hockey memories of so many fun times watching Casey and all his teammates growing up. Our thoughts are with you.
Gary & Wendy and family . our thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time . may god comfort you .
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I was fortunate to play hockey with Casey for 2 years in Airdrie. He was a great hockey player and even better person; Beamer had everyone's back and was tough as nails. I can't imagine how much he will be missed. Your family will be in our thoughts.
Words cannot express how sorry we are for your loss. Please know you and your entire family are in our constant thoughts. His life gave you memories too beautiful to ever forget and to always treasure. We will always fondly remember our boat trip this summer. A beautiful sunny day, Casey in the stream with his fishing rod and such happy times seeing you guys laughing together. May cherished memories like these bring you moments of comfort and soften your sadness, and may lasting peace surround your hearts.
Our deepest sympathy to your family. I will always remember Casey with a smile on his face even when I taught him Math in school! He was a wonderful friend to our son and Darren so enjoyed the many happy times at the lake with Casey. We are thinking of you.
Words cannot express the shock and sadness our family feels hearing of your loss. Casey was our billet in his time with the Drumheller Dragons. Tom and I enjoyed having Casey as part of our family and talk about him often. Your family is in our prayers. Bolin Family
Can't even imagine the pain of your grief over losing Casey. Please know as neighbours we hold you in our thoughts and prayers and will continue to support you through the days and months ahead.
Kelsey, Baby Elsa, the Girling family and the Beamish family. Our sincere condolences on the tragic loss of Casey. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sad and difficult time.
Thinking and praying for you all . Our sincere condolences . Your old Big Spring neighbours and friends.
Wendy, Gary, and Family We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Casey will be missed by all who knew and loved him. We will hold you in our hearts and prayers now and in the days ahead.
Dear Wendy, Gary and Girling families,,,,, words cannot express how sad I am to hear of Casey's passing. I remember all the fun times we had when Casey was playing hockey with the Airdrie Thunder. Casey was always such a pleasant, well mannered young man. I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gary and Wendy....so very saddened to hear of the sudden passing of your beautiful son,brother,husband and good friend to many . Thinking of both families at this most heartbreaking time ....Bev and Elmer Campbell
Oscar and I were devastated to hear of Casey's sudden passing. We can only hope that the wonderful memories you have of him, and the new ones you will make with his little girl, will in time help to mend your broken hearts. Please accept our most sincere condolences.
We are all so very sorry for your loss. We remember Casey and his love of hockey and what a player he was! Such a shame that he is taken from you especially with the little baby girl coming but I'm sure all of you will see to it that her Daddy's memory will be front and centre. Regards - the Bruce Family.
Our most sincere condolences at this extreme time of sadness. Jo & Dave Gulevich
Gary I am so sorry to,hear about the sudden loss of your beloved son. My sincere & hearfelt condolences to you & your beloved family. Your kiss is heavens gain as there is a new guardian angel looking out for the newest addition to your family.
Gary, Wendy and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Hugs to you all.
Gary, Wendy and family. We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your son, brother and husband. Our deepest condolences to the whole family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Jocelyn, Richard and family
Gary and Wendy So sorry for your loss, Casey was taken way to soon, Anna and I are sending our deepest condolences and keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
To the Beamish and Girling families please accept our deepest condolences. May the memories of times with Casey help to bring peace, and may the birth of baby girl Beamer bring back a piece of what was taken far too soon. Love the Lumley/Murphy family
Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. We are so very sorry for your loss.
We send our deepest sympathies to Gary&Wendy and family ..in this very sad time . We also extend them to Kelsey and their treasure Elsa... Please know that Casey was a very kind soul to all who knew him.
We are saddened to hear of your loss please accept our condolences to your family and friends. Kindest Regards Craig Carmel Jasper Haley and Lexus Squires
Dear Wendy, Gary and Family and The Girling Family, Some times words just aren't enough. My you be comforted by the many Warm thoughts of those who care. He was a Lovely young Man. From Bev and Family
So very sorry for you loss, thoughts and prayers are with you. Heartbreaking that Casey and Elsa will not be able to experience that special bond.
Dear Beamish's and Dear Girling's, our thoughts prayers, condolences and love are with you. They say the good die young and Casey is a great man with such a caring heart. May you rest in peace good sir and may you always look over your beautiful family, wife and daughter from the skies above. Love the Giles'
We are all so very sorry for your loss. We remember Casey and his love of hockey and what a player he was! Such a shame that he is taken from you especially with the little baby girl coming but I'm sure all of you will see to it that her Daddy's memory will be front and centre. Regards - the Bruce Family.
Casey will be in your hearts and thoughts for ever and ever. May you all find peace by being surrounded with the love you have for each other. XO
Our deepest sympathy and condolences to the Beamish family in this difficult time our prayers and thoughts are with all of you. Casey's memories will be with us forever and be truly missed by our entire family.
We are thinking of you and your family. Sending lots of hugs and love your way.
Our deepest sympathies for your loss. Our warmest thoughts are with you all at this time. Sending love and light your way.
Gary and Wendy. Words are so inadequate at a time like this. Please accept my most heartfelt condolences on the loss of Casey. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Ron Polutnik
As your neighbours and good friends we are here for you now and years to come Kelsey and Baby girl. Casey is, was and always will be loved by our family. He is missed but remembered everyday. RIP
Gary,Wendy and family,It is with heavy heart that I send my condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Judie,Brett and Kayla Dreger
So sorry for your loss. I remember Casey playing hockey with my boys. Our thoughts are with you.
Our hearts and prayers are with you at this very sad occasion.
Your deepest condolences go out to the Beamish Family. Casey will always be remembered
So sorry for your loss......Casey was taken from you way too soon but, his memory will live on with the birth of his daughter Elsa......May your pain you feel today be relieved, as best as it can, knowing this bundle of joy is on her way, for you to fill the hole in your hearts.....Our thoughts and prayers are with the Beamish and Girling families......May you find strength together and with friends to help you through this.
We are thinking of your whole family with love during this incredibly sad and difficult time.
Gary, Wendy & family our deepest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Norm, Cheryl and family
Gary & Wendy and all of the family. We wish to express our deepest sorrow for your loss of your beautiful son, brother and husband Casey. We are thinking of you. Frank and Rose
Words cannot express our sincere sympathy for your devastating loss. Please know that our thoughts, love, prayers are with you now and always. We pray for your peace and hope that the love and light Casey brought to your lives will sustain you in the years to come. Many hugs and much love.
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Casey as a young teenager and how much he loved hockey. Please know you are in our thoughts.
We have recently heard of your loss. May the lord bless your family at this time may you all draw close and share the stories of his life. Casey's smile and his joyful determination were appreciated both on and off the football field. His kind heart will forever be remembered. Wendy, Gary, Carly Rae and Sammi I pray that God makes the loss a little softer with the good memories each day. Casey was such a fun guy and a great part of our Storm Family. Thank you and God Bless