The last few days have been so very hard. I have sat down many times to write a small tribute to my father and found myself at a loss for words. It is both painful and healing to read all the beautiful stories from relatives, friends and people that I have never met. As a shy person I had always wondered if it was appropriate to contact family (that i had never met) and tell them about how I knew their loved one who had passed on. I will never hesitate to share my stories again. I feel so blessed and honoured to be the daughter of Roderick Beaton. I am so infinitely grateful for how he taught me to love, his teaching continues and is reflected through all stories that keep coming in.
-Rebekah
Here is a post from my cousin Aaron:
It's really hard for me to come to terms with Uncle Roderick's passing. Even from a distance he's been a constant in my life, a positive, loving, inspiring figure going as far back as I can remember. Even though I'm farther away now, I still took solace in the thought that it wouldn't be too long before I'd see him again, playing his ukulele by a fire, showing me his invention for a problem he had to tackle or sharing a delightfully animated retelling of a funny story. This family certainly wouldn't have been the same without him, and the influence he's had on all of us will remain forever and continue to bring us together long into the future. We've lost a truly great man; I'm tremendously thankful for the wonderful memories he's created throughout my life. I'll forever miss his strong hugs and loving smiles.
My thoughts are constantly with you guys right now, and despite the reason I am still looking forward to seeing you again this weekend. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help.
Love,
Aaron
From Aaron Kaspar
