James H. Beardsley, Jr.

James Hodge Beardsley, Jr., 76, passed away peacefully at home on January 31, 2020 surrounded by loving family and care-givers.

He was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on January 4, 1944 to Jim and Betty Beardsley. Jim grew up in Katonah New York as the oldest of five children before attending Dartmouth College. Shortly after graduating from college, Jim married Peggy, the love of his life who was a source of companionship, humor and adventure for fifty years.

Work and raising a family took them to many parts of the country including San Anselmo, California, Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Deephaven, Minnesota. Each location holds special memories and was the source of cherished and lasting friendships.

Jim served in executive leadership positions for several corporations, and continued to serve as an executive at Phyton Corporation and as a board member for Charter Manufacturing Company. He enjoyed contributing to the success of an organization and being a part of a team that was striving to make something better.

Jim will be remembered for being thoughtful, direct and hard working. Jim was preceded in death by wife Peggy.

He is survived by daughters, Kate (Kevin), Stacy (Karla); son, Craig (Mimi); grandchildren, Maggie, Ryan, Ellie, Tashi, Robby and Aiden; sisters Mary and Ann, brothers Peter and John. A celebration of life will be held in late spring with details forth- coming. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that contributions be made in Jim's memory to the National Park Foundation.

— Published in the Star Tribune on February 2, 2020.