Alan Beale

At the Joe Mooney Traditional Music Week in Drumshanbo Co. Leitrim, just one week ago, I met dancers and musicians who knew Alan Beale and we remembered him while we had a drink in the sunshine outside Berry´s pub on the Main Street. As we went inside, the leader of a junior mixed-instrument class asked if 4 of us could dance a half-set just to show the students that their music could be enjoyed in dance. Alan´s voice and encouragement ran through my mind as we cleared a space and danced 3...

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So sad about Alan. I was a relatively new member of the writing class and Alan was always encouraging. I enjoyed his presence and listening to what he wrote. Such a kind and intelligent man.What a loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Margi

Just heard about this here in London, England. I used to attend Set Dancing with Alan many years ago in Chicago.
So sorry for your loss. He will be remembered by many.

Just this evening here in Dublin Ireland I heard the sad news of the death of Alan Beale and poorer are we for the loss of such a talented gentleman. Alan welcomed me to the IAHC Chicago IL in 2016 and without hesitation invited me to partake in the set dancing class that Tuesday evening. A man of wit and foresight Alan was a born instructor and taught me and many others to surpasses our best expectations in set dancing. Alan had the sterling quality of natural rhythm and it is sad to think...

I worked with Alan at GE, and played hockey with him as well. He was good to work with and fun to play with.

Al worked at General Electric Medical Systems here in the Milwaukee area. He made contributions to our products (Magnetic Resonance Imaging Systems) that improved how medicine is practiced globally. His work directly improved health outcomes for millions of people. Everyone he worked with enjoyed his refreshing insights, his sense of humor, and his work ethic. He was a friend to all. We shared many good times: canoeing on the Wisconsin River, attending Green Bay Packers games, and enjoying a...

Claude and Family, so sorry to hear about your son Alan. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Evelyn, I am so sorry for the loss of your son. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Claude and all of your family. Charles and I. I pray that God will give all of you comfort and peace at this difficult time.
Lillie Kimbrough