Charles Beattie

The forth member of the house at Penn State finally signs the guest book. Charlie was a dear friend; notwithstanding our many years of little or no contact.

Charlie was correct that the four of us did not keep in touch much after the reunion. I did speak to him a few months back and learned of his mystery illness.

I am so thankful we had the reunion. It gave me one last fond memory of him and our friendship. Melou and I also got to meet Missy. She's wonderful and our...

0issy and family- I always thought that we would be meeting up soon. Il looked forward to intellectual discussions with Charles in NYC and political discussions with you. Why do we delay? Charles was a "force of Nature", as one person described him. We did some crazy things with him, but, through it all, he was a seeker, intellectual and a great guy. I am sorry not to have time to meet up with him. I hope we will see you soon.

Very sorry to hear. I remember Charlie from his days at Hopkins as a very outgoing and caring individual. My thoughts are with you Charlie.

Friends,

There will be a Tribute and Reception for my dad on July 17, 2008 at New York University. The details are:

Time:
July 17, 2008
5:00pm - Tribute
6:00pm - Reception

Location:
New York University
Schwartz Lecture Hall E
550 First Avenue
New York, New York.

If you plan to attend, please let me or Missy know.

Also, I'd like to thank all of you who have posted your remembrances of my dad here. I know that Missy, John, Hunter and...

Dear Missy,
Lucy and I were saddened to hear of Charlie's death. Please accept our deepest condolences. Charlie was a bolt of energy, bringing enthusiasm and creativity to every situation. What made him so special, though, was his deep caring for people. He was a unique guy - we'll all miss him.

I knew Charles in the 60's in Louisville and then later in NYC and in Lexington. He was always a constant seeker of knowledge, a very witty, funny, compassionate friend, just a totally unpretentious
man with a golden mind and soul. I was blessed to have him in my life and will always keep him in my heart. My deepest condolences to his family.

Going back to my childhood with John in Baltimore, I always thought that Charles was such a great down to earth guy. He was the first person to humanize the image of a doctor for me. He was intelligent, humble, funny, open minded and curious and knowledgable about life in general. As I have grown older and made my way through years of medicine training I have only become more aware of what a unique person he was both as a doctor and as a human being. I will miss him.

Missy,

The best we leave behind in this life is the legacy of learning and friendship which Dr. Beattie brought to so many whose lives he touched. His guidance for me as my faculty advisor at Hopkins and again when he recruited me to Vanderbilt will leave an indelible print on my life, and I am much the richer for having known him and been touched by his wisdom and humor. Grace and peace to you and the children--