John Wade Beam

Wade was a an ingenious artist with unmatched, joy and passion for his work. I am grateful for the many years of friendship and insight he provided me from late 1980s through the early 2000s. The world is a better place for his presence. I wish his spirit peace.

Wade lived with my family for a while when he was getting established with a furniture shop. He helped with the addition on our house and built a fabulous lucite shelf for a Coromandel screen. He traveled with us to California and collected huge wood stumps that he made into furniture when we returned to Miami. Wade was like a big brother to us. We stayed in tough but lived far away so didn´t see one another often. My parents had dinner with Wade whenever their paths crossed and would fill us...

As you´ve now rejoined your beloved Fran, know that you will be missed. For many years, you were a valued friend to our family. We learned a great deal from you, celebrated many successes and milestones together, and laughed during happy and difficult times with you. Your creative capacity was unmatched, and your spirit will continue in the works you´ve left behind. For your loved ones, may peace and comfort be found in the memories they shared with you.

We have wonderful memories of Wade. His dear wife Fran was the babysitter for our boys in NJ. Wade and Fran became part of our family. Wade was great with our sons. We all loved him. May his memory be a blessing. Lois and Geoffrey Greenberg

We lived next to Wade and Fran in Princeton for many years. Whenever Wade came to Princeton from Chicago, you knew it! It was like a celebration every time. We will miss you Santa.