Rev. Thomas Beattie

Yesterday was great day in heaven and sure why wouldn’t be with the arrival of such a treasured guest! But - alas a very sad day for all of us who knew loved and cared for Fr. Tom.
We will always have nothing but the warmest of memories of Fr. Tom’s visits to us here in Dingle. Fr. Tom was to us like a cousin who just happened to live in the States. Because to us he was as Irish as ourselves. He had that wonderful gift that gave him the ability to have and freely express a great love...

What a gift Tom Beattie was - several years ago in Sumner, when my father, Ed Keenan, passed away he was always there when my mom needed support. He had a twinkle in his eye and always made mom smile. She joined the Catholic Church a couple of years after that - moved to Bellingham and we lost contact with him. She passed away last winter, but would be saddened to hear he had cancer, but grateful that they had crossed paths.

To the Beattie Family: I'm so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I only knew him the year he was assigned to St. Andrew Parish in Sumner. He loved to talk about his wife, family and his journey to the priesthood. I remember the first staff meeting he was at and the coffee cup he so lovingly clutched -- I don't remember exactly what it said, but it was about his being a grandad. To a fairly new catholic, I was puzzled but it wasn't long before he told his story. I still chuckle...

To Colleen, Joe, Steve, Monica, Eddie and Emily,

I can still see your dad standing by the dugout at the ball field in Woodinville with his arms crossed, pacing back and forth. He would look back and ask us a score-keeping question and then invariably ask "Colleen, where's Emily? Go find her."

I have lots of fond memories of your dad and the love he had for your mom and your family. It always seemed like such a happy house although I could never figure out how you were...

"Life is changed, not ended..."
We learned of Father Tom's death at Mass this morning at Saint Michael Parish where we knew him as a newly ordained priest. How blessed we were to have him serve at our parish as he served God. Our favorite memories are his smile and the beautiful stole he wore with the handprints of his grandchildren.
May he rest in Peace!

To the Beattie family:

We now live in Seattle but were parishoners at St. Joe's for many years. Your father was so good to Bob who was homebound. Although St. Joe's had a ministry to the sick, he came himself every week in the POPEMOBILE to bring Communion.

In his sermons he often made his Biblical point with family stories so we always felt a part of your loving family.

Thank you for sharing your father with us. You are all in our prayers.

Bob...

To the Beattie Family and friends: We were very sorry to hear about your father's death, but knowing your family, the strength and love you share lives on as a testament of just how well he succeeded in his life. The entries in this guest book are also a great tribute to what a wonderful man your father was to all those around him as well. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all and we hope you're doing as well as can be expected during this most difficult time. May he rest in peace with...

To All our cousins:
We were so sad to hear of Uncle Tom's passing. I wish I'd know him better! I met him only once or twice, but it was good to see him. He reminded me of Uncle Dick so much! From his obituary, he was evidently a well loved, and well respected man. And from the reports of my parents, he raised outstanding kids! Just know that our thoughts and prayers are with you, and even though we don't really know each other, we are family, and when one hurts, we all hurt. And we...

A LIFE WELL LIVED IN LOVING SERVICE TO FAMILY AND GOD'S PEOPLE. BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO HAVE DIED IN THE LORD; LET THEM REST FROM THEIR LABORS FOR THEIR GOOD DEED GO WITH THEM. REST IN PEACE. FR. BOB MCNEESE