William L. Beedles

I had met Dr. Beedles briefly on several occasions before we taught at CIMBA. During our semester in Italy, I learned that he was a very kind and thoughtful man with a wonderful sense of humor. We shared common ground because I was a member of K-State's accounting faculty and he and his wife were both K-State grads. Over that semester he became known as Uncle Bill to my daughter and her two children and my wife's helper. My wife Linda and I loved spending time with him. I believe...

Back in the fall of 1990, I was a fresh K-State graduate (and newly married!) who decided to have a change of scenery and get his MBA at the University of Kansas. I didn't know hardly anyone in Lawrence. But I met Dr. Beedles on orientation day and we immediately connected and enjoyed each other's sense of humor. He soon asked me if I would be one of his GTAs (graduate teaching assistant), which I thought was surprising as he had only known me a very short while.

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Bill was a wonderful man, a sincere advocate for behavioral health, and a joy to be near! My sincere condolences to family and friends.

I just noticed that I am the exact same age today as Professor Beedles was at the time I had him for Finance in the Spring of 1994. I remember him well, and although I didn't fare to well in his class he did have a role in inspiring my interest in the subject and I have gone on to spend my career immersed in Finance. You will be missed Professor Beedles. Rock Chalk

I was in Bill's MBA finance class when our first child, Marie Claire, was born. I was surprised when Bill dropped by the hospital to express his good wishes. It was a very kind gesture by a busy professor. Bill served on my husband Rob's dissertation committee. In the ensuing years, Bill and I crossed paths from time to time, most recently in an Osher Institute class. One funny incident I recall was on Bill's 40th birthday, when his wife filled our classroom with black balloons. He was...

I was a student at the KU School of Business when I worked for Dr. Beedles. He was a personable gentleman, quick with a smile and a kind word. I enjoyed working for him and benefit to this day from the information I picked up in supporting the Executive Education Seminars he taught. I am glad I had the opportunity to meet and work with him. He was a class act.

Sincerely,
Catherine

Sending much love and prayers to you and your family.

Terry Toler, class of 66, a friend.