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Petra Novotny
November 14, 2023
Mrs. Beattie was my most favourite teacher. I had just come from Germany 2 years before . I remember the record she played on her own machine of Van Clyburn playing the First Piano Concerto by Tsaikovsky in Junior year High School in 1970! I became to love classical music my whole life. She encouraged me to apply to the University of Utah despite that I had no money. She connected me to one of her retired colleagues when I was having relationship problems with my foster mother without breaking trust. I loved the books she suggested. Since I am now 71, I value Mrs Beattie more than ever! Petra Novotny
Claire Floto Billings
April 19, 2004
What an impact your mother has had on my life! She was the reason I became a high school English teacher. She was my loving teacher when I student taught. She encouraged me to teach overseas, so I could see the world she taught us all about in class. I always cherished the days I could spend with her on summers I would return from Germany. I always hope and pray that I can be the kind of mother and teacher she always was. But of course, when I said that to her once, she responded, "No, you will be better, because I have taught you all I know. Then you will grow beyond my experience." I will always be grateful for her love, example, and encouragement.
Kim B. Puzey
April 16, 2004
My mind and heart will always be filled with wonderful memories of being in your home. You took me in. You treated me as though I belonged. I see each of you when I close my eyes. You will never know how much you mean to me.
Love, Kim
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Kathy Hummel Wendel
April 16, 2004
Beattie Family,
It was so good to see all of you again! Your sweet mother was such a powerful influence on all of us as we grew up, and I am sure that she is so proud of all of you and what good you have done in your lives. The house next door will always be "The Beattie's" no matter who lives there, and all of the Hummels have many, many fond memories of your mother. God bless all of you!
Tami Dean Griffith
April 14, 2004
I was looking for another obituary and stumbled onto this one - how sad. Mrs. Beattie was one of my favorite teachers at Davis High School! I still remember artists and books I learned about in her class! She was an amazing lady and I'm grateful I got to know her. Those in heaven are lucky to have her now!
Class of 1976
Todd Randall
April 13, 2004
I just returned from South Beach, Florida and my sister, Jackie informed me of your, our, mother’s passing. I say our mother, because in many ways she was mother to all of the Hummel, Randall, King, Salter,Brown,Smoot,Rodebach and Mooney kids. Mom Beattie had a profound impact on my life. She not only fed me at her table, she fed me with a passion to learn about the arts, sciences and of course humanities. I loved to sneek into her library and read her books. She instilled in me a sense of justice, history and the possibility for a more beautiful world. She had a keen sense of humor and an infectious laugh. Her laughter can still be heard every time Karyn Anne, Robi, Raelynne, Kathy Kay or Joy make a wise crack. In fact, I just got off the phone with Bobbi and in spite of her grief her spirit was strong and sweet as ever, and she had me laughing my fool head off. Your Family, our family(s), is great and blessed because of Mom Beattie.
With much Love
Todd Raymond Randall
William Schryver
April 13, 2004
I am so sorry to have just learned today (4/13) of the passing of Mrs. Beattie. I would have certainly traveled up from Cedar City to attend the funeral.
As others will certainly attest, Mrs. Beattie left an enduring influence in my life. Her ability to inspire, motivate, and love her students has directly affected my life in a manner that has lasted over 25 years now. I will lovingly recall her all the days of my life and will look forward to meeting her again in the dawn of the resurrection. If men and women are to be judged by the degree to which they positively influenced those around them, then Vivian Beattie will surely be attended by the greatest degree of glory possible.
Dean & Sandra Powell
April 12, 2004
To the Beattie Family;
Sandy and I send our deepest sympathies and regards to your family. We will miss our cousin Vivian at the Michaelson Reunion and hope to see all of her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren there. We send our love and look forward to seeing the family in August.
Dean & Sandra Powell
Richland, WA
William Shunn
April 12, 2004
I was very sad to learn of Mrs. Beattie's passing. (She'll always be Mrs. Beattie to me.) Attending Davis High I had the good fortune to learn from many excellent teachers, but Mrs. Beattie was the best of the bunch. Her Humanities program was unlike anything else in a Utah public school, and she never let us get away with giving her anything but our best. I will always treasure the memories of that class, and of how proud she was for me years later when I showed her a magazine with my first professional short story.
My condolences to all her family on their loss, but know that she left a huge and lasting legacy among students who loved her.
Sue & Cap Ferry
April 12, 2004
We are sorry we will be out of state Friday and Saturday, and will not be able to attend. Our warmest regards to your family at the passing of your mother.
Larry and Pam Lund
April 10, 2004
Dear Beattie's
We were so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. She will be missed very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. We look forward to seeing you this summer.
Vivian Garret
April 10, 2004
To the Beattie Family. My sincere condolences. Your Mother was a great Lady and a Teacher in demand at Davis High school. The students learned so much from her.
Michon Aldridge
April 10, 2004
Roger & Mimi,
We are thinking of you and your family at this time.
Love, Val, Michon, Mindee, Jessica, Emilee & Blake Aldridge
David Winters
April 9, 2004
My sincere condolences to the family. Vivian was one of the greatest and most influential teachers that I ever had. She had a zest for knowledge and a love of everything that is beautiful and virtuous. I will be forever grateful for her profound influence on my life.
Warmest regards,
David Winters
Davis High School Class of 1983
Carl Clark
April 9, 2004
Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family. We were friends and neighbors of Steve and Anita for many years.
Dale Neibaur
April 9, 2004
Your mother was one of the greatest teachers and most influential people I have been privileged to know. All of her students will miss her. Thank you for sharing her with us all for those many years.
Dave Argyle
April 9, 2004
My sincere thanks to a gifted teacher who, more than any other, gave me an appreciation for the arts.
Andrea Abbott
April 9, 2004
To all members of the Beattie Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Miss you all!
Gary Mortensen
April 9, 2004
We express our sympathies and best wishes to the family. Judging by the quality of her posterity Sister Beattie must have been a wonderful mother. I believe there to be no greater success in life.
Aurora Murdock
April 9, 2004
Roberta and Megan,
Thinking of you and your family! We sure miss you.
Sybel Simmonds and children
April 8, 2004
To the Beattie family we send our warmest regards for all of you. The fine people that each of you are is a testament to your good mother. We love you.
EDennis King
April 8, 2004
To the family of Sister Beattie, we send our love and are greatful for our fond memories of her, all her children collectively as a family.
She will always be remembered as a sweet person with her many talents she was willing to share with so many, our family included.
The Bouchard Family
April 8, 2004
Our love, thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Craig Johnson
April 8, 2004
Lane, I was very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother.
Craig Johnson
Grant & Shirley Rees
April 8, 2004
Our sincere condolences to your family.
Love, Grant & Shirley Rees
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