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William Beattie Obituary
William R. Beattie
March 10, 1930 - September 7, 2023
Rev. William R. Beattie, 93, of Davenport, IA passed away Thursday, September 7, 2023. Private services have been held. He was laid to rest in Pine Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family and sent to Runge Mortuary. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rungemortuary.com.
William was born March 10, 1930 to Ernest Everett and Enid Blanche (McCartney) Beattie in Janesville, WI. In 1952 he received his B.A. from Tarkio College and a Master of Divinty at Pittsburgh Xenia Seminary in Pittsburgh, PA in 1956. He continued to serve the Lord throughout his career and life. On May 20, 1955 he was united in marriage to Marian Canfield.
Those left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife, Marian Beattie; children, Betsy (Charles) Love, James (Simone) Beattie, Julie (Paul) Lindower, Scott (Christine) Beattie, Shawn (Kamy) Beattie, Matthew (Heather) Beattie, and Marianna (Steve) VonMuenster; grandchildren, Matthew (Mary) Beattie, Bethany (Josh) Nold, Charles Love, David Love, Annette Beattie, Andreas Beattie, Anna Lindower, Sara Lindower, Silas Beattie, Severt Beattie, Elida Beattie, Caroline Beattie, William Beattie, Thomas Beattie, Johnathan Beattie, Charlotte Beattie, Julianna Beattie, Clara Beattie, Florence Beattie, Clyde Beattie, Luke Beattie, Peter Beattie, Craig Beattie, Aurora Beattie, Annabella VonMuenster, and Emmaline VonMuenster; great grandchildren, Nathan Beattie and Rosanna Beattie.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and his son, William R. Beattie Jr.
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Amanda Fox
September 15, 2023
The ladies at Great Clips send our condolences!
Diane S Merry
September 12, 2023
So sorry to hear of Bill's passing. He was a great man. Always enjoyed his preaching and children's sermons. You are all in our prayers.
Love
The Merry Family
Ruth Spear
September 12, 2023
Rev. Beattie was my minister growing up. His 2 oldest children , William and Betsy were in my youth group. Great kids. Deepest condolences to the family.
Mary Shenk
September 12, 2023
I remember attending a lot of high-school orchestra concerts ! What a great legacy of family! My sympathy to all the family. Sincerely Mary Shenk
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