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for Kirby Beam
Scott Johnstone
April 25, 2005
Not sure if anyone is still reading this. But, I just found out today. I was preparing a letter of appreciation to Kirby for his help and encouragement. When I worked for him at Guerry Lumber, he told me I should be back in school getting a degree. He helped me get a loan to pay-off some previous student loans that would allow me to get back into school and encouraged me when I moved on to go to school full time. When I told him at the time how much it meant to me, he told me he would do it for anyone. I again ran short of money, got married and got busy with life, but in the past 2 1/2 year I have been back to school full time while raising 2 sons with my wife and working full time for John Deere. In 23 days I will complete my Bachelors in Science with a minor in eBusiness with a 3.73 GPA. In large part, because Kirby cared enough to be tough and encourage me to get back to school, I kept at it regardless of the obstacle. I am truly sorry that I will not be able to tell him how much he helped me and how I have carried his words with me all these years.
Jean and Richard Loney
August 19, 2004
Our heartfelt sympathy to the Beam family. We are the parents of Betsy Rhodes and she always spoke so kindly of him to us. She told us what a wonderful employer he was and how she will miss him.
Connell Stiles, The Nature Conservancy
August 17, 2004
The world is a nicer place because of special people like Kirby. His love and support of nature were truly reflective of his life. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family.
Felton and Karen Jenkins
August 11, 2004
We are very sorry to hear about Kirby. Our condolences to Lynda and the rest of the family. We are glad that we knew him.
David B. Harn
August 5, 2004
Kirby was a wonderful person and
will be missed.
Fred & Shannon Wagoner
August 5, 2004
Dear Lynda, Lyndi, and All, We feel privileged to have know Kirby. And it was a great pleasure to share happy times as when his parents first met Will, wonderful times at the farm, a family meal during a hurricaine,and Kirby driving his tractor pulling a trailor of guests with little Kirby on his shoulder, and a last trip on the river for us. Our thoughts are with you all and you are in our prayers. Love Fred and Shannon
TAG GRANT
August 5, 2004
LYNDA I WAS SADNED WHEN I HEARD TODAY THAT KIRBY HAD PASSED AWAY. PATTIE AND I WILL KEEP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN OUR PRAYERS AND WE ASK GOD TO COMFORT YOU AND WATCH OVER YOU.
clara horton
August 3, 2004
Hello Mrs. Beam: This is clara, Jack Horton Jr. Daughter. I am truely sorry to here of the lost of Mr. Beam. Moma (Gertrude) sends her love also. We love you very much....Amazing Grace was on my mind alot lately he loved that song so much.... It was truely a blessing to have cross his and your path... Love you Clara & Gertrude Horton and Kids...
Lucas Adams
August 3, 2004
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. He will be fondly remembered.
Mike&Vicky Dubberly
August 3, 2004
Our condolences to the Beam Family.
Vickie & Laurie Kennedy
August 3, 2004
Lynda and family,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Kirby was such a special person and we will miss him too. We wish we were there with you.
Lots of love,
Vickie & Laurie
Jeanie Groover
August 3, 2004
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and members of the Staff of Guerry Lumber. You will be sadly missed.
Johnson Construction Co.
Duncan and Linda Ogletree
August 3, 2004
Our thoughts are with you.
MARY ELIZABETH BEAM-POWELL
August 3, 2004
You are in our prayers.
Joanna Beam Batson/Atlanta, Ga.
Jeannie Beam Hall/Matthews, N.C.
Mary Elizabeth Beam Powell/Santa Claus, Ga
Audie Beam/ Savannah, Ga.
Paul Beam/Chattanooga, Tn.
HENRY (BUBBA) THOMPSON
August 3, 2004
MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU
Susan Kurth
August 3, 2004
Lindy and family please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.With deepest sympathy
David and Linda Hoyle
August 2, 2004
Dear Lynda,
David and I hold you and your precious family in our thoughts and prayers. Although we could not be with you physically, we are with you in our hearts and spirit.
We cherish this special friendship that began at Lenoir-Rhyne and continues through wonderful memories.
May your faith, the love and support of family and friends, and beautiful memories ease the sting of death.
We look forward to seeing you soon.
With love and sympathy,
David and Linda Hoyle
Freddie & Margie Schafer
August 2, 2004
We are truly sorry for your loss, Kirby was a special person. You shall be in our prayers. The schafers
Caroline Huber Hester
August 2, 2004
Dear Mrs. Beam, Lindy and Families, Words cannot express the sorrow I am feeling for the loss of Mr. Beam. For as long as I can remember he has been a huge part of my St. Paul's family and a very dear friend to me and my family. I will always remember Mr. Beam as a strong, solid yet gentle, and loving man. A man who loved his family dearly and treasured their time together. He appreciated life and the many blessings of God's wonderful world. He will be truely missed. I pray that God be with you all today and in the days to come. I hope you will find comfort in knowing that we love you all and are here for you whenever you need us. My thoughts and prayers are with you. In deepest sympathy, Caroline Huber Hester
Janice & Billy Humphries
August 2, 2004
Janice and I lend our prayers of support for you and your family in your loss of Kirby.
Dick Porterfield
August 2, 2004
Rita and I express ours deepest sympathies to Lynda and family. Kirby was a good friend to many and will be missed by more.
Barbara Loftin
August 2, 2004
Kirby has been a long-time friend of mine and Johnny's. We have gone through many good times as well as sad times together. Kirby's humor, honesty, and caring manner has always made him a person of respect. There are no words to express our heartfelt loss of such a dear friend...he can never be replaced or forgotten...his love for people will endure. He will be missed by all who love him. Goodbye old friend We love you always
christy loftin
August 2, 2004
We must just believe that God knows when the time is right...It is never right for those of us who are left behind...Joe and I loved Kirby like a father, I find comfort that they again are together. All of my love to the Beam and Guerry family forever...
Larry Walker
August 2, 2004
Lynda: I'll never forget Kirby holding one of your grandchildren in his arms as he addressed a group about his love of the land and the forest and his efforts to leave a sound conservation legacy.
May God provide His peace to you.
Steven Anderson
August 2, 2004
We are priviledged to have known Kirby and benefited from his wise counsel and support. He was always thoughtful, kind, and generous. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Friends at the Forest History Society
Heather Duncan
August 2, 2004
I am sorry that I did not know Kirby Beam better, but his and Lynda's generosity touched my life. Each year Lynda and Kirby sponsored an award for young journalists in Guerry's name that helped me and many others like me do better work at covering environmental issues. At the time when I was fortunate enough to receive the award, I was a reporter with no computer and my husband had just been laid off from his job. The award reflected Lynda and Kirby's lasting respect for the natural world, as well as their ability to create something positive out of personal tragedy. Kirby's activism and work at beautiful Two Holly Farm left a lasting legacy for the earth as well as the people who live on it. I am so sorry for the immense loss to his family, Savannah, and our state.
BEVERLY STILLINGER
August 2, 2004
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
Judy Williams Halpin
August 2, 2004
Holding you in my heart and in my prayers.
Sandy Wilkinson
August 2, 2004
Linda and family,
Please know you are in our prayers. Kirby was a loving and kind gentleman, he will be missed by everyone at the Carolinas Neruomuscular/ALS Center.
Tom & Gail Jackson
August 2, 2004
Gail and I are thinking about the family during these difficult times. It was an honor and a pleasure to be associated with Kirby in my business career.May God Bless the Beam's in the coming days.
Steve Shelton
August 2, 2004
To Herb and Linda, my heartfelt sympathy is with you and your family. I enjoyed working with Kirby and Herb, though only a short time. I always found Kirby to be the perfect "Southern Gentleman". Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Steve Shelton
Carla Rapp
August 2, 2004
My thoughts are with your family.
Elizabeth Groot Liles
August 2, 2004
Dear Lynda, Thinking of you at this time of sorrow. May you cherish all the memory you have over the years. Let God watch over you and the family.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth
John and Patti Heilig
August 2, 2004
John and Patti Heilig
Dick Hoyle
August 2, 2004
Thinking of you in this most difficult time. As we think back over many happy times the Beam family is often present. Wishing you sunny days ahead.
Dick Hoyle
Nancy Hoyle Holdsclaw
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