Stuart L. Beal

Stuart L. Beal Passed away peacefully in his home on January 10, 2006 at the age of 64. He was born June 27, 1941 to Rose and Walter Beal in Los Angeles, CA. He married Lauren Kilty in 1966, and in 1973 received his PhD in bio-statistics at the University of California, Los Angeles. He then moved north to Marin County to begin a family and what would be a highly successful career as a professor of bio-statistics at the University of California Medical Center in San Francisco. Together with the now deceased Dr. Lewis Sheiner, he created a powerful new software tool, NONMEM, which is used throughout the world for drug data analysis, helping to improve upon drug dosages to patients. He was a friend and mentor to many who studied under his wing. Stuart was a swimmer and a ballroom dancer. He loved languages and enjoyed studying at least five of them during his life. He had become particularly accomplished in Japanese. He also learned to play the guitar and the banjo. In his youth he loved to sing. He traveled extensively. He was an eternal student who died with more questions than answers. Stuart was also the creator of a beautiful home and garden that he nurtured and protected with great care. But most important to him, above all things he loved, was his family. He is survived by his wife, Lauren Beal; his son, Joshua Beal; his daughter, Jolaine Beal; and his sister, Sue Austin. It has been said that everyone knew Stuart was brilliant, but what was even more wonderful to discover was Stuart's gentle and loving nature. He was a most kind and wise man of impeccable integrity. His presence reached far and wide, yet at the same time he was sensitive to the smallest human detail. He was greatly loved and admired. He will be missed. A private memorial will be held in his home. In lieu of flowers the family prefers a donation to the American Civil Liberties Union, or Doctors Without Borders, or Habitat for Humanity.