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KENNETH BEATRICE "Ken"
Ken Beatrice passed away from complications of pneumonia on December 6, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Lyn of Haymarket, VA; his son, Robert and wife, Jenny and his grandchildren, Madeleine, Brooke and Mac of St. Louis, MO; his daughter, Lisa Driscoll of Washington, DC; and his brother, Dennis Beatrice and wife, Gail of Palo Alto, CA. Ken was a long-time Sports Director and radio personality at WMAL and WTEM in Washington, DC. Funeral services will be held at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church at 271 Winchester Street, Warrenton, VA on Saturday, December 12 at Noon In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in his name to the Ken Beatrice Research Fund Attn: Doug Sobel, Georgetown University, 4300 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20016 or to the St. John the Evangelist School Academic Fund.
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Mike
March 16, 2025
Ken called me back as a kid to answer a question Couldn't believe it Wonderful guy
John Lambert
October 9, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Charlie
December 11, 2015
I just want to send my thoughts and prayers to Ken's family and friends.
Growing up, listening to Sports Call was a nightly ritual that never got old.
The depth/breadth of Ken's knowledge was unparalleled, he always treated his callers with "dignity and respect" AND his "Bah-Ston" accent was fantastic !!
While it may sound a bit cliche, it is also very true to say that Ken's radio show will never be duplicated as his style and knowledge were inimitable.
God Bless you , Ken, and thanks for the many years of entertainment. Thanks, as well, for encouraging me to stay in college as that was great advice.
Lastly ... I will think of you every time I get the "Beef and Chedda " at Arby's !!
"Bye now, "
Charlie
Scott Miller
December 11, 2015
Being a sports fanatic,in the early 80's I would watch Glenn Brenner on TV9 at 6:30 and turn on the radio a 7 to listen to Ken.What a 1-2 punch they were.Glenn with his comedy antics and Ken with his knowledge.I used to call Ken all the time and propose Redskins trades. He would always say 'who's going, Scott'LOL.He never approved of my trades. He said they were one-sided in the Redskins favor ( imagine that) LOL. He was right.I heard on the radio that the Broncos had acquiried John Elway from the Colts. I called Ken and told him. He said he had not heard a word. All of a sudden he said, wait a minute it is coming over the wire, right now.It looked like I broke the news of the trade( LOL)Timing is everything.(LOL)Ken always called you back if his show ran out, which was very classy. He loved his viewers.Three times in the last couple of years I have called local radio sports stations and they just leave you on hold, when the show was over.I remember saying one time when it happened, please bring back Ken. When the NFL Draft would come around ,I loved the informtion Ken would give you, about each player. I also looked forward to the grades he would give the Skins , and all the teams.. Ken Beatrice was a sports fanatic's dream. There will never be another one, like him. Thank You, Mr. Beatrice for all the great countless hours of entertainment you gave us.Our prayers and thoughts are with his family.Rest in Peace, Sir.
Edgar Pike
December 10, 2015
Rest in Peace Ken! I'm glad I was able to talk to you once, on the air. I recorded the conversation and will keep it forever!
December 10, 2015
Truly sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with your family.
Missy
December 10, 2015
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. Know that you can go to god in prayer to strengthen and comfort you. Psalms 121. We share your grief.
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