William R. Beattie

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William R. Beattie, 84, of China Spring, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at his residence. A memorial mass will be 10AM Friday, January 22nd at St. Philips Catholic Church in China Spring with Rev. Hilario Guajardo officiating. Visitation will be 6 to 8PM with the Holy Rosary being recited at 7PM Thursday, January 21st at Lake Shore Funeral Home, 5201 Steinbeck Bend in Waco. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online Guest Book at www.LakeShoreFuneralHome.com.

William was born August 3, 1925 in Detroit, Michigan to James and Sophia (Konen) Beattie. He started working at Huck Manufacturing in 1943, retiring in 1987 as plant superintendent. William served with the U.S. Navy during World War II from 1943 to 1946. He married Mary Lou Kracht in June 1952. They moved to Waco in 1973. He was a long-time member of St. Louis Catholic Church and was a current member of St. Philip

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Condolence Messages

  1. Carolyn Anderson

    To All The Beattie Family:
    Please accept my heartfelt condolence. He was truly a great man. He was full of life and I’m glad I had the oppotunity to know him.

  2. Cathy (Sweet) Ochoa

    Uncle Bill and Aunt Mary were the best godparents in the world. I will miss him so much, but I know that he will be in heaven with Mom and Dad. Love to the family Cathy

  3. Cathy Aaron Kinlaw

    I have great memories of Mr. Beattie and your family. I am very thankful for those. Mr. Beattie was a wonderful person. My prayers are with your family.

  4. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family during this very sad time. We wish we could be there to share your sadness and celebrate Bill’s life. Love you all very much!! Ed & Cheryl Fogle; Tharesa, Craig & Alyssa Kwiatek; Janice, Toby, Hunter & Seryna Javin

  5. Cristy Springer Mitchell

    My parents and I found out about Mr. Beatties’ passing after the service, but we still want to send out condolenses. I have fond memories of our families doing things together. Mr. Beattie was a good man. Our thoughts and prayers.

  6. Cristy Springer Mitchell

    My parents and I found out about Mr. Beatties’ passing after the service, but we still want to send out condolenses. I have fond memories of our families doing things together. Mr. Beattie was a good man. Our thoughts and prayers.

  7. Dear Mary Lou and family, Words could not fully express my deepest sympathy for the loss of Bill. Please know that I share in your grief. It is hard sometime to remember that our lives on this earth ends but how wonderful knowing that life with God is forever. Bill is now in His loving hands. If I can be of nay help to you Mary Lou, please call me. I know Roy was very fond of Bill and now they may see each other in Heaven. Your friend, Joan Frank

  8. Mrs. Beattie, Mike, Bill, Susan, and Lori,
    I was so sad to hear about your dad’s passing. I have great memories of the time I spent with you all growing up. My prayers are with you!
    Always!
    Lisa

  9. Michael E. Shane

    I will miss you Bill. You and I started working together 22 years ago on a project in Japan. I am back in Asia again working for the last 4 years and often reminded of the times that you and I worked together.

  10. Paula (Scalici) Ahonen

    Our family was saddened to hear of "Uncle Bill’s" passing. Our sincere thoughts and prayers from Michigan go out to The Beattie Family.

  11. Dear Susan, on behalf of my family and myself, I send our sincere condolences on the passing of your father. May he rest in peace and may God comfort you and your family.

    sincere regards, Randall Maxwell CSHS ’82

  12. St. Philip Catholic Church

    To the Beattie Family:

    Please accept our sincere condolences during this difficult time, as our thoughts and prayers are with you. From your Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

    St. Philip Catholic Church
    China Spring, Texas

  13. Susan…your dad was a very sweet man and I’m going to miss waving to him everyday in the parking lot when I leave work and seeing his big smile!!
    I know you and your mother will miss him soooo much!! My prayers are with you!! Love you lots!!

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