Robert J. Beattie
December 26, 2010
Date of Birth : March 27, 1927 Date of Death: December 26, 2009 38 year NSP/Xcel Energy Employee age 82 of Forest Lake, passed away on December 26, 2009. Preceded in death by son, Richard; parents, James and Myrtle; sister-in-law, Marge Beattie. He will be deeply missed by his wife of 59 years, Clarice; children, Mike, Mark and Sue (Terry) Brelje; grandchildren, Dan and Andrea Brelje; brothers, Bill (Bernie) and John (Orphy); nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Bob can be remembered for his commitment to Faith Lutheran Church and Choir, volunteering throughout Forest Lake including Lions, Relay for Life and Meals On Wheels. He also refereed many high school basketball and football games and was an enthusiastic sports fan. Visitation amp; Funeral Service Visitation 3-7 PM Tuesday, Dec. 29th at Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 Centennial Dr. SW, Forest Lake. Funeral service 11 AM Wednesday, Dec. 30th at Faith Lutheran Church, 886 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake with visitation beginning at 10 AM until time of service. Family interment Scandinavian Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Faith Lutheran Church.
Bob was a special human being who we will never forget. Friendly, outgoing, and supportive, Bob was the type of person who saw everyone he met as a personal friend. He was alway at school events, supporting the Forest Lake Ranger teams and the total school district with a passion above and beyond the norm. To his wonderful wife and children, our heartfelt sorrow at his passing. From Bozeman, Montana, Kathy and Duke Millington
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Uncle Bob. We are so sorry we can not be there in person to offer our condolences, but know that we are thinking of you, and we are there in spirit. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Clarice, Mike, Mark, and Sue.
What a neat person Bob was. I worked at the Forest Lake Times for many years and that is how I met Bob. So, so friendly when he walked into the office…..and the same when you would meet him out & about. His kindness was the first thing I thought about when I saw his obituary. He will be missed for sure.
My prayers and heart-felt sympathies to all the family.
Jan Charais
Forest Lake
ECM Publishers, Inc. (Times, Peach, Post-Rev.)
Mr. and Mrs. Beattie were really good friends of my parents who have both since passed away. I’m sure my parents are warmly receiving Bob in heaven as we grieve his loss to us here on Earth. Mr. Beattie was is charge of acolytes for years at church. He was an easy to be with friend to young and old.
Clarice and Family,
We are so saddened to hear about Bob’s passing. Bob was truly a “Good Guy” with a huge heart and passion for others. I will certianly miss his infectious smile, strong handshake and great conversations about sports when he stopped in weekly to say hello.
Our continued thoughts and prayers to each of you.
God Bless
Jim & Kari Friend
To Clarice and family, Marie and I want to express our deepest sympathy in the loss of Bob. For me I have known Bob all my life. I remember the days when he would come to our home and read the meter and mom always had coffee and rolls for him, It’s a miracle he didn’t weigh more than he did because I think everyone on his route would feed him. I don’t ever remember him being mad or upset, always a freindly smile for everyone. When I was in high school I remember the many games he refereed when I was playing football, he wasn’t just a ref. he was a teacher and a coach always helping you become a better player and person. To my surprise the Chairman of the Board of the health care facility that I was employed at for 22 years was a good friend of Bobs and a fellow referee in many games that I played in. He will be deeply missed by everyone who’s life he touched. I know now that Bob is in a better place and by the way I bet he is having coffee with all those friends of the past.
I can honestly say that Mr. Beattie was always my stand in Dad and will definitely be missed. I remember sneaking raspberries from his garden, I knew he was watching but he never said a word. He was always there willing to lend a helping hand.
Dear Clarice and family –
We are so sorry for your loss. Bob was one of a kind – always giving, always positive and cheerful. And what a servant! Bob would do anything for Faith Lutheran and I’m sure he’ll be deeply missed. Right now he’s in heaven – no doubt shaking hands and smiling. Take care.
Dear Sue and Terry,
Our prayers are with you at this time. Know that the Lord will comfort and keep your entire family at this time of sadness.
Our sincere condolences,
Gary and Pat
Bob refereed most of our Lindstrom-Center H.S. (CHI-HI) basketball and football games in the ’50s and ’60s. Jay and I got to know Bob even better in recent years when he would visit Lindstrom during Karl Oskar Days. Bob’s connection was through our families years ago. During Bob’s ‘meter-reading’ days he met my father, town physician, and Jay’s father, editor of the local paper. His memory of those old sporting events was fabulous and he would regale us with many old wonderful memories. How he could remember us after all those years was always amazing to me. On one occasion at Dick’s Bicycle Shop in Forest Lake, Bob spotted me and off we were with stories of the old days. Jay and I are going miss being able to reconnect with Bob and his history of our youth. We feel blessed to have known him more than 50 years———————————–.
Dave Jay
I would like to personally and on behalf of the Forest Lake Lions send condolences. Bob was much loved by his fellow Lions. He always had a smile and a happy thought to share.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family during this time of mourning. I know that bob is in a better place.
God Bless
Dear Clarice, Mark, and family—-
We are with you in thought and prayer as you pay respect to Bob these days. We always enjoyed hearing of his activities . He had a way of making his life interesting while doing a lot for others. The verse in the Bible that has so much strnght at a time like this is John3:16 and I am sure you are very familiar with it.
Thank you, Mark, for staying in touch. Peace and comfort be with you
Kermit Parks family
Dear Clarice and Family,
Greg and I were saddened to learn of your families loss. Bob was a wonderful man who touched the hearts and lives of so many people. As a young person growing up in Forest Lake I can recall how Bob would go out of his way each Sunday morning at church to say hello and offer a handshake, hug and genuine smile to all. Greg and I will never forget the special dance the four of us shared at our wedding last year.
In Peace,
Greg and Angela (Friend) Marketon
Dear Clarice and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss, and are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
We remember Bob for his kindness to us on our trips to the USA, a cousin that we will remember with love and affection. So sorry we cannot be with you in person, but we will be with you in thought.
God bless you all love Peter and Dorothy (UK)
May God’s love, strength and caring be with each of you.
Thanks to God for the gift of Bob’s generosity to others through his many talents. . .as a faithful member of the choir at Faith Lutheran, as a dependable and caring community citizen and as a wonderful model to others as he reflected Jesus’ love.
God’s continued blessings to each of you.
Peace,
Gwen Hansen
Clarice & Family,
We will deeply miss Bob and his warm greetings each Sunday. He was a constant presence at Faith Lutheran always serving the church and its programs.
We remember 29 years ago when Bob greeted us and told us of his connection to our family. He told of refereeing games of my dad and we were connected for the remainder of his life.
You and your family will be in our prayers and thoughts. God bless you.
Bob & Linda Rygh
What a dear friend! I was shocked and saddened to see the obit.
Bob was always such a cheerful fellow to share with every time we would meet. We are indeed rich for having had him in the community! Thank you for the gift of you, Bob!