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HERBERT WILSON BEATTIE
August 23, 1926 August 25, 2019
Herbert Wilson Beattie, 93, died August 25, 2019 in Colorado Springs. He was born August 23, 1926 and raised in Chicago.
After high school Herb entered the US Navy to train as a pilot. However, the war ended and instead he used the GI Bill for a college music degree.
Herb taught at Syracuse, Penn State, the University of Buffalo, and finished his 30 year teaching career as a full professor at Hofstra University.
In addition to being a professor of music, Herb Beattie was a world renowned operatic bass, a conductor and director of operas, and a composer.
After "retiring", Herb, with his wonderful voice, recorded radio ads for 35 years for Graham Oleson and Windstar Studios.
He is survived by his wife Laurie (Lorck) Beattie, children Kurt (Marrianne) Beattie, Lynn (Mike) Conaway, Mark (Terri) Beattie, Dawn (Jay) Maloney, Cameron (Carrie) Beattie, five granddaughters, and three great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers the family ask that donations be made to The Colorado Springs Children's Chorale or The Opera Theatre of the Rockies.
A Memorial Service will be on Saturday Sept. 28 at First Christian Church 16 E. Platte Ave, Colorado Springs
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Donna Barry Foley
August 19, 2024
Cam,
I´m so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Donna Barry Foley
John and Evelyn Kwaak
September 27, 2019
Dear Laurie
So Sorry to hear about Herb's passing.
Evelyn has many fond memories of the operas they did together. He was fun and a fabulous artist.
Our thoughts are with you.
Evelyn and John Kwaak
September 27, 2019
My condolences to the family . May you find comfort in your treasured memories and Gods promise to return our loved ones who passed away in death . 1st Thessalonians 4 : 13 & 14 .
Rick Flaks
September 20, 2019
Hi Laurie,
I am so sorry to read about Herb's passing. I can remember all of the fun times we had at your parents parties when Herb would sing. He was truly gifted. Peace to you and your family.
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