ALUM, TRUSTEE, VOLUNTEER: REMEMBERING WILLIAM BEADIE ’58

Bill Beadie, who served St. Paul Academy and Summit School as a tireless advocate in multiple roles, passed away on August 21, 2022.

A member of St. Paul Academy’s Class of 1958, Bill was an invaluable friend and supporter of the school as an alumnus, a parent of alums, and a volunteer. He served on the SPA Board of Trustees from 2002-2006 and then again from 2010-2022. Prior to his terms as a Trustee, he served on the Alumni/ae Council and as an ad hoc member of the Board’s finance committee.

An attorney by profession, he joined Moore, Costello, and Hart in 1966 and practiced construction law there for 42 years. His legal and construction expertise often came into play in his volunteer work for the school: he helped negotiate construction contracts and was instrumental in the construction of the Huss and Schilling Centers. He was a tireless fundraising volunteer for the annual fund, and always did so with a light touch, never forgetting his role as a Trustee.

Bill was known for the deep, enduring relationships he formed with people, most of all his wife Carol, whom he married in 1965. He was devoted to his SPA Class of 1958 classmates and worked hard to keep those friendships alive. He believed in the value of a hand-written, thoughtful note, a curious mindset, and regular conversation. As a Trustee, Bill made sure he knew as many teachers, administrators, maintenance workers, and security guards as possible around the school. He was a fixture at Drake Arena, skating for exercise three mornings a week. Bill was preceded in death by his brother David Beadie ’54. He is survived by his wife, Carol, sons Guy ’86, Ryan, and Bill ’91, and four grandchildren.

Bill is deeply missed by the St. Paul Academy and Summit School community, and we are grateful for his unwavering service to our school.

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