OBIT: Louis J. Beto, 2001, Boyle County, KY ------------------------------- Submitted by Sherri Hall Date: 6 Apr 2003 ------------------------------- *********************************************************************** USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net ********************************************************************** From the Danville Advocate-Messenger, 16 Nov 2001: Dr. Louis J. Beto is described by a colleague and friend as representing the highest ideals of medicine. Beto of St. Mildred's Court , who practiced medicine here for 38 years, died Wednesday at the age of 78. "I am thankful to have known and been a friend of Dr. Louis Beto. He cared deeply for his family, friends and patients," said Dr. Charles Mahaffey. "He was always cheerful and spread happiness and hope to all who had the good fortunate to have known him. As a physician, he represented the highest ideals of medicine, always giving cheerful and quality care to his patients. His family, friends, patients and those of the medical community will miss him sorely." Dr. James Ramey also recalled Beto's cheerful spirit. "He was always jovial and friendly. He had a good outlook on life." Ramey and Beto filled in for the other on obstetrical and weekend calls. Ramey estimated Beto delivered 2,000 babies. Beto also was known for playing humorous tricks on hospital employees, Ramey said. In addition to his private practice, Beto served for several years as physician at Centre College. In the early 1960's, Beto was elected to the Danville Board of Education and served as chairman. "You could always talk to Lou," said Kenneth Wall, who worked for the school system during Beto's tenure on the board. "He was always straight forward and honest. He wanted to do what was good for the school system." Wall said Beto was very congenial. "Every time you saw him he was the same way" whether it was discussing a school issue or meeting each other while walking on the track at Centre. Beto was a graduate of Univeristy of Dubuque in Iowa, and earned his medical degree form Northwestern University College of Medicine in Chicago. During World War II he was a captain in the Army and following the war he served as a physician in the Air Force. He was a board member emeritus of Farmers National Bank and had been a member of the board of elders at The Presbyterian Church. Services for Beto will be 11:30 a.m. Saturday at The Presbyterian Church by the Rev. Thomas Farmer. Burial will be in Bellevue Cemetery. Born Dec. 30, 1922, in Lena, Ill., he was a son of the late Rev. Louis H. and Margaret Witsma Beto. Survivors included his wife, Margaret Richards Beto; two daughters, Katherine Beto Jones of Nashville, Tenn., and Susan Beto Richmond of Lexington; two sons, Louis M. "Macky" Beto of Danville and Andrew R. Beto of Nashville; and 11 grandchildren. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Friday at The Presbyterian Church. Memorials may go to Heritage Hospice, The Presbyterian Church and Salvation Army. Stith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.