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From: "Sherri Hall" <>
Subject: [KYF] OBIT: Louis J. Beto, 2001, Boyle County, KY
Date: Sun, 6 Apr 2003 20:13:20 -0400

>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.

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