Obituary: Howard Beebe, former LSO concertmaster
Howard Louis Beebe
(July 11, 1931 - December 30, 2010)
Howard Louis Beebe, Ohio University Professor Emeritus of Music, passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2010 after an extended battle with cancer. Professor Beebe was born on July 11, 1931 in Buffalo, New York.
While in elementary school his family moved to Winfield, Kansas; there his aptitude for music became apparent and he began the study of violin. His teen years were spent in Milwaukee, Wisconsin where his study and involvement in music became more intense. This dedication led to his acceptance into the Juilliard School of Music in New York City where he studied with Ivan Galamian and Dorothy Delay.
During the Korean War, Howard served in the band at West Point while continuing his violin studies through the Juilliard School. After receiving his masters degree in 1960 Howard accepted his first teaching assignment in Corpus Christi, Texas at UCC as well as serving as concertmaster of the Corpus Christi Symphony. In 1962 he moved on to Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware. He became well known in the Central Ohio Area for his solo recitals, as a member of the Duvall Trio and for his excellent teaching abilities. During his last two summers at Ohio Wesleyan Howard received grants to study in Europe with Nadia Boulanger and Max Rostal.
In 1970 he began his long tenure as a Professor in the Ohio University School of Music. Here he continued recital work as a soloist as well as a member of the Athenian Trio. Several summers were spent at Lakeside, Ohio as that Orchestra’s concert master and then later at Interlochen in Michigan where he taught and performed in chamber recitals.
After his retirement in 2001, Professor Beebe turned his creative energies into painting and poetry. He became actively involved as a volunteer with the Majestic Galleries in Nelsonville.
Howard leaves behind three children, Howard Donald Beebe, David (Anna) Beebe, and Sharon (Richard) Frame; six grandchildren- Arie, Ricky, Castle and Michael Frame, Cody and Jaime Beebe; and also long time companion, Jean Pullen and former wife, Nancy Simmons Beebe.
Visitation will be Tuesday 4-7 p.m. at Jagers & Sons Funeral Home, Athens followed by a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. conducted by Father Martin Holler. A Memorial Mass will be said Wednesday 10:00 a.m. at Christ the King University Parish, Stewart & Mill Sts., Athens by Msgr. Patrick Gaughan with burial of cremains in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. A memorial concert in Howard’s honor will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Appalachian Community Health Services/ Hospice, 30 Herrold Ave., Athens, Ohio 45701 or the Majestic Galleries, 20 Public Square, Nelsonville, Ohio 45764.
posted by Kathie Bracy @ 7:19 PM
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