Mary Ada Jarvis Beattie

August 31, 1923 - March 8, 2015

Mary Jarvis Beattie, grassroots Republican, "professional volunteer," and former Lake County Board member who had a brief, honorary stint as Illinois State Representative, died March 8 with family by her side. A longtime resident of Lake Forest, Mrs. Beattie grew up in St. Louis, where she met her husband, Orville Carl. Both were passionate about civic, church, and community concerns, and were loving foster parents. Mary forwarded many causes, receiving numerous accolades, including the Abe Lincoln Excellence in Public Service Award in 1995. Her dynamic spirit and unswerving sense of integrity will be missed by all. She is survived by her children Barbara (Rev. James) Liljegren, David (April) Beattie, and Rev. Phyllis Beattie (Dr. Francisco Gutierrez); nine grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest, 700 N. Sheridan Rd., at 2:00 pm Saturday, April 18. Contributions in Mary's name would be gratefully received by the Brain Research Foundation (www.thebrf.org) or the Mission Committee of First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest (www.firstchurchlf.org).