BORN

1971

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Murphy Funeral Homes

4510 Wilson Boulevard

Arlington, Virginia

William Beardslee Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 25, 2015.

William Quinn Beardslee died unexpectedly on March 24, 2015 at his home in Arlington, Virginia. He was born in Denver, Colorado and grew up in Fort Collins, Colorado. Bill graduated from Fort Collins High School before attending the University of Denver where he studied International Relations and German. While at the university, he was editor of the university newspaper. After receiving his B.S. degree, he commenced studies at the University of Denver Law School and received his J.D. degree. He was editor of the International Law Journal during his law school years. Shortly thereafter, he joined the Department of State as a Foreign Service Officer, and served in Germany, Mexico, and Washington, DC. He later joined the Civil Service and worked at the Department of State, Department of Labor, and the Department of Homeland Security.

Bill married Meredith McEvoy in 1999. She survives him along with two children, Fiona Beardslee and Nathan Beardslee. He is survived by his parents William and Nancy Beardslee of Fort Collins and his sister Rebecca Grabler. He is also survived by Terry and Maura McEvoy, his in-laws. All who knew him recognized him as a devoted husband, father, son, and friend.

William was an avid hunter, fisherman, and conservationist. The family would be honored by memorial gifts to the Sierra Foundation at Sierra Club.org.


A visitation will held from 10:30 a.m.-12:00 pm on Saturday, March 28, 2015 at the Murphy Funeral Home located at 4510 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia. It will be followed by a brief service at 12:00.

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April 24, 2015

Elisabeth Rosenstock-Siller

Dear Meredith, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My deepest condolences to you and your children. Although I never had the chance to meet Bill personally, everyone I ever met who knew him always had the fondest things to say about him. He touched many lives which is a great gift. I wish you much strength and love, you and your family are in our thoughts, Elisabeth Rosenstock-Siller

April 17, 2015

Jennifer Spande

Meredith--We remember fondly the warm welcome that you and Bill extended to us in Mexico and really enjoyed our time their with both of you. We are so sorry to hear of your great loss, and will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

April 13, 2015

Nancy, Bill and family- we are thinking of you and lifting you up in our thoughts and prayers. He made an incredible impact in his life God bless you in this difficult time. Much love, Deb & Ed Leners

April 7, 2015

Steve Morrissey

Meredith, Fiona, Nathan, Bill and Nancy, I am terribly sorry for your loss, and was incredibly saddened to hear of Bill's passing. Bill and I spent countless hours together during high school and college, and he was a true and loyal friend. I'm sure he was a terrific husband and father as well. Our thoughts are with you all, Steve Morrissey

April 1, 2015

Bill and Kim Mangle

To everyone in the Beardslee Family,
We are so deeply sorry for your loss. We want you to know that we are sending our love, strength and prayers your way. We wish you comfort and peace.

April 1, 2015

Rebecca Beardslee Grabler

Thoughts and prayers to Meredith, Fiona and Nathan- sister Rebecca (Becky), Luke and Henry- nephews

April 1, 2015

Eldon Dye

Dear Meredith. I can't put into words how shocked I was at hearing about Bill's passing. He was a true friend and a gentleman and I went on many wonderful backpacking trips with him in Colorado. Please accept my deepest condolences. I am thinking of you and your family.

April 1, 2015

Patrick Jones

I am so sorry for your loss and Bill's untimely death. We grew up together in the same cul-de-sac in Fort Collins and I well remember playing hide and seek, Red Rover, and a myriad of other games late into the summer evenings. May you be wrapped in the peace of Christ's healing balm.

April 1, 2015

Gela Peschelt

Dear Meredith, I was shocked and saddened to hear of Bill's untimely death. Please accept my sincerest condolences to you, your children and your families.

April 1, 2015

Kristie Warren (Ball)

My deepest sympathies to the Beardslee family. I attended Jr High and High School with Bill but we became friends as Peer Counselors. He was respected and well liked by all. I hope that his legacy, as evidenced by the thoughtful and meaningful words written by those he touched, will allow you all to find solace and comfort during this difficult time.

March 31, 2015

Rebecca Viot

Dear Meredith,
Please accept my deepest condolences on your profound loss.
Rebecca Anderson Viot - Cousin

March 31, 2015

Jackie Bednarz

Dear Meredith,
My heart-felt sympathies to the children and you for your profound loss.

March 31, 2015

Mike Martin

Merideth It was honor to know Bill and consider him a friend. His passing is a tragic loss. I consider Bill one of my closest friends from college. I'll forever look back with fondness of the late night conversations we shared while living in the Fraternity house. He welcomed me to his home in Frankfurt and shared the experiences of his life while living in Germany. He was a great man, a good friend and will be forever missed.
My thoughts and prayers for you, Fiona and Nathan.

March 31, 2015

Melody Kruck

Oh Meredith, I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my sincere condolences.

March 30, 2015

Erin Osborn

I am a cousin to this man we are all talking about. I feel a huge loss, but knew him less than many have described here. Bill Jr., I feel for your immediate family, and will never fully know or understand the magnitude of your passing. I will always remember you as a "little dickens", a heart felt presence, a bright light, always making this world lighter, more fun, more interesting, and a more sincere place to be in, and be from. thank you dear William Francis Q. Beardslee, I will never forget the gift of life that you have given.

March 30, 2015

Betty Shang

Meredith- Your colleagues in Canada send their deepest sympathies to you and yours for your sudden loss. May your memories comfort you and your family.

March 30, 2015

Meredith, my very deepest condolences to you and your family. Russel Brown

March 29, 2015

Meredith, Fiona & Nathan,
We are so sorry & sadden for your sudden loss. We are holding all of you in our prayers & our hearts. May loving memories of Bill bring you peace. In sympathy, Larry & Cindy Mitsch

March 29, 2015

Shelley Jennings

Dear Fiona,Nathan and Meredith: I never had the pleasure of knowing Bill, but I know he was a good person because he raised two wonderful children. Please know I and the entire GlebeSchool community sends you sympathy and love.

March 29, 2015

Bill I and my wife are sorry to hear of the death of your son. We offered prayers today in church for you and your family in this hard time. May the Holy spirit give you peace and assurance of God's love in the days ahead. Your friend Al Bullard

March 29, 2015

Jim Camp

My deepest sympathies to the family. May your cherished memories bring you peace in the days ahead and may God's love comfort you.

March 29, 2015

Catherine Barry

Meredith: I was very sorry to learn while I was traveling that Bill had passed so suddenly. My deepest sympathy for your loss. I hope that you and your children take some comfort knowing that I admired Bill for his professional skills but also for the depth of his commitment to public service.

March 28, 2015

Meredith,

So sorry to hear this news. My condolences to you and your family.

Robin Holzhauer

March 28, 2015

Sandra Kyser Jacobs

Beardslee Family I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and heart. Lots and lots of love to you.

March 28, 2015

Patrick Mooney

Meredith, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.

March 28, 2015

Dear Meredith and children, Nancy, Bill, Rebecca and children and allied families, we are stunned by this grievous loss. Our hearts go out to you all; you are in our hearts and prayers day and night. We stand by in Fort Collins - at your service. Love from Mary and Ken Seaman

March 28, 2015

Meredith - Lian, Dan and I, here in Kabul, were all so shocked to hear of Bill's passing. I had always admired you and Bill and thought you made a wonderful couple. I will always remember Bill's devilish grin from A100 days, a devilsh grin in which goodness shone through. My heart ackes for you and your children. Our praayers are with you, Jeff, Annette and family

March 28, 2015

Sarah-Ann Lynch

Meredith,
I am so, so sorry to hear this news. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family right now. I will be here to help you. Take care, Sarah

March 28, 2015

Beth, Lance, Savannah, Simon, Sawyer Jackson

Meredith, we are very sorry for your loss.
Keeping you, Fiona & Nathan in our thoughts & prayers.

March 28, 2015

Nate Thruelsen

Meredith and family,

Joy and I cannot imagine your loss and extend our deepest condolences. We both wish that we could be there with you.

March 28, 2015

Debi Donaldson

Meredith, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers will be with you and your family.

March 27, 2015

Abby Aronson

Meredith - Words fail to begin to express how heartbroken I was to hear today of Bill's passing. One of the hardest parts of the FS is that we cannot always be there in person for our friends. I know I am but one of a host of people around the world whose life is better for knowing you and Bill.

March 27, 2015

Laura Stein

Meredith, I was so saddened to hear of Bill's sudden passing. I had the great pleasure of working with Bill in the Frankfurt IV section and will remember him fondly. You and your children will remain in my thoughts.

March 27, 2015

Leslie Gerson

Meredith, my thoughts are with you. I know how difficult it can be to lose a spouse suddenly. Life never gives us enough time. Let me know if you need help back here in DC.

March 27, 2015

So sorry for loss (Eccl. 9:11)

March 27, 2015

Brian & Renee Bernhard

Oh Meredith,
We were so shocked and saddened to hear this news! We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers during this trying time. Big hugs to all of you from the Bernhards!

March 27, 2015

Dear Meredith, Fiona, and Nathan, You have our deepest sympathy - We share in your sorrow and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers during this very challenging time and beyond.
Becky and Jerry Tischer - friends of your parents/grand parents from St. Paul

March 27, 2015

Meredith, Fiona, and Nathan - Our deepest condolences on your sudden and tragic loss. Ross Orth & Dianne Miller, Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Canada

March 27, 2015

Meredith -

We are sorry to hear of your loss. Although we can't be with you while you remember Bill, you're in our thoughts from afar.

Frankfurt Consular Section

March 27, 2015

Paolina Milasi

Meredith, I am so sorry to learn of your loss and words fail me. You and yours are in my thoughts.

March 27, 2015

Barbara Baden

Meredith,

I am so sorry for your loss. I had the opportunity to work with your husband and always appreciated the great good humor with which he approached life. He will be truely missed by many.

March 27, 2015

Meredith -

my deepets condolences to you and your family.

Renate Vollmer (formerly PA, now CONS) in Frankfurt

March 27, 2015

Meredith, Fiona and Nathan, We are so sorry for your loss and we are praying for you in this time of deep sadness. Wayne, Jennie, Sammy, Luke and Ellie Herninko

March 27, 2015

Mike Harker

Meredith My deepest condolences. Please know that your colleagues at Embassy Baghdad have you and your family in our prayers.

March 27, 2015

Barbara Avery

Bill and Nancy, our hearts are sadden at your loss. You and your whole family are in our thoughts and prayers. God be with ea h of you.

March 27, 2015

My deepest condolences to you and your family.

Cristina, Frankfurt, Germany

March 26, 2015

Julie Chang

Meredith, Fiona and Nathan we are so sorry for your loss. We love you and miss you. We are praying for you every day.
Love, Julie, Chris, Leah and Matthew.

March 26, 2015

Meredith - Please accept our deepest condolences. We remember you both fondly from Mexico City. Veronica and Gabriel Kaypaghian, Beijing

March 26, 2015

Bill Lyon

So sad to hear of your loss. Know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

March 26, 2015

Lia Keller

I had the pleasure of attending law school with Bill, as did my husband Ali Farhang. I remember Bill well. He will be greatly missed by so many. Our deepest sympathies to his entire family.

March 26, 2015

Ron Packowitz

I'm so very sorry for your loss, Meredith. My deepest condolences to you and your family.

March 26, 2015

Bob and Barb Sutter

Bill and Nancy, we are so deeply saddened but your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

March 26, 2015

Bill Novak

As many of us have children the same age as your son, it is stunning to hear of your loss.Take solace that he is in a better place and that time will soothe your pain. God Bless you both. Bill & Jayne Novak

March 26, 2015

Martha L. Sardinas

Dear Meredith and all Bill's family, As you know, I had the opportunity to work with Bill in the Visa Office. At this sad time I remember our conversations and his love for his family. It is a great loss. With deepest sympathy,

March 26, 2015

Richard Rosenman

Meredith, I was very, very saddened to learn of Bill's sudden passing. Please accept my deepest sympathies.

March 26, 2015

Rob Mitchell

Our thoughts are with you all. Bill will be dearly missed by all.

March 26, 2015

Brian Pasternak

To the Beardslee family - Our prayers and sympathies are with you all during this difficult time. We will remember Bill as the kind and dedicated public servant we saw and worked with every day at the Department of Labor.

March 26, 2015

Joan Knisely

My Deepest Sympathy - bless all of you as you grive the loss of a husband, father, son, brother and friend. Prayers for all of you!

Joan Knisely- Glebe mom

March 26, 2015

Erin Eussen

Meredith and family, Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss my thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

March 26, 2015

Britta Barnickel

I was shocked and heartbroken to read of Bill's sudden passing .My thoughts and prays are with you and Family.Bill rest in peace. God Bless you all.

March 26, 2015

Stuart Wilson

Meredith, my prayers go out to you and your family at this difficult time. I will always treasure the days we worked together in Frankfurt.

March 26, 2015

Words cannot describe how sorry we are for your loss! You are in our thoughts and prayers!
Bridgett and Dan Freimuth

March 26, 2015

Meredith, Fiona, and Nathan,
We are deeply sorry for your loss. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and hope that you can find some comfort in your Glebe family.
The Jacksons
Lawrence, Alicia, Sophia and Patrick

March 26, 2015

Zach & Kris Pearson

Praying for strength and fond memories for you and your family.

March 26, 2015

Meredith,Fiona and Nathan we are so sorry to hear of the sudden loss of Bill.You are all in our thoughts. Terry and Kerry McEvoy of Australia

March 26, 2015

Meredith, Fiona and Nathan,
I am thinking of you all. I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you find comfort in your memories of your Dad and support from your family here at Glebe.
~Kelly Huggler

March 26, 2015

Daniel Blumenthal

I was shocked and heartbroken to learn of Bill's passing. I did not know Bill very well, but I valued his presence and his nature as he truly helped me feel comfortable as a first-year coach of Nate's team this year. We are so sorry for your loss and I hope that his memory may be a blessing to his family.

March 26, 2015

Penny Taylor McKenna class of '69 NBCS

So much sorrow for your great loss. May the love, care and support of all who share your lives and your son's sustain you through all...

March 26, 2015

Angela Colyvas-McGinnis

Meredith - you and the kids are in my thoughts. I remember Bill so fondly from when we worked in VO. Please let me know if there is anything at all I can do. Sean and I send you our deepest sympathies.

March 26, 2015

Meredith and family, Maura and Terry,
We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bob and Sue Grose

March 26, 2015

Anthony Clare

Meredith, Rosy and I are very sorry for you and your children's loss. I did not know Bill well, but having worked next to you for quite some time I know how much he meant to you and your children. You have our deepest condolences.

March 26, 2015

Ellie Vargas

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

March 26, 2015

Nancy and I are so very sorry for you and your entire family and our thoughts are with you at this very difficult time. Bill had a life cut far too short but a legacy in his career and as a father that will last forever.
Jim and Nancy McGinnis (Fort Collins, Colorado)

March 26, 2015

Debbie McDonald

May his memory be a blessing.

March 26, 2015

Stephen Ashby

Meredith and family, my deepest condolences. I only knew Bill casually, but we had many mutual friends who held him in the highest regard. As someone who has walked a similar path vocationally, I know that it takes a rare man to have so many colleagues who also one's friends. You will be in my wife's and my thoughts.

March 26, 2015

My deepest sympathies.
Tabitha Oman

March 26, 2015

Phoebe Eyo

March 26, 2015

Matthew and Kim Gillen

Meredith and family, The Gillens are so sorry to hear about Bill. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

March 26, 2015

so very sorry to hear of this sudden loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you, love, Aunt Lee Coray-Ludden

March 26, 2015

John and Nancy Hanck

To All in Bill's Family,
We are alternately frozen and overcome with heartbreak. We send our love to you from a great distance but feel as if we are there with you.

March 26, 2015

Dave and Connie Ridgway

Sincerest condolences to Meredith, children and extended family. You are in our thoughts and Prayers...

March 26, 2015

Jim and Liz Wood

Dearest Friend,
While the loss of a loved one is never easy, it is most certainly the hardest when they are taken from us too soon. We offer our sincere condolence and deepest sympathy on your loss. May the outpouring of sympathy, the kind acts of friends and strangers and the comfort in knowing that your loss is felt by many, help you through this difficult time. We ask for God's blessings on you and your wonderful family. Yours in Peace

March 26, 2015

Jamie DeSimone

I'm very sorry for your loss. This is truly heartbreaking. You were both so lovely to host Rebecca and I in Germany years ago. Your family is in my thoughts.

March 26, 2015

Melissa MacLean

March 26, 2015

Daniela Cain

We are so very sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you and are sending you lots of love and strength. Bill was truly an amazing man.

March 26, 2015

Amy and Jim Cook

Oh Meredith! We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your children.

March 26, 2015

Meghan Moore

Meredith,

My deepest condolences to you and your family.

March 26, 2015

Crystal & Dominic Randazzo

Dear Meredith, Fiona, and Nathan,

We were so very sorry to hear of your great loss today. Please know that there is so much love coming your way from all around the world.

Posted by Crystal & Dominic Randazzo

March 26, 2015

Darlene LaBrie

My families thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We are so sorry for your loss.

March 26, 2015

Linda Wagner

Our condolences. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your children as you begin this transition in your life.

Dan and Linda Wagner, Heather's parents

March 26, 2015

Fr. Chuck Taylor

Dear Meredith & Family
Last night the People of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in New Berlin, NY gathered for Stations of the Cross and we held you in our prayers. May God give you the courage and strength to meet the days ahead.

March 26, 2015

Stacey Wierzba

We were so shocked and saddened to hear of Bill's passing. Sending you and your family love, support, and prayers.

March 26, 2015

Jeff House

I'm so sorry for your family's loss. Our family will pray for peace for yours.

March 26, 2015

John Ballard

Bill - You are gone far too soon. You and Meredith were two of our first friends in the Foreign Service, and I have enjoyed our annual fantasy football banter for over a decade. You were truly and deeply loved, and our thoughts and prayers are with Meredith, Fiona and Nate. Rest in peace, my friend.

March 26, 2015

Ying Owens

Dear Meredith and Family,
May the love of family and friends comfort you during these difficult days, my most heartfelt condolences.

March 26, 2015

Fr. Chuck Taylor

The People of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in New Berlin, NY held you in their prayers last night as we observed the Stations of the Cross. Tears of sadness were mingled with our intercessions on your behalf. May God give you the strength to face the days ahead.

March 26, 2015

Frank & Betsey Baio

We were shocked and saddened to hear of Bill's death. We enjoyed seeing him on his hunting trips to the family homestead in New Berlin. May God give you strength.

March 26, 2015

Barbara & David Dundas

We send our condolences and prayers to Meredith, Fiona, Nathan, Bill, Nancy, Rebecca, Luke, Henry, and the McEvoy family. We are devastated with the loss of my nephew and shall miss his smile, laughter and sense of humor.

March 25, 2015

Kay Miller

I just can't find words that express my sympathy adequately, so I will just say that I am so very sorry for your very great loss.

March 25, 2015

Sarah Goodell

Meredith, Fiona, and Nathan: I am so sorry for your irreplaceable loss. It's hard to lose someone who has lived a long life, but even harder to lose someone who should have had so much more life to live. You are all in my thoughts.

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