Memorials
Art Got a Girlfriend!
01/December/2013 01:38 PM
Beyer Sculptures at Kahneetah
01/November/2012 02:37 PM
Beyer sculptures at Kahneetah
To whom this may concern:
It breaks my heart to learn of the sculptor's death. My condolences to all who loved him.
As a former resident on the Warm Springs reservation in Oregon I have admired
Richard S. Beyer's bas reliefs and murals at Kahneetah Resort since their appearance
in Read More...
To whom this may concern:
It breaks my heart to learn of the sculptor's death. My condolences to all who loved him.
As a former resident on the Warm Springs reservation in Oregon I have admired
Richard S. Beyer's bas reliefs and murals at Kahneetah Resort since their appearance
in Read More...
“PFC Richard S. Beyer 44321847, Sir.”
12/October/2012 01:05 PM
PFC Richard S. Beyer
As told by Cliff Carpenter, October 5, 2012.
This is an oral history about Rich Beyer as a combat soldier in World War II, as told by fellow soldier and life-long friend, Cliff Carpenter. Cliff was once a New York radio actor whose most famous role was Terry in “Terry and the Pirates.” He is a great storyteller, and although now age 98, he still has vivid memories of PFC “Slim.” This is a true story.
The setting is somewhere in Germany in 1944: Read More...
As told by Cliff Carpenter, October 5, 2012.
This is an oral history about Rich Beyer as a combat soldier in World War II, as told by fellow soldier and life-long friend, Cliff Carpenter. Cliff was once a New York radio actor whose most famous role was Terry in “Terry and the Pirates.” He is a great storyteller, and although now age 98, he still has vivid memories of PFC “Slim.” This is a true story.
The setting is somewhere in Germany in 1944: Read More...
Photo Release for "The Itinerant"
11/October/2012 12:47 PM
Hi Dorothy and Charles,
First I wanted you to know how sorry I am for your loss. He was such a very talented and gifted sculptor and I am sorry that I didn’t get the opportunity to meet him.
Thank you both so much for your emails and for being fine with the idea of putting up an image of Richard’s work in the apartment complex being built in Capitol Read More...
First I wanted you to know how sorry I am for your loss. He was such a very talented and gifted sculptor and I am sorry that I didn’t get the opportunity to meet him.
Thank you both so much for your emails and for being fine with the idea of putting up an image of Richard’s work in the apartment complex being built in Capitol Read More...
Speech Given by Charlie Beyer at Rich's Memorial Service
19/June/2012 12:05 PM
“Arthur P. Finkelstine, beloved insurance salesman for Farmers Mutual, who was this smaller than life man? Well, …who cares. We’re here to talk about Rich Beyer.
The Father
I'd like to say a few things from my perspective. Things of possibly an unknown nature to this assembly … about Rich ... the husband and father.
This husband and father had no role model. His parents were busy politicos of the time, who were always off saving the world with FDR and various administrations. This left him and his equally devilish brothers to run unchecked in the Virginia country side and the seedy side of nearby city’s. Occasionally his mother or father would appear to survey the wreckage, hire new chaperones, and Read More...
The Father
I'd like to say a few things from my perspective. Things of possibly an unknown nature to this assembly … about Rich ... the husband and father.
This husband and father had no role model. His parents were busy politicos of the time, who were always off saving the world with FDR and various administrations. This left him and his equally devilish brothers to run unchecked in the Virginia country side and the seedy side of nearby city’s. Occasionally his mother or father would appear to survey the wreckage, hire new chaperones, and Read More...
Unique Sculpture
14/June/2012 02:14 PM
UTCI acquired a rather unique Aluminum cast sculpture done by Richard Beyer. It stands approx. 1&1/2 feet tall, consists of three subjects; A man with an almost pterodactyl looking head , a Read More...
Memorial for Rich that is being presented to the University Friends Meeting in Seattle
08/June/2012 04:45 PM
Memorial Minute for Richard S. Beyer
Ann Stever, May 30, 2012
To be presented to the University Meeting Business Meeting, 6/10/12
Richard Sternoff Beyer, sculptor and member of University Friends Meeting, died on April 9, 2012, in New York City at the age of 86. He was born
So sorry to hear the loss of such a wonderful artist.
26/May/2012 12:18 AM
So sorry to hear the loss of such a wonderful artist. I wanted to share the image of “Art” who sits on Wall Street in Bend, Oregon. He is very loved by the community and is a landmark thanks to Richard.
Here is the latest image Read More...
Here is the latest image Read More...
We Will Celebrate the Life of Richard Beyer
22/May/2012 09:39 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Barb or David Koenig
May 22, 2012 ((509) 682-9262
MAIN STREET GALLERY
We will Celebrate the Life of Richard Beyer
Renowned Sculptor and Friend who passed away April 9
In addition, Artist in Action
Artist and Sculptor Cameron Elder, working during the evening in collage
Friday, June 1, 5-8 pm
Chelan, Washington – Main Street Gallery is pleased to spotlight the work of Sculptor, Richard Beyer
UTCHi!
12/May/2012 03:18 PM
UTCHi! I have been an admirer of Rich Beyers for many years. Born in 1922 our lives ran in a similar time frame. Some, long, time ago I purchased a carving of a dog, attributed to Rich Beyer. Frankly I have no recollection as Read More...
Rite of Passage
06/May/2012 05:07 PM
One of Rich’s most loved works, at least to this site builder among others, was the five-legged buffalo. It currently resides in a cabin in the Adirondacks.
It became a tradition to have my friends and myself place our children on the buffalo as good luck for their future (I am still attempting to locate some of my photos). The pictures below depict Mark’s first son Read More...
It became a tradition to have my friends and myself place our children on the buffalo as good luck for their future (I am still attempting to locate some of my photos). The pictures below depict Mark’s first son Read More...
To: Dee, family and friends of Rich Beyer
01/May/2012 05:02 PM
To: Dee, family and friends of Rich Beyer (this musing has not been edited and is in its original form)
Pete Wyman’s reflections of the life of Richard S. Beyer and family:
I was saddened to hear the news of the passing of Rich Beyer, after being called by a friend in Seattle who saw the picture of him and his Fremont sculpture. Later, I saw the e-mail from Dee. I copied the Times article that had been sent to me and the e-mail to Andy Buddington, who teaches geology at Spokane Community College and once lived in his daylight basement. He said, Rich made “…a profound affect on his life, the more I thought about it Read More...
Pete Wyman’s reflections of the life of Richard S. Beyer and family:
I was saddened to hear the news of the passing of Rich Beyer, after being called by a friend in Seattle who saw the picture of him and his Fremont sculpture. Later, I saw the e-mail from Dee. I copied the Times article that had been sent to me and the e-mail to Andy Buddington, who teaches geology at Spokane Community College and once lived in his daylight basement. He said, Rich made “…a profound affect on his life, the more I thought about it Read More...
My sincerest wishes for his family in their grief and loss
21/April/2012 04:51 PM
Hi, I am not sure who I am talking to, but I am Cordi Bradburn a friend of Rich and Margaret's from the late 90’s and early 2000s. Rich taught me to use his technique of cast aluminum and I have continued Read More...
Pateros City Hall - Lost Sculpture
21/April/2012 04:45 PM
Rich had a sculpture in front of the Pateros City Hall for many years. He took a large bolder weighing probably 300 pounds and cast some reptile legs to it. I was disappointed to see it walk off and wondered where it ended up. Do you know and have a picture of it?
At the time Read More...
At the time Read More...
From the Daily Olympian
15/April/2012 04:39 PM
From the Daily Olympian
Paul Donohue of Tenino wrote to the paper this week, announcing that Richard S. Beyer, the sculptor who created “The Kiss” sculpture located on Percival Landing in downtown Olympia, died last week at the age of 87 in New York City.
Also known as “The Kissing Couple” this aluminum cast sculpture with a Read More...
Paul Donohue of Tenino wrote to the paper this week, announcing that Richard S. Beyer, the sculptor who created “The Kiss” sculpture located on Percival Landing in downtown Olympia, died last week at the age of 87 in New York City.
Also known as “The Kissing Couple” this aluminum cast sculpture with a Read More...
With love and affection, Karen and Peter McCoy
15/April/2012 04:35 PM
Dear Liz, Jim, and Charlie,
Pete and i are sending you fond remembrances of your lovely family. Please let us know if there is a Seattle shindig for your dad.
With love and affection, Karen and Peter McCoy
Pete and i are sending you fond remembrances of your lovely family. Please let us know if there is a Seattle shindig for your dad.
With love and affection, Karen and Peter McCoy
My deepest condolences.
13/April/2012 04:25 PM
Hello,
Please forward this message on to the Beyer family if this does not reach them directly.
My name is Liz Rekevics. My father, Seattle architect Karlis Rekevics worked Read More...
Please forward this message on to the Beyer family if this does not reach them directly.
My name is Liz Rekevics. My father, Seattle architect Karlis Rekevics worked Read More...