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Jack Beaty of Albuquerque died on Wednesday, March 15, 2006. He was born on July 19, 1917 in Huntington, Arkansas. Jack's father passed away when he was a young boy, and he and his mother Maggie moved to Albuquerque when Jack was 17 years old. Jack never knew a stranger and was kind to everyone he met. He will always be remembered for his love of sports, particularly football. He attended every Super Bowl Game until recently, when his health began to deteriorate. He enjoyed playing golf and cards with his very good friends at the Albuquerque Country Club. He was a lifetime Mason and Shriner, supported many charitable organizations and anonymously performed many kind deeds. Jack also was very fond of animals, particularly his two cats, Lulu and Corkie, whom he referred to as "my babies" or "my kids." Jack was also a very successful businessman. At a young age, he founded Rocky Mountain Wholesale, a candy, sundries and tobacco business, as well as brokerage houses carrying the first frozen foods in New Mexico. The companies supplied many retail stores throughout the state. Jack's businesses allowed him to meet many people. While in the wholesale business, Jack became interested and very involved in Democratic politics. While he never ran for public office, he served as Bernalillo County Democratic Chairman as well as New Mexico State Democratic Chairman. As State Chairman, Jack became close personal friends with then-Senator John F. Kennedy and his brothers, Robert F. Kennedy and Edward (Ted) Kennedy. When Kennedy ran for President in 1960, Jack served as Western States Coordinator for the campaign. Senator Kennedy captured every state which Jack oversaw during the campaign. President Kennedy subsequently appointed Jack in 1960 to serve on the Renegotiation Board. Jack sold his New Mexico businesses at that time to move to Washington, D.C., to work with President Kennedy's administration. Jack served distinguishably on the Board. After the death of President Kennedy, President Lyndon Johnson requested that Jack remain on the Board. When President Johnson's term ended, Jack decided to remain in Washington, D.C., where he founded Jack Beaty and Associates, a public relations firm. Jack successfully represented the tobacco and candy industries for many years. He also established candy and tobacco state associations in 48 states. Jack also managed Western Minerals and Oil, an oil and gas company which he and his partner, Harry Snodgrass, founded in the early 1960s. Jack was involved as general manager of that business until his retirement. While in Washington, DC, Jack met the former Rose Marie Martinez of Santa Fe, who was then personal assistant to Senator Joseph M. Montoya. They married in September of 1973 and continued to live in Washington until their return to New Mexico in 1980. He was always a doting and devoted husband. Jack was often helpful to many New Mexicans, and he and Rose Marie often opened their doors to fellow New Mexicans who either wanted to work or attend school in Washington, DC. Jack was dedicated to educating the youth of New Mexico. Jack is survived by his loving wife, Rose Marie; his daughter, Patty Patterson, her husband, Joe, and three grandsons, Jack, Joe, and Jim, of whom he was very proud. Jack is also survived by his very close and personal friends, D. McCall, wife, Kyla, and their children, Chad, Shea, Chase, and Chelsea, whom Jack loved like his own. Another personal friend, Kurt Sommer, his attorney and business associate, was also very close to Jack. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Irene Quintana, her husband, Louie; his brothers-in-law, Ben G. Martinez and wife, Dolores, and William M. Martinez and wife, Alicia, as well as by many nieces and nephews, all of whom he loved dearly and who in turn adored their Uncle Jack. Rose Marie expresses deep appreciation to the doctors, nurses and staff at Montebello Health Care, who tenderly cared for Jack, enjoyed his sense of humor, and often commented on his gentlemanly and helpful ways. A celebration of Jack's life will be held at the Albuquerque Country Club on Saturday, April 1, 2006 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Jack's friends and acquaintances are invited to share their memories of him. Because of Jack's dedication to educating the youth of New Mexico, in his memory and in lieu of flowers, please make contributions to a university or charity of your choice.
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