Meredith F. BEATTY 87, died July 29, 2000, at her home in Normandy Park, Washington. She was born on November 4th, 1912, in Kansas City, Missouri where she grew up. She graduat ed from the University of Kansas in 1934 and was a member of Chi Omega sorority. She and her husband, Philip L. Beatty, originally from Ellsworth, Kansas, were married for 61 years until his death in 1997. They lived in Salina, Hutchinson and Wichita, Kansas before moving to Seattle in 1964. Her three sons, Mike of Salina, Brian of Spo kane, and Tom of Seattle, five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren survive her. She was pre-deceased by her parents, Walter W. Filkin (an attorney and poet) and Ada Faxon Flkin, her brother, W. Warren Filkin and sister, Mary Eleanor Spencer. Family and friends were the focus of her life. She will be remem bered for her infectious laugh, positive attitude and gentle and beautiful spirit. She was an active member of the KU Alumni As sociation, DAR, the American Glass Club, the Episcopal Diocesan Sewing Guild and the Altar Guild of her church. Services will be at St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church in Burien, WA. at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 3rd and at the Holy Apostles Episcopal Church in Ellsworth at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Au gust 5th. BONNEY-WATSON Parker Chapel of Burien and Parsons Funeral Home of Ellsworth are in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to St. Elizabeth's Church, 1005 South West 152nd St., Burien, WA. 98166. Seattle Times