H. Scott Beims

Harold Scott Beims, 80, of Atwood, died Friday morning, August 30, 2019 in Colby, KS. He was born on May 25, 1939 to Harold “Pete” and Genevieve (Scott) Beims. Scott grew up on his family farm where he gained a strong work ethic. As a youngster, he enjoyed fishing at Crystal Springs, playing baseball, and getting into trouble with his brothers. He graduated from Atwood Community High School in 1957. Following high school, he attended the University of Kansas, graduating with a degree in Education in 1962, and served one year in the Navy. He taught math in Denver for one year, then moved back home to teach in Atwood. He met Donna Harter, a young teacher in Colby, on a blind date and they were married shortly after on May 29, 1964. Scott then decided to attend law school at Washburn University, where he then graduated in 1968 with honors, finishing 2nd in his class. He returned to Atwood once again to practice law, following in the footsteps of his grandpa Charley Scott and great-grandfather Dempster Scott. In 1970, he joined the firm Lewis, Lewis, and Beims with his best friend Bob Lewis, Jr. and his father Bob Lewis, Sr. Scott thoroughly loved practicing law and served his clients with honesty and dedication.

He and Donna were proud parents and he always enjoyed attending all of his children’s events: football, cross country, musical events, and wrestling matches. No matter what, he was always there cheering them on. Scott placed a high value on the many traditions he shared with his family.

Scott’s love for the community of Atwood was evident in the countless committees and boards he served on throughout his life. He dedicated his life to the public and community where he lived. Scott served the public as Rawlins County Attorney for over 25 years, Atwood School Board for nearly 40 years, Atwood City Attorney, Rawlins County Hospital Attorney, Atwood City Council, and an original trustee of the F.D. Obert Trust. He served his community as a member of Rotary for over 50 years, Kansas Bar Association, Masonic Lodge, United Methodist Church, Atwood Chamber of Commerce, Boy Scout leader, and little league baseball coach.

In his spare time he enjoyed attending various high school and community events, following KU sports, farming, hunting, and traveling.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Donna, his parents, infant sister Cheryl, and in-laws Peach Beims, Carl and Kay Harter, and Jim Harter.

Scott is survived by his children, Bobi Jo and Juan Robles of Atwood, and Mitch and Carrie Beims of Wichita; 2 grandchildren, Braden and Berkley, and 3 step-grandchildren, Tanner, Mia, and Paige all of Wichita; siblings, Ron Beims of Herndon, Terry (Joyce) of Little River, and Sherry Beims of Atwood, brothers-in-law Eugene (Sally) Harter, Don (Val) Harter, and Jerry (Barb) Harter, sisters-in-law Rosie Hespenhide, Jane Anne (Rich) Farris, Dorine Harter and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial visitation will be 5 -7:00 pm on Monday, Sept. 2, 2019 at Baalmann Mortuary, Atwood. Memorial service will be held at 10:30 am on Tuesday, Sept. 3rd at the United Methodist Church in Atwood. Memorials are suggested to RCHS Athletics, in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. Online condolences: www.baalmannmortuary.com.