On March 6, 2026, Brian Beatte of Fayetteville, AR, passed away at the age of 55. He is survived by his wife, Hope, and their two children — Quinn and Laird.

Brian was many things: an Eagle Scout, an attorney, a published author, an artist, a competitive triathlete, and one of those rare people who seemed genuinely interested in whatever he was doing and whoever he was with. He was also, a deeply devoted husband and father.

This GoFundMe has been created to support Quinn and Laird in the days, months, and years ahead. Losing a parent at a young age changes everything — and while nothing can fill that absence, this community can help ease the financial burden on Hope and give Brian’s kids a little more security during an impossibly hard time.

If Brian’s life touched yours in any way, please consider contributing. Every dollar goes directly to the family. Please share widely — Brian had friends on trails, in studios, and on the water, and each of them is part of this.