William H. Beatty, of Yellow Springs, died Thursday, December 2, in his residence.  He was 87 years of age.

Born June 18, 1912, in Twin Falls, Idaho, he was the son of E. Clyde and Lena (Wike) Beatty.  He retired as vice-president from Morris Bean & Company and was an area farmer.

Bill was an original Ductile Iron board member and one of the signers of the DIS Articles of Incorporation in June, 1958.  He served as the Society's president in 1970 and 1971.