Jason Barton Beem

March 21, 1976 - February 15, 2021

Jason Barton Beem, 44, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2021. Jason was born March 21, 1976 in Cumberland, Maryland. He was a 1994 graduate of St. Xavier High School and a 1998 graduate of the University of Kentucky, where he was a brother of the Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity. Jason began his professional career with PaineWebber in 1997 and completed his financial lifework at Morgan Stanley in 2019. Throughout his years as a financial advisor, he was recognized with many awards, such as Pacesetter, President’s Club and the title of Vice-President of Financial Services. He was married in 2002 to Jennifer (Buckner) and they have two beautiful children, Isabelle (15) and Isaac (14), who meant the world to him. They will carry their father’s memory with them forever. Jason was known for his outgoing personality and his ability to never meet a stranger. He loved all types of music, especially Jimmy Buffett and Elton John. Golf, travel, trivia, and karaoke were some of his favorite pastimes. Jason is preceded in death by his father, William Barton Beem; his paternal grandmother, Rosemary Barton Beem; and his maternal grandfather, Charles Francis Smith. Jason is survived by his loving mother, Karen S. Beem (Smith); brother, Timothy Francis Beem (Elizabeth); children, Isabelle and Isaac; along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. At this time there is no plans for a service, but a memorial will take place in the near future. In lieu of flowers and gifts, a contribution may be made to the educational fund held with Morgan Stanley in Isabelle and Isaac’s name. “goodbye?...oh, no, please. Can’t we go back to page one and do it all over again?” – Winnie the Pooh “The song has ended, but the melody lingers on…” - Unknown