BEACH, Allen A., Jr. (Age 81) 

Allen A. Beach, Jr., passed away February 18, 2009 at his home in Spokane. He was 
born January 1, 1928 in Helena, MT, the son of Allen Sr. and Loretta Dorothy (Coffeen) 
Beach. Allen spent his entire working career with Great Northern and Burlington 
Northern railroad before retiring. He spent many years volunteering for the Spokesman 
Review Christmas Fund as well as the I.R.S assisting low income families and immigrant 
families with their taxes. He was a long-time member of the Knights of Columbus and 
was also involved with the Junior Achievement Program and Campfire Girls. Allen was 
preceded in death by his loving wife of 57 years Elizabeth Graham Beach in 2007. He 
is survived by his daughters Sharon Taylor of Renton, WA, Ann Short of Spokane and 
Nancy Beach of Fortine, MT; sisters Marjorie Robbins, Dorothy Franklin and Jane Doty; 
eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. 
Memorial services will be Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 2pm and will be conducted at 
the funeral home. Inurnment will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery. Memorial 
contributions are suggested to The Alzheimer's Association, 910 W. 5th, Suite 256, 
Spokane, WA 99204. Please sign the online memorial book at 
www.hennessey-smith.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to:

Published on 2/20/2009
Spokesman-Review