Beach, Vincent Collin

author of Don't Throw Away Your Stick Till You Cross the 
River-The Journey of An Ordinary Man, crossed the river on 
Sunday, February 7, 2010 in his beloved home at the age of 
85. Gracious and wise beyond compare, he endured seven 
years of Parkinson's Plus living full right up to the next leg of 
his journey. His family circle, including wife Anni Beach, sons 
Kris and Sanjay Beach, daughter Jenny DuFresne, former wife 
Miriam Cooderath, many grandchildren, and all his friends, will 
miss him always. He has left a legacy of patience, 
perseverance, humility, and wisdom for us all. A celebration 
and visitation will be held in the family home in Chandler on 
Thursday, February 11 throughout the day and evening. 
Burial, with full military honors, will take place at the National 
Memorial Cemetery of Arizona on Friday, February 12 at 9:30 
AM. Hospice of the Valley has been the greatest, providing 
extra love and expertise, and Angels Cremation and Burial of 
Mesa is helping with final care. Remember him with joy and 
do something kind for yourself and others. For more on 
Vincent see www.vincentbeach.com. 

Published in The Arizona Republic from February 10 to 
February 11, 2010