BEACH, William Harold "Bill" (Age 72) 

Passed away peacefully on Sunday April 15, 2007 at his
home with his family by his side. Bill was born in
Brainerd, Minnesota on October 20th, 1934 to Harold
and Viola Beach. He was the 2nd oldest of 13 children.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents; Harold and
Viola; brothers Darrell and Arvid; and sisters Mardell
and Donna. He is survived by his loving wife Mary and
their two children Shawn and Niki; seven children of
his previous marriage, Skip, Robin, Shelly, Gerry,
Kerry, Doug and Greg; brothers and sisters, Ronnie,
Darlene, Kenny, Vernon, Carol, Gail, Jerry and Dick;
two step children Jodi and Pam, and many
grandchildren, great-grandchildren,
great-great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews in
Minnesota. Bill joined the Air Force in 1951. He was a
long haul truck driver up until he was hurt in 1979.
Bill and Mary made their life in Spokane in 1976.
Married for 27 years, Bill enjoyed spending the
weekends with his grandchildren Clinton, Angel and
Sammy. Cooking, food, candy, yardsaling, taking his
family camping, fishing, home improvements, which
usually led to someone getting injured. He loved old
cars, country western music, Black Velvet and his
weekly visits with friends at the Mayfair. Bill
enjoyed reminiscing with friends and family about the
past and telling jokes. Everyone that knew him knew he
had a big voice but a bigger heart and he always made
sure everyone around him was well taken care of and
well fed. Bill always made an impression everywhere he
went. You will be greatly missed by all of your
friends and family but never forgotten. A Memorial
Service will be held in the Chapel at Holy Cross
Cemetery in Spokane on Friday, April 20 at 10:30 am. 


Apr 18, 2007
Spokesman-Review