BEACH, Donald H. 

Don Beach passed away April 16, 2007, at home in
Tekoa, Washington. He was born the third of five
children to Harry C. and Anna Beach in Winchester,
Idaho on June 25, 1928. He graduated from Clarkston
High School, and continued his education at Lewis and
Clark State College in Lewiston, Idaho, and at the
University of Idaho at Moscow. He first taught and
coached at Clearwater Valley High School in
Kooskia/Stites, until he came to Tekoa as principal,
then superintendent, in 1962. In 1977, Don became the
superintendent of the Coeur d' Alene Tribal School in
DeSmet, Idaho, where he worked until his retirement.
Throughout his career, he enjoyed working with
children and young people as a coach, teacher,
councilor, principal, and superintendent. Don's
proudest coaching achievement was leading his CVHS
track team to the Idaho state championship. He was
also proud of his many accomplishments at both Tekoa
and the Coeur d' Alene Tribal School. After his
retirement, he enjoyed being on Tekoa's city council.
He always enjoyed fishing and hiking on the Clearwater
River, and boating on Lake Coeur d'Alene. He is
survived by his wife Larraine at their home in Tekoa,
daughter Rebecca and Tom of Pullman, WA, daughter
Jennifer and Tony of Santa Ana, CA; son Kenton of
Aberdeen, WA; son Kurtis and Lisa of Auburn, WA;
grandchildren Kent and Amanda, and brother-in-law Max
Burns of Clarkston, and numerous nieces, nephews, and
their children, whom he loved very much. He also will
be missed by his many friends and those whom he
considered his extended family. The Memorial Service
will be held Sunday, April 29th at 2:00 p.m. in the
Tekoa High School Gymnasium. A reception will follow
in the multi-purpose room. 


Apr 24, 2007
Spokesman-Review