He was born in Washington, DC on January, 29, 1939 to his late parents Robert Hamilton Beach and Marion Loretta Ridgeway.
He grew up in the Bradbury Heights section of Suitland, MD. John joined the Navy in 1956 and served for 2 years as a crane operator on the USS Amphion and the USS Betelgeuse. John worked as an electrician for Pelburn Electric in Washington, DC for many years. He moved his family to Gerrardstown, WV in 1977. He started his own company, Beach Electric, in 1978 and it was in operation until 1986 when John went to work in Washington, DC again. He was a meticulous craftsman who was known for his traceable electrical connections. He was a tireless worker who would give you the shirt off his back.
He was the last surviving member of 13 children. He is predeceased by his father and mother, 6 brothers and 6 sisters.
John is survived by his wife of 64 years, Virginia May "Ginny" Hess Beach; his sons: Tim (Brenda) and Todd (Kimberly); his daughter, Noelle Engle (Dennis); his 7 grandchildren: Heather Dunham (Adam), Bradley Beach, Danielle Henion (Matthew), Jared Beach, Emily Beach, Christa Engle and Caleb Engle; his 3 great-grandchildren: Hunter Dunham, Lucas Dunham, Sunday Murphy; and faithful furry friend, Luci.
The family extends Thank You to the VAMC Nursing and Physician staff of ICU and Hospice for the great compassionate care he received.
Friends and family will be received on Saturday, January 28th from 11am until the time of the Memorial Service at 1pm at Rosedale Funeral Home. Private inurnment will be in Rosedale Cemetery.
Siblings:
Marion Loretta Beach Kreamer (1916-2002)
Mary Lucille Beach Long (1918-2005)
Robert H Beach, Jr. (1919-1993)
James Henry Beach (1921-1986)
George Albert Beach (1924-2009)
Clarence Lorenzo Beach (1927-2002)
Raymond George Beach, Sr. (1928-2020)
Frances Mae Beach Grazier (1930-2016)
Lois Marie Beach Ruff (1933-2002)
Arthur Neal Beach (1935-2015)
Margaret Ida Beach Varnell (1937-2009)
Stella Elizabeth Beach Mongeon (1942-2018)
He was born in Washington, DC on January, 29, 1939 to his late parents Robert Hamilton Beach and Marion Loretta Ridgeway.
He grew up in the Bradbury Heights section of Suitland, MD. John joined the Navy in 1956 and served for 2 years as a crane operator on the USS Amphion and the USS Betelgeuse. John worked as an electrician for Pelburn Electric in Washington, DC for many years. He moved his family to Gerrardstown, WV in 1977. He started his own company, Beach Electric, in 1978 and it was in operation until 1986 when John went to work in Washington, DC again. He was a meticulous craftsman who was known for his traceable electrical connections. He was a tireless worker who would give you the shirt off his back.
He was the last surviving member of 13 children. He is predeceased by his father and mother, 6 brothers and 6 sisters.
John is survived by his wife of 64 years, Virginia May "Ginny" Hess Beach; his sons: Tim (Brenda) and Todd (Kimberly); his daughter, Noelle Engle (Dennis); his 7 grandchildren: Heather Dunham (Adam), Bradley Beach, Danielle Henion (Matthew), Jared Beach, Emily Beach, Christa Engle and Caleb Engle; his 3 great-grandchildren: Hunter Dunham, Lucas Dunham, Sunday Murphy; and faithful furry friend, Luci.
The family extends Thank You to the VAMC Nursing and Physician staff of ICU and Hospice for the great compassionate care he received.
Friends and family will be received on Saturday, January 28th from 11am until the time of the Memorial Service at 1pm at Rosedale Funeral Home. Private inurnment will be in Rosedale Cemetery.
Siblings:
Marion Loretta Beach Kreamer (1916-2002)
Mary Lucille Beach Long (1918-2005)
Robert H Beach, Jr. (1919-1993)
James Henry Beach (1921-1986)
George Albert Beach (1924-2009)
Clarence Lorenzo Beach (1927-2002)
Raymond George Beach, Sr. (1928-2020)
Frances Mae Beach Grazier (1930-2016)
Lois Marie Beach Ruff (1933-2002)
Arthur Neal Beach (1935-2015)
Margaret Ida Beach Varnell (1937-2009)
Stella Elizabeth Beach Mongeon (1942-2018)
Inscription
John Franklin Beach
SR US NAVY
Jan 29 1939 Jan 18 2023
Beloved husband, father and Pappy
Family Members
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Marion Loretta "Buddy" Beach Kreamer
1916–2003
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Mary Lucille Beach Long
1918–2005
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Robert H "Buck" Beach Jr
1919–1993
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James Henry Beach
1921–1986
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George Albert Beach
1924–2009
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Clarence Lorenzo Beach
1927–2002
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Raymond George Beach
1928–2020
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Frances Mae Beach Grazier
1930–2016
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Lois Marie Beach Ruff
1933–2002
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Arthur Neal "Artie" Beach
1935–2015
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Margaret Ida Beach Varnell
1937–2009
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Stella Elizabeth Beach Mongeon
1942–2018
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