John Watson Beach's Obituary
John Watson Beach, III, age 59, of Lewes, DE passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2014 at his home. He was born on August 28, 1954 in Dover, DE, son of John W. and Genevie Beach.
Mr. Beach graduated from Dover High School in 1972. Following his graduation, he attended St. Mary's College of Maryland in Lexington Park, MD for one year. For many years, Mr. Beach worked for the Barcroft Industries until an unfortunate accident in 1980 from which he suffered a traumatic head injury. After a year of rehabilitation, Mr. Beach began to work in the maintenance at the Harbor Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Lewes, DE. He would later work in sales at Lowe's and again in maintenance at Cadbury at Lewes. The residents of Cadbury loved him because he would always have time to lend a friendly helping hand.
Mr. Beach had a gift for fixing anything that required repair. He enjoyed working with wood and building furniture. He also loved and was very proud of his 1972 Corvette.
His family and friends will miss his genuine smile and his friendly ways.
Mr. Beach was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Forrest P. and Margaret C. Wenyon, maternal grandparents, Henry T. and Treva B. Yohe, aunt, Rebecca Palmer and uncle, Lynford Palmer. He is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Ursula Beach; sister, Linda Beach; two brothers: David Beach and his wife Jan and Jay Beach; nieces and nephews: Katie Cross, Chad Cross, Scott Beach, Leah Beach, Kyle Lynch, Shannon Lynch, Chase Beach, Macy Beach, Katie, Tom and Dan Wheeles; and many first and second cousins.
All services are private.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Beach's memory to The Brain Injury Association of Delaware, P.O. Box 1897, Dover, DE 19903 or SPCA, 22918 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, DE 19947.
Please sign Mr. Beach's guestbook located on this site.
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