John “Jack” Beach, age 80, of Gladstone passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at the Christian Park Village in Escanaba.
Jack was born December 1, 1936 in Gladstone, the son of William and Laura (Johnson) Beach. He was raised in Gladstone and graduated from Gladstone High School in 1955. While at high school, Jack lettered in both varsity football and basketball. Following graduation, Jack began his career with Mead Paper, retiring as a Superintendent after 40 years with the company. He was united in marriage to Joyce Eugate on August 24, 1967. Jack was an avid golfer and spent his retirement as a member of the Irish Oaks Golf Course. Jack’s greatest joy was being with all of his family and friends.
Jack is survived by his loving wife, Joyce of 49 years, his son, Jeffrey Beach of Fond du Lac, WI; his daughters, Terry (Ron) Pfeiffer of Horicon, WI, Jennifer (David) Adamini of Gladstone and Jackie (Mark Hall) Beach of Escanaba; his grandchildren, Vicki Schwantes, Dan (Karissa) Schwantes, Madison Adamini and Allison Adamini; great grandchildren, Kaiden, Kiley, Brooklyn and Levi Jack; his brother, William (Judie) Beach of Phoenix, AZ and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Vicki Sue Beach, his parents, his brother Larry Beach and brother-in-law John Eugate.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 20 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. Memorial services will follow at 3:00 PM with Pastor Paul Strom officiating. Please join the family at the Irish Oaks Community Center at 4:00 p.m.for a light supper to celebrate Jack’s life. Jack will be laid to rest in the Gardens of Rest Cemetery in Wells.
jane west - Cornell, Mi
Dear Joyce and family, so sorry. To hear of Jack’s passing,we are still in fla. ken is having radiation so won’t be home until around the 20th of June,you are in our prayers a wonderful husband and father, Gods blessings to everyone especially you and Teri Ken and Jane West
Elaine Burak - Lowell, MI
Joyce, was sorry to see in the press that Jack had passed away. He’s now at peace. Am thinking of you and my sympathy to you and your family. Your friend, Elaine
Julie Hoffmeyer - ESCANABA, MI
My condolences to the family. Jack and Joyce were clients of mine for years. They are both very special to me. Loyalty, trustworthy, patient, understanding, compassionate are just some of the words that fill my heart while I reflect on the 20 years I enjoyed having the Beach’s as my clients. I always enjoyed seeing them, and always enjoyed their company. Jack was a wonderful man, I can only imagine your losses. Thank you for making a small piece of my life so wonderful, I will always remember you both.
Kristine Fletcher Joubert - Boyce, La
I occasionally look at the Esky paper and came upon your husband’s obituary. I am so sorry, Joyce! This is Kristine Fletcher.
I live in Louisiana. I have been married for a long while; still teaching although retired from public school teaching. I would love to
hear from you, my old junior high friend—or before that age! My e mail: kjjoubert@att.net