George T. Beech

I learned of George's passing only lately, but notes that Beatirce survives. I knew them both at WMU from the library and history, and recall many conversations with George where our interests in Aquitaine and Catalunya overlapped. A competent, insightful historian and recall him fondly. His contributions are cited in my Tarragona Vortex.

Lawrence J. McCrank
Dean & Prof. Emeritus

Dear Bea, Valerie, Rebecca and Theresa, With some delay the sad news of George's death reached us in the Netherlands. Please accept our condolences. We will write a letter to Bea.

I met George nearly 60 years ago when I was a student in his Greek History class. Later, as a colleagues in the history department we became good friends. In recent years we would get together for lunch in Paris. George was a wonderful teacher, an astute scholar and a dear friend. He will be missed by many.

George was always a good friend and an industrious scholar, an essential member of the Medieval Institute over the years, from, I think, its inception, and crucial to its success as an international presence in the field of medieval studies. I am contributing to Loaves and Fishes in his memory.

I had Prof Beech for a number of history course while an undergrad a WMU. I even picked grapes for him a his vineyard. He was a wonderful teacher and had genuine interest in the success of his students.

Such a kind gentle man. George you will be missed and remembered for many years

We send our love and heartfelt condolences to Bea and Becky. George was a kind friend and a wonderful colleague. We will miss him.

Valerie, Becky and Theresa, I was very sorry to read of your father's passing. I will always remember his and your mother's gracious hospitality when I visited Paris while a student on Foreign Study. Such an interesting man! My heart goes out to you all. With love, Fran