Jerseyville, Illinois
DR. KENNETH BEACH
JERSEYVILLE — Dr. Kenneth E. Beach, 86, died at 4:24 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014, in the intensive care unit at St. Anthony's Hospital in Alton.
He was born on Nov. 27, 1927, in Jerseyville, the fifth of six children born of the late Froman and Helen (Hunter)...
Read MoreOur thoughts and prayers are with Dr. Beach's entire family.
I know that my dad Dr. Elwood "Woody" Stade found it an honor and privilege to be on staff with Ken Beach at SIU Dental School! Dr. Beach's legacy will continue to live on.
Carrie Stade-Renfrow
November 01, 2014 | Jefferson City, MO
It was my pleasure to have known Ken for many years as a fellow faculty member and active member of the Madison District Dental Society. In his unassuming way he exemplified what a health care professional should be. His contributions to the education of dentists in Illinois will not be forgotten!
Neal Roller DDS
Neal Roller
October 31, 2014 | Godfrey, IL
It was an honor to have met Dr. Beach! It was always a joy to be around him. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. Love you guys!
Pete Starks
October 31, 2014 | Graymont, IL
Dr. Beach was a kind and gracious teacher. He was always available to his students. He and his smile will be missed by many. My prayers are with his family at this time of loss.
Lana Barnett Edwards
October 31, 2014 | Alton, IL
What a wonderful, dear man. It was a privilege to work for him at the dental school. He spoke often of his family. There was no doubt he deeply loved his wife and children. I will miss this friend.
Sharon Boomer
October 30, 2014
our prayers for peace and comfort go out for all the Beach family! we love you so much. God bless you all.
Bob & Cindy Lucas
October 30, 2014 | Jerseyville, IL
Dr. Kenneth Beach was an inspiration to faculty, staff and students here at Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine. He was one of most caring people we have met. His enthusiasm and dedication to the school was unparalleled. Thank you, Dr. Beach, for teaching so many students to be better dentists. Your kindness and compassion extended not just to your patients but to your students. Teaching is an art and you did it so well. There are no words that can express how much Dr....
October 29, 2014
Dr. Beach was truly a good man, and will be missed by many. He was a valued friend.
Steve & Cyndy Rice
October 29, 2014
