Dr. Morris Jay Beachy

Dear Family Beachy, (and fellow Beachians)
Joyous tears, wonderful memories!
(I'm staring at a photo of the entire Beachy family in swimwear on an Hawaiian beach!)
This wonderful human soul and teacher has left his mark on many!
So many joyous musical moments and treasured memories together.
In spirit a father, in life a teacher and in profession an example.
A man whose music reflected the soul.
“Thank you for the music!”

Frances, my deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your dear Morris. I worked with you at Union Oil in 1953-54 and remember when you were just young marrieds.

Norma Wright
Surprise, AZ

One of the finest vocal music instructors I have ever had - certainly the finest choral conductor under whom I studied. As intense as Dr. B was, one of his goals was to have us find the beauty not only in the music, but also in life - something he expressly encouraged.

Sincerest Condolences. Morris' stories and encouragement were the spark that led to creation of the Bull Creek Foundation in 1994, an all volunteer citizen stakeholder group. His love of and care for the environment will live on in his memory with the continuing work of many volunteers improving the quality of life in our community. His rare example is mirrored in one of Bull Creek's rarest flowers that we protect. We rejoice in a life well lived and a legacy that inspires us to do our best...

I cherish my experiences singing with Dr. Beachy's groups during the '80s. A special highlight was performing the Weihnacts Oratorium at the Madeira Bach Festival. I will always remember him with fondness and gratitude for the positive impact he had on my life. ... My deep sympathies go out to his family.

My sympathies to the Beachy family.

Although we know at such a time there's little we can say. I can only start to imagine the music that is being heard throughout the universe today, and I just can't wait to sing and to hear the art of music under the power of Maestro Dr. Beachy.

I was privileged to have sung the great masterpieces of Western Civilization under him for many, many years. Some of my most precious memories are the works of art he created, and one of the top is Brahms Requiem. I cried all through...

Mrs. Beachy, Sylvia and Diana - I have thought about you all often in the last few months, knowing what struggles you were all enduring. Dr. Beachy was such a brilliant musician and I had the honor of singing with him in Chamber Singers and taking a choral conducting class with him. My fondest memories of singing under his direction, were the amazingly beautiful sounds that we were able to achieve. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you.

I had the privilege of being the "orchestra" on the piano during private conducting classes given by Dr. Beachy. This was back in the 70´s. I learned a great deal musically and personally from him. I loved those classes.