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Roberta Beach Obituary
08/19/1943 - 05/28/2022
Dr. Roberta Kay Beach of Denver, CO died at home after a long battle with complications from multiple sclerosis.
"Robin" was born in Long Beach, California on August 19, 1943 to Robert and Margaret Beach. She later moved with her family to Washington DC and Winston Salem NC. She graduated from Reynolds High school, where she excelled on debate teams and won a National merit scholarship. She attended Duke University, and Duke Medical School where she edited the medical school newsletter. She attended University of California at Berkeley for her Masters of Public Health degree. Robin moved to Denver CO, then Boulder CO and back to Denver where she stayed until her death. Her work as a pediatrician and as a specialist in adolescent medicine and teen sex education, brought her many local and national awards and recognition. She co-authored chapters in several medical publications. She was married to Marvin Oderberg and that marriage ended with no children. She remained close to Marvin's extended family all her life. Nate Oderberg, her brother-in-law, was an especially good friend in later years. Her home health care providers gave her peace and comfort in her last three years. She was predeceased by her parents and older sister, Linda Bradford. She is survived by her sister Beverly Reiner, her brother Kevin Beach, nephews Michael Williams, Robert Bradford Jr, niece Kendall Grace Beach and several great nephews and nieces
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Joel S. Davis
January 23, 2023
I knew Robin since the early 1970s when she was a doctor at the Wardenburg student health Center at the University if a Colorado. For many years we've gotten together for dinner, or, in recent years, just tea and coffee at her house, as getting out became more and more difficult. Even when I wasn't in Colorado, we'd chat on the phone at least once a year. When I wasn't able to get through this year, I wondered... then found this. I mourn. Robin was a fine doctor and a warm and caring person all 'round, and faced her adversities with persistence and fortitude, and managed to retain hope and optimism throughout. She deseeved a better hand than the one she was dealt, but, nevertheless, left the world a better place, and she will be well remembered by her many friends.
Marie Sandoval
November 18, 2022
I was a caregiver for Dr. Beach and it was an absolute honor to have worked with such a strong loving soul. I admired her strength. She was definitely an angel on earth. I´ve never seen anyone so committed to their work. She truly loved what she did. I´ve learned so many life lessons from Dr. Beach and will carry them thru life. You will be missed.
Love Marie
Richard Potts
July 2, 2022
It saddened me to hear of the passing of Robin. I had been in her hairdresser for many years until i retired 10 years ago. I´m so sorry to hear of your loss, she will truly be missed.
Joyce
June 8, 2022
I just saw this. Dr Beach was my doctor when I was a teen. She touched many lives. So sorry for your loss.
Beverly Beach Reiner
June 5, 2022
My sister, Robin, wanted to be a doctor from an early age. She accomplished that goal and set an example for other women in medicine. She will be missed.
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