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Brian Beach Obituary
1972 - 2018
Brian A. Beach, 45, of Newark, passed away at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, OH, on Friday, August 24, as the result of a head injury. He was born October 3, 1972, in Newark, OH to Lynne and Virginia (Wilson) Beach. Brian graduated from Newark High School in 1991. He attended Hocking College and then continued his education in many areas of police and fire service. Brian had recently been hired as the Fire Marshal at Pleasant Valley Joint Fire District in Plain City. Before that he was a firefighter, EMT-advanced, and fire inspector for 13 years at Norwich Township Fire Department in Hilliard, OH. Brian was also currently employed as a police officer at Madison Township in Franklin County. Previously, Brian had worked at Newark Township Fire Department, Kirkersville Police Department, Plain Township Fire Department in New Albany, and the Madison Township Fire Department in Franklin County, and as an Officer and Detective for Madison Township Police Department. He was a member of the Norwich Township Fire Department Honor Guard, and The International Association of Firefighters Locals #3475 and #1723. He attended the Grove City United Methodist Church (Purple Door Church). He is survived by his parents; and his beloved children, Abbey and David Beach and their mother, Michele Gilmore Beach. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Brian's memory to Get Behind the Badge at www.getbehindthebadge.org, or the Grove City United Methodist Church at 2650 Columbus St., Grove City, OH 43123, or to Abbey and David's College Fund C/O Edward Jones Investments, 20 S. 30th St., Newark, OH 43055. Visitation will be held at VGF Church in Heath, OH, on Wednesday, August 29 from 4-7 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 30 at 10:30 a.m., at the church, 4905 Jacksontown Rd., Heath, OH 43056, with Pastor Dennis Mohler officiating. Burial will follow the service at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Newark. To sign an online guest book, please visit www.brucker-kishlerfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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DWIGHT Bendure
August 30, 2018
RIP,NHS1963,PEARL ST. RESIDENCE IN THE 1950s. DWIGHT BENDURE,IRVINE CALIF.
Dirk Futral
August 30, 2018
Lynn/Ginny I'm sorry for your lost. If there is any thing that Jan or I can do please feel free to call. Brian will be missed from being a friend to being a great father. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Dave and Beth Morris
August 30, 2018
Virginia and Lynne, may God give you peace. You are in our prayers.
Jerry and Susan Hatcher
August 29, 2018
We are heart-broken to hear of the tragic loss to your family. Keeping you close in our hearts and thoughts in this very difficult time.
Dave & Sandy Blaine
August 29, 2018
May God Bless you and your family in this time of sadness. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Cam
August 28, 2018
My deepest sympathies. May the "God of all comfort," help to ease the pain of your grief during this time.(1 Cor 1:3,4)
Greg Chapman
August 28, 2018
Lynne/Ginny. No words can express my sorrow. Watching him grow into the wonderful, caring person was truly a gift from God. The pain of this is felt and shared by many. May God bless and be with you all.
Greg Chapman
August 28, 2018
Lynne/Ginny. No words can express my sorry. Watching him grow into the wonderful , caring person was truly a gift from God. The pain of this is felt and shared by many. May God bless and be with you all
Comfort Strength to you all
August 28, 2018
Praying for You Michelle , Abby and David during this time of sorrow.
Gerry Rose
August 28, 2018
Ginny and Lynne, l have you in my heart and I willContinue to have you in my prayers at this most difficult time. Love you, Gerry
August 28, 2018
Richard and I are so sorry for your loss. We enjoyed so much y'all's visits and Brian and Richard could share stories for hours. We love you, Frances Lee
Carolyn Irmscher
August 28, 2018
To Lynne, Ginny, Abbey and David,
Brian will forever have a place in our hearts, where happy memories will be tucked away with love. As a family you shared a beautiful life together with family gatherings surrounded with a Christian life and dedication to family and others. Brian's humor,
professional career, and love of life are a reflection
of Lynne, Ginny, Abbey and David. May God Bless Brian and his wonderful family and friends.
NO
August 28, 2018
There are no words to ease the pain of losing someone so beloved. My sincerest condolences. Psalm 145:18,19
August 28, 2018
As you remember your love one, as God heals your broken hearts (Psalm 147:3), may your treasured memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength to endure.
August 28, 2018
May the God of all comfort be with the family at this time (John 6:40) . Warm condolences
August 28, 2018
My heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends for their loss. During this difficult time may you take some comfort from the words found at 1 Peter 5:6,7
Tom Walker
August 27, 2018
So sorry for your loss! You are in our prayers.
Angelo Serra
August 27, 2018
Brian was an absolutely wonderful human being. His professionalism, easy-going manner, and sense of humor was one of the things that got our family through the toughest time we ever had. I am very sad that we will never be able to chat again - He will truly be missed.
- Angelo, Julie, Giovanni, and Dominic Serra
August 27, 2018
So sorry to hear of Beach's passing. He was a fantastic police officer and will be missed by many.
Cristy Gray
August 27, 2018
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with family and friends. Rest in Heaven Brian.
~Brian and Cristy Gray~
Debbie Mullin
August 27, 2018
Brian it has been a privilege and an honor to know you. Although we didn't work together every day we did on occasion. You always had a smile on your face along with a jovial laugh. You were always willing to help when asked. You will be missed by many. God speed my friend. HPD
Bob Parkey
August 27, 2018
I knew Brian during his years at Norwich Fire. We have lost a great man and a great public servant. My prayers are with his family.
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