Joseph Edward Beach

Joe was a dear friend from college. When he lived in New Orleans, he was a wonderful host for myself and friends for multiple visits to Mardis Gras and Jazz Fest in the 1980s and 1990s, as well as just regular stop-ins.

We were able to visit him several more times in Texas in the 2000s.

Between visits, Joe was a great writer of postcards and letters, sharing humor, political insights, literary and historical reading recommendations and whatever hilarious thing was on his mind. He taught us a lot about birds, geology, history, politics and people.

He left behind many people who all miss him terribly.

Sending my condolences to Joe's family and friends. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. I volunteered with Joe at ACL and remember his kind smile. He will be missed, but remembered.