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James Beech Obituary
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Memories and Condolences
for James Beech
Sharon Cross
September 18, 2012
It's hard to believe that it's been a year already since you left this life to go home to our heavenly father and to become our angel watching over us. Your love and your memory still burns bright in our hearts. I love and miss you dearly.
Sharon Cross
September 18, 2012
It's hard to believe that it's been a year already since you left this life to go home to our heavenly father and to become our angel watching over us. Your love and your memory still burns bright in our hearts. I love and miss dearly.
Dwinda Grinnell
September 18, 2012
Dear Carolyn, Jimbo, JoAnna, & Karen,
I can't believe it has been a year now. It seems like it was yesterday. Time can be a helpful healing gift. I miss seeing Mr. Beech! He will ALWAYS be a perminant fixture in my head. I have such sweet memories of him. I'm sure you all did too. Just remember to cherish all those funny sweet memories close to your hearts! I love you all and will continue to keep you and your families in my prayers. God Bless you all!
Dwinda (Critcher, Skipper) Grinnell
JoAnna (Beech) McCurry
September 17, 2012
Dad,
Tomorrow you will have been gone from us for one year. We know you are watching over us from Heaven, but we still miss you so. You are never far from our thoughts and you are deep in our hearts, where we hold your love forever. Until we meet in Heaven, know that you are greatly missed and we love you so very much.
Love you always, JoAnna
Renee H
October 14, 2011
My heart goes out to his family. I first met Mr. Beech in 3rd grade. I have nothing but fond memories oh him. I was saddened to hear of his passing. Your memory will live on Mr. Beech.
Beth Farley Whitlock
September 25, 2011
JoAnna, Jimbo and Caren; thanks for sharing your dad with me. I always felt welcome in your house and loved by your dad...and mom too. May you find peace knowing that he is no longer in pain and he's waiting for us in Heaven. I love you guys. And to Mom, thanks for letting me be a part of yours and Dad's life...it meant alot to me back then and still does today...I love you, Bethgirl
Tim O'Neal
September 23, 2011
Words can not express how much Mr. Beech will be missed by his anyone that ever met him. For me personally I am so thankful that he introduced me to wheelchair sports and I will cherish all the memories of him as a teacher, coach, and friend.
To his family, I am sorry for your loss Mr. Beech was a great man.
Randi Topps
September 23, 2011
Jim Beech was an inspiration to me as an adaptive physical educator. His students loved him and knew that his whole heart was dedicated to doing what was best for all of his students. He is a legend in the P.E. And recreation fields. He WAS the Big Orange Games! His peers always had respect for his devotion and knowledge. My prayers go out to his family.
Donna Vandergrift Deitrick
September 23, 2011
Mrs. Beech, Jim, Caren & Joanne,
Very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you as you grieve the loss of your husband and father. The City of Ocoee lost a great legend and friend and we mourn as well. I hope his memory will provide you with comfort through the coming days.
JoAnne Houwers
September 23, 2011
I had the honor of meeting Mr. Beech threw the Autism Gym. He asked me to bring my group to the Big Orange Games. Its the best thing we did! He was truly my hero and will have a place in many hearts forever. Heaven has another angel. The family is in my prayers. JoAnne Houwers, Autism Gym
Melissa Stebbins
September 23, 2011
Mr Beech was a great and wonderful teacher to all of us. He touched our hearts. I loved him and will miss him deeply.
Melissa Stebbins
September 23, 2011
I had Mr Beech as a wonderful pe teacher at lake silver. He was fun loving and very sweet. He will be missed by all he touched. I love you and miss you always.
Claudia Siders
September 22, 2011
Coach Beech helped us start the Gator Invitational Sports Ability Games for physically challenged athletes here in Gainesville. Coach Beech was a quiet, but detemined leader, an inspiration to hundreds, and a dedicated sponsor for physically challenged athletes. I - and all my students (over 25+ years) - will miss his humor and support at the track meets! There are not many coaches like him - his involvement with promoting opportunities for physically challenged athletes will never be forgotten. With heartrfelt thanks -- Claudia Siders
ROSHELLE GAMBLE
September 22, 2011
MR. BEECH I LOVE U. THX FOR BEENIG IN MY LIFE. MY U R.I.P. EROM ROSHELLE L. GAMBLE :(:(:(:(
Dwinda Grinnell
September 22, 2011
Dearest Carolyn,
I LOVE YOU!!! I just returned home tonight when I heard the news. I am so-o-o-o sad. My heart breaks with yours and the kids! There is so much that he did in his lifetime, where does a person begin to describe him! I believe the biggest and most important thing about him was his HUGE heart! He cared so deeply about so many people. Young, old, mean, nice, handicapped, he like them all. He had such a funny, hilarious wit about him. He could always make someone so angry turn into a teddy bear. That was just one of his many talents. I remember the first time he asked me and Geffie to help him with the BIG ORANGE games. The truth is, that the experience I got out of it influenced me for the rest of my life. I will never forget the look on the children's faces when they would come up to the trophy booth (where Mr. Beech wanted my to help out.) and tell me which event they had just took place in and to put the emblem on their trophy. BIG, HUGE, HAPPY, SMILES. Mr. Beeach was all about the finish line. He didn't care if they finished 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place. He just wanted them to cross the line. To me, he was so sweet and kind. He would always take my side when Geffie was giving me a hard time. And when we played ball at the old Ocoee Softball fields you could always count on him trying to sell you a hot dog or ask you to help "him out" with keeping score or buying candy bars for the handicap children. It was NEVER a chore. But a pure delight. He always kept everyone laughing with a joke or keeping peace between team rivals. He would always say to me when I was up to bat "Get a Hit". You both have been their for me. Carolyn do you remember the baby blankets you made for me when I had Carl Wayne. You and Jim both came over to visit the "little one" and wish us the best. And you both were their for me when Geffie died. I remember when they dedicated the Ocoee Sports complex after Jim. I went and when they announced the dedication I couldn't stop clapping, whistling, and screaming with excitement. He was so deserving of it to be named after him. He had spent hours upon hours for events to take place for the citizens of Ocoee. And not to mention all the after school and summer camps/daycare programs for the kids here in Ocoee. I remember the many, many days that you were at home and he was at the ball field. I can still hear him calling you "Momma". He would say that "Momma was waiting for me at home with supper" and "He had better hurry up and get thier". Your have been so faithful and true to him. I know that you will miss him! I will miss him too. He was an legend!
All My Love!
Dwinda (Critcher, Skipper) Grinnell
Katie Pate
September 22, 2011
I remember when i first took Christina to Lake Silver and one of the first things Jim asked me was "have you ever thought about wheelchair sports?" and thus we began a wonderful journey that lasted for all the years christina participated in track and field. My most endearing memory was him having to stand away from the obstacle course when any of "his" kids were competing because it made him so nervous. His touch on all our lives helped us to become who we are today... Students, teachers, parents alike... Everyone was blessed just for having known him. We will miss you Mr Beech!
Patty Archambault
September 22, 2011
I remember Mr Beach- I think I called him Mr. Beachball . I went to Forrest Park a " LONG " time ago, I just turned 50 ... I think I drove him crazy, he yelled at me all the time for popping wheelies in my wheel chair. I remember him being a kind fun man .. My prayers go out to all of the family .. Oh yes, he told me at one time that he was going to make me wear a motor cycle helmet if I didn't stop popping wheelies ... So many other things "good: that pop in my head when I think about my days at Forrest Park . I left after 5th grade ..
Mary Carpenter
September 22, 2011
Jim touched the lives of so many poeple, adults as well as children. He introduced me to adapted PE and I learned so much just from watching him. I was fortunate to work with him at Lake Silver. The family is in my prayers.
September 22, 2011
I had the honor of working with Mr. Beech when the P.I. Wing of Lake Silver Elementary was built. He was the main contributor to the new playground fashioned for students with disabilities so they could "run, play, climb, go under, over and around" like all other kids. Coach Beech was an inspiration to the students, teachers, parents and anyone who met him. He was an angel on earth and now I know he is in heaven. It was my honor to have him as a friend and colleague; he was one of my all time HEROES. May his family have some peace from the knowledge of his good works and incredible impact on the lives of literally thousands.
Mary Bryant
Beth Roberson
September 22, 2011
Caren, Joanna, Jimbo and "Mom", All my love, thoughts and prayers go out to you. Your dad/husband was a sweet, big-hearted man who had a positive impact on so many lives. I know that he will live on in your hearts.
Wendi
September 22, 2011
Mr. Beech was a great man and will be truly missed. R.I.P Mr. Beech!
Antonio Wilson
September 21, 2011
A special man for special kid, what I mean is that he helped us in every way. At the same time he pushed us to do better and be better in our lives. He said to get across the finish line win lose .And to hold your head up and be proudly When you get your medal.
MMM
God has given him his medal a big golden halo and some wigged sandals.
Sharon Cross
September 21, 2011
To the Beach family, my thoughts and prayers are with your family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Mr. Beech was my teacher, my coach, my mentor, and most importantly my friend. I will forever cherish the memories of Forrest Park, and hearing Mr. Beech telling me to to slow down and stop running "Peanut" Thank you for loving us all and taking such good care of us.I love you Mr. Beech and I will miss you! I'll forever be your "Lil Peanut" Sharon Cross
Sher Seithel
September 21, 2011
Joanna & family: I am so sorry to hear about your father, prayers for your mother & entire family for comfort & peace at this time. Sher
Greg Carter
September 21, 2011
mr.Beech coach me in baseball he was a great man and will be miss, I will be praying for the family.
Justin Nahm
September 21, 2011
he was my pe teacher at lake silver he was soo awesome and a great friend to me he will be missed
Tina Dry
September 21, 2011
Jim touched more lives than he could ever know. I have fond memories of the years we coached together and I will be forever grateful that he introduced me to sports for the physically impaired. Jim was a dedicated teacher and coach, as well as a good friend. He will be missed..... My heart goes out to his family.
Paul Hathcox
September 21, 2011
Mr. Beech was my teacher when I was very young, my coach a few years later when I raced in the wheelchair games and most importantly a friend the entire time. I will miss him.
Dito Cerezo
September 21, 2011
My Heart goes out to Mr. Beech and His Family. He was a verry good husband to his wife. I will remember the good times I had with Mr. Beech. Mr. beech will be miss verry much.
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