Dr. Darrell H. Beach

Sept. 18, 2012
CULVER - Dr. Darrell H. Beach was 'Promoted to Glory' on Tuesday, September 18, 2012, at 7:05 A.M. Dr. Beach lived and prioritized his life in accordance with the doctrines and motto of the Salvation Army - "Heart to God, Hand to Man." Since he was saved at the age of 14 through a Boy Scout program, God was first and foremost in his life. He met his wife Darlene at a Salvation Army in Midland, Michigan - they married on December 26, 1959. He was a devoted and faithful family patriarch and created a solid foundation on which his family stands through his devotion and dedication to Christ. His resting place will be where he called home for 47 years - in Culver, Indiana. He was an accomplished professor and mentor - receiving awards for his many accomplishments. He is well-known and forever loved by his students at the Culver Academy, who fondly remember their "Atomic Number" from Chemistry Class, vibrant bulletin boards and his brilliant bow-ties. His wife, Darlene Beach of Culver, Indiana, survives him along with his four daughters, Erika (Gabriel) Napierkowskik, Doreen Albert (fiancé, Joe Tyler), Renee (Steve) Dunn and Bonnie (Skyler) Polk; his thirteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his four "boys" - his cats: Felix Onyx, Sunshine and Alice. Viewing will be at the Odom Funeral Home in Culver, IN, from 4 - 7 PM on Friday, September 21, 2012. The Funeral services will be held at the Culver Academy Chapel on Saturday, September 22, 2012, with a viewing from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, with funeral services beginning at noon. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Salvation Army, to The Center for Hospice and Palliative Care, or to the academic scholarship of Dr. Darrell Beach at the Culver Academies. Condolences may be sent to the family via the obituary page at www.odomfuneralhome.com. The Odom Funeral Home, Culver, is in charge of arrangements.