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Beach, Charles H.
63, of St. Louis, Missouri, entered into eternal life, at his daughter's home in Washington state on Sunday May 16, 2021.
Charles, the oldest of five children, was born June 4th, 1957, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Charles "Doc" Dougherty, Jr. and Isabella Beach.
Charles studied at St. Joseph University, where he was the captain of the tennis team in 1979. Charles earned a Master's Degree in Theology from Marquette University in 1984. He was very proud of his dual Irish/American citizenship.
Charles began his teaching career at Marquette University High School, and went on to teach at Visitation, Ursuline, and Chaminade in St. Louis. In addition to teaching high school, Charles taught online courses in Theology and World Religions for Regis University and Georgetown University. While at Georgetown, he frequently taught English-speaking students at Jesuit Online Learning Centers in Malawi, Iraq, and Afghanistan. For the last 13 years, Charles taught World Religions at Christian Brothers College High School.
He is survived by his loving and faithful wife of 31 years, Kathleen of St. Louis; sons John Heinz (Katie), and Kevin Heinz of St. Louis, and daughter Meghan Peet (Ben) of Olympia, Washington. He is survived by his three precious grandsons, Oliver, Oscar, and Theodore Peet of Olympia, who were so very dear to his heart.
Charles is survived by his brother, Harry (Heidi) Beach of Marion, Massachusetts; sisters Isabella Bawduniak (Chris) of Ambler, Pennsylvania; Paddy Hansrote (Roger) of Glenside, Pennsylvania; Audrey Wallace (Mark) of Swarthmore, Pennsylvania; and by numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Services: A small private funeral Mass will be live streamed from CBC High School Chapel on Friday, May 21 at 8 a.m. CST,
http://www.youtube.com/CBCCSN Memorial contributions may be made to CBC.
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Alex Wolf
January 30, 2022
I just now found out that Mr. Beach passed away last year. I will never forget him. He was everyone´s favorite teacher at Chaminade. He connected so well with everyone he met and was such a positive influence on students like me. My sincere condolences to the Beach family, and my apologies for the lateness of my message.
Barbara Habelt Swann
December 28, 2021
My heartfelt condolences to Charles' family. I had the joy and honor of working with Charles at Eastside Catholic. He was a wonderful, passionate teacher and colleague who loved his students and his family dearly. I will miss him. May he rest in peace. Barbara Habelt Swann
Marie Friedemann
May 28, 2021
Charles told me that teaching for Jesuit Worldwide Learning kept him alive. He was a treasured and loved member of our Jesuit Worldwide Learning faculty. My sympathies to you, his family.
Charlie Garavaglia
May 21, 2021
This man was such a calming presence in a turbulent time at Chaminade. I am richer for knowing and learning from him, and I thank him for the time he spent with me. Rest In Peace, Mr. Beach.
Andrew M Schmitt
May 21, 2021
I was blessed to have been taught by Charlie in his first year at Chaminade. My memories are of a teacher who addressed hard topics and reminded his students to employ empathy through a Catholic lens. He was a master teacher who devoted himself to his students. Rest easy, Charlie.
Dan Stout
May 21, 2021
Charlie encompassed everything that makes a saintly educator. He was brilliant. He was compassionate. He was fun. He was innovative. I learned so much about how to really teach Theology from Charlie and I know that his legacy will live on for generations!
Jim Muckler
May 20, 2021
Very sorry to hear about the passing of such a great teacher and a kind man. Mr. Beach was always there for his students and helped educate us about world religions and our faith. He will be dearly missed. My deepest condolences to his family.
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