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1929 - 2005
Age: 75
BEACH, Nellie Mae
Paw Paw
Passed away Tuesday morning, August 2, 2005 at Lakeview Continuing Care Center, Lawton. Nellie was born August 10, 1929 in Paw Paw the daughter of the late Dennis and Ethleta Pearl (Smith) Middaugh. Nellie was a founding member of the Glendale Baptist Church, and held many positions including trustee of the church, member of the Women’s Missionary Union and Sunday School Director. She was a member of the Avon Presidents Club for 15 years and was employed by the Mattawan and Paw Paw Public Schools. She was a volunteer and past president of the local chapter of the American Cancer Society, and a 4-H Leader with the Wolverine 4-H Club in Gobles. Nellie loved spending time with her family and friends. On September 30, 1949 Nellie was united in marriage to Dale O. Beach who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters, Sandra J. Beach, Marcia P. Beach, Anna M. (Dean) Ronk, Vanessa D. (Edward) Ignacek, Jr. and Dianna K. (Terry) Bell; 2 sons, Kenneth N. (Gayle) Beach and Spencer A. (Kelly) Beach; 13 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; sister, Nancy Lothamer; 2 brothers, Horace Middaugh and Francis Middaugh; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Teresa Beach; sister, Lucille Shepard; 4 brothers, Orson, Vernon, Roscoe and Dennis Middaugh. Family will receive friends Thursday 6-8 p.m. at the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw, where funeral services will be held Friday 11 a.m. with Pastor Glen Cowles of the East Arlington Baptist Church officiating. Interment will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Mattawan. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Glendale Baptist Church. |
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There are currently 9 condolences.
Vanessa Beach Ignacek
Monday August 8, 2005 at
10:10 AM
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Dad and Mom have blessed our homes with lots of love, guidance and encouragement our entire lives. When I'm facing a tough circumstance, I will step back and ask myself what would mom and dad do? Mom has played a huge role in who I have become today. Especially when it comes to loving God and family. I'm going to miss her alot, but I have sweet, sweet memories of her to hold onto. I'll see mom and other loved ones someday, until then I'll take up where she left off.
I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST JESUS WHO STRENGTHENS ME. Phillippians 4:13
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Vanessa Beach Ignacek
Monday August 8, 2005 at
9:57 AM
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Jen Franklin
justjen76@aol.com
Saturday August 6, 2005 at
9:50 PM
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It really is true; there are never enough words to express the love, joy, sorrow and honor that you feel for someone as special as Gramma Beach! Who else would have
braved a truck ride with five young grand-children to the red-clay, bottom of Buffalo Mountain?
And who could fellowship better over a big bowl of sugar-snap peas that had to be snapped "before they wilted". Before we knew it, it didn't seem like work and Gramma had just snuck in another one of her lessons of the importance of family, hard work, and such. One of my earliest memories of Gramma is one of the first evenings my parents went out to go bowling. I was so sad, and I cried for mom and dad to return.
Now, I don't know how I remember this because I was so little, but I still remember the sound of Gramma patting me on the bottom, (I was still in plastic pants) and I can remember her singing "red and
yellow, black and white, they are precious in His sight, Jesus loves the little children of the world".
She was such comfort to me. God knew long before I could appreciate it that our family had one special lady amongst us. Mom was right when she says that Gramma
lives on through each of us. She understood that God gives each of us only one shot at life, and she lived and loved each moment that she could for Him, and for her family and friends. I hope that before my life is over, I'll have learned to do that too. Thank you Lord for sharing her-and her life's lessons with us
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David Hendrickson
rocksolid@chartermi.net
Friday August 5, 2005 at
10:02 AM
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I thank my God for the privilege of knowing Nellie Beach. My prayers are with the family members who have seen this great lady go on to Glory.
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Leta
greatgrannyet@hotmail.com
Thursday August 4, 2005 at
10:00 PM
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Dear Uncle Dale, all of my Beach cousins, and their families. I know there are not words enough to ease your sorrow at the loss of Aunt Nell. She is with our Lord now and will no longer suffer in our world. Thanks be to God, we will one day join her in heaven. It's hard to put in words the positive influence Aunt Nell had on my life, all of the love and kindness she and Uncle Dale showed me throughout my growing up years. She was a very special aunt, a wonderful mother/wife, and a friend to many. She will be missed by all who knew her. Lots of love, Leta
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Georgia Abnet
bubabird@aol.com
Thursday August 4, 2005 at
5:11 AM
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I know God will take good care of Aunt Nellie,, as she did for me and my siblings as children,, I shall never forget her,, made a big impact in my life,, her and uncle Dale and their farm,, wow, what a great time I had there..God bless Aunt Nellie and you will always be remembered..Georgia
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Karen Leigh Middaugh-Jungel
klmjungel@msn.com
Thursday August 4, 2005 at
3:11 AM
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Dear Uncle Dale and Cousins; Mom and Dad called me as soon as they heard. I am so very sorry. Know that all of you have my love and prayers. May the Lord keep you close during this time.
Love,
niece/cousin
Karen Leigh
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Alan Patricia Clifford and Terry Starr
starrpatyd@msn.com
Wednesday August 3, 2005 at
7:22 PM
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We are so very sorry for the loss of your mother. She will be greatly missed. She was a wonderful lady and willing to help all she came in contact with. We will miss her.
The Starr's
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Tim and Debbie,Britney, Charlie, Jennifer, Tammy Hood
hooddebbie@yahoo.com
Wednesday August 3, 2005 at
4:14 PM
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Dear Dale and family so very sorry to hear about Nellie, now she will be at peace, our thoughts and prayers are with you,
the Hoods
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