James
James L Beach
d. August 26, 2016
Batavia - James L. Beach, 74, of Batavia, a mechanic at George Smith Motors, prior to his retirement, passed away Friday, August 26, 2016 at the Genesee County Nursing Home, in Batavia.
Mr. Beach was born May 14, 1942 in Wellsville, a son of the late Laverne J. and Ethel M. (Atkinson) Beach.
Mr. Beach was a long time member of City Church in Batavia, and took great pride in the church's Bus Ministry. He was a farmer and mechanic along with being an avid Buffalo Bills Fan. He enjoyed tractor pulls, car racing, and motorcycles; but most of all, he cherished time spent with his family. His wife, children, and grandchildren were truly his world and no matter what - they came first.
He is the husband of Dorothy (King) Beach of Batavia. The two were married in Byron on June 29, 1963.
Surviving along with his wife are his children, Ella (Sterling) Stroman, Robin (Henry) Cook, James L. (Rebecca) Beach II all of Batavia, Christopher (fiance Michele Diehl) Beach of Depew, and Matthew (Corrie) Beach of Batavia; brothers, Albert Beach, Bruce Beach both of Avon and Roger (Phyllis) Beach of Mt. Morris; sisters, Edna (Ted) VanSon of Avon, Gladys (Stephen) Luce of Scottsville, and Cynthia (late Gary) Knapp of Caledonia. 21 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews also survive.
Friends may call on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at City Church, 210 East Main Street, Batavia, where James' Funeral Service will be at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, (August 31, 2016). In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to City Church - Bus Ministry, 210 East Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020. Burial will be in Stafford Rural Cemetery, Stafford.
Mr. Beach was born May 14, 1942 in Wellsville, a son of the late Laverne J. and Ethel M. (Atkinson) Beach.
Mr. Beach was a long time member of City Church in Batavia, and took great pride in the church's Bus Ministry. He was a farmer and mechanic along with being an avid Buffalo Bills Fan. He enjoyed tractor pulls, car racing, and motorcycles; but most of all, he cherished time spent with his family. His wife, children, and grandchildren were truly his world and no matter what - they came first.
He is the husband of Dorothy (King) Beach of Batavia. The two were married in Byron on June 29, 1963.
Surviving along with his wife are his children, Ella (Sterling) Stroman, Robin (Henry) Cook, James L. (Rebecca) Beach II all of Batavia, Christopher (fiance Michele Diehl) Beach of Depew, and Matthew (Corrie) Beach of Batavia; brothers, Albert Beach, Bruce Beach both of Avon and Roger (Phyllis) Beach of Mt. Morris; sisters, Edna (Ted) VanSon of Avon, Gladys (Stephen) Luce of Scottsville, and Cynthia (late Gary) Knapp of Caledonia. 21 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews also survive.
Friends may call on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at City Church, 210 East Main Street, Batavia, where James' Funeral Service will be at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, (August 31, 2016). In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to City Church - Bus Ministry, 210 East Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020. Burial will be in Stafford Rural Cemetery, Stafford.
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