Harry Beach

Harry Beach Jr., 64, of Dowagiac, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2017, at his home surrounded by his family. Visitation will be held from 5-8 PM on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at Clark Chapel and Cremation Services, 405 Center St., Dowagiac, MI. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 also at the funeral home with visitation one hour prior. A private family burial will take place at a later date at Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Cemetery. Those wishing to leave online condolences may do so at www.clarkchapel.com Harry was born on May 6, 1952 to the late Harry and Dorothy (Meska) Beach Sr. He graduated from Dowagiac High School. On October 2, 1971 he married Anita Brosnan in Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church. He worked at the Cass County Road Commission as a Heavy Equipment Operator for 41 years before retiring in March of 2014. After retirement he could be found watching a good Western. Among his favorites were John Wayne and Gunsmoke. Harry was a member of the Moose Lodge, Conservation Club and lifetime member of NRA and North American Hunting Club. He was an American Red Cross blood donor, and was honored to receive his 10 gallon donor pin. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and was a 4-H Grandpa. Harry also enjoyed having bon fires, his daily newspapers, antiquing (whoever has the most stuff at the end wins), gambling, building, Thirsty Thursdays at the body shop and spending time at his Lazy “B” North Deer Camp in Irons, MI. Most of all, Harry enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. His grandchildren will always remember their grandpa saying,“Don’t have too much fun!” and “See ya later alligator.” Harry is survived by his wife of 45 years, Anita; daughter, Kelly A. (Kelly J.) Cromer; son, Jimmy (Shantelle) Beach; grandchildren, Morgan and Jacob Beach and Kayla, Kylee and Karson Cromer; siblings, Barb (Bob) Horvath and Bruce Beach; sister-in-laws, Betty (Ken) Muirhead, Diane (Jody Lansberry) Slone and Sally (Mark) Swartz and brother-in-law, Tom Brosnan II. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Bonnie Kiggins and Diane Guntle; foster parents, Chancey and Ludie Stockwell; in-laws Tom and Maxine (Kidman) Brosnan; sister-in-laws, Clara Reybuck, JoAnn Sampley and Peggy Brosnan and brother-in-law, Ronnie D. Slone.