Ralph Owen Beach of Green Valley, Arizona passed away at home on Tuesday, March 7 at the age of 82 surrounded by his loving wife and children.

He is survived by his wife, Neina Canter Beach; son Mark (Mary) Beach; daughters Julie (Michael) Marcellino and Kelly Beach (Larry Veihmeyer) and seven grandchildren - Jenifer, Zach, Austin, and Jesse Beach; Madison and Mia Marcellino; and Samuel Teague. He is also survived by his brothers Clifton Beach and David Beach and sisters Luann Randisi and Paulette Meyer.

Ralph was born November 16, 1939 in Rochester, Michigan, the fourth child of eleven to Harvey L. and Mary B. (Eckert) Beach.  He graduated from Lake Orion High School in 1958 and served in the U.S. Navy. He moved to Maryland where he lived and worked for many years and owned his own business before retiring to Arizona. Ralph's love for God and country began at a young age when he joined the Boy Scouts. An avid sportsman and fan, he enjoyed playing and watching baseball and football and coached many of his children's teams. He took up golf in his later years and was a regular fixture at the Haven Golf Course, where he worked, played, and formed many friendships. Ralph loved to travel and enjoyed taking trips to visit family and explore new places.

A private interment service for Ralph and his family was held Wednesday, March 16 at Green Valley Cemetery. A celebration of life gathering will be held in his honor on Friday, March 25 ^th at the Haven Golf Course in Green Valley.

"His Lord said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant; because you have been faithful over a few things, I will set you over many things. Enter into the joy of your Lord."