Alan David Beach, 72
by Report Submitted · October 31st, 2019


Alan David Beach, 72, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, beloved husband, father, relative and friend, went to be with Jesus on October 24, 2019. A visitation was held from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Monday, October 28, at Marion Methodist, 5050 REC Drive, Marion, Iowa. The funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 29, at the church, officiated by Pastor Mike Morgan. Burial will take place at a later date. Arrangements were handled by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion.

Alan is survived by his loving wife, Diane; beloved daughter, Lori (Jim); three treasured grandchildren, Evan, Thomas and Jenna; his favorite sister, Joyce (Rick) Maddux; niece, Vicki (Christopher) Conaway; nephew, Bart (Annette) Glowacki; as well as Diane's brothers, Rich and Tom Marsh and their families.

Alan was born on November 4, 1946, in Marion, Iowa, the son of Robert and Virginia (Munier) Beach. He shared his birthday with his mother and his lifelong best friend. Alan graduated from Linn-Mar High School in 1964, and the University of Iowa School of Business in 1968. He remained a devoted Iowa Hawkeye fan throughout his life. Alan watched last Saturday's football game with his college roommate and friend of 55 years.

Alan worked for many years at Maytag, Northwestern Bell, Telecom USA and retired from Kirkwood as the director of the Small Business Development Center, which he described as his ideal job. In retirement Alan was chairman of the Linn County Extension Council. He was a long-time Rotarian and had served as assistant governor for the Cedar Rapids Metro Area. He was a member of Marion Methodist Church.

Alan had a smile, joke or positive message for anyone he met. He was beloved by many and will be greatly missed by all.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Alan's memory.

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