Rodney Beech

Rodney Dean Beech Mr. Rodney Dean Beech, 63 of Atlanta, Michigan passed away at his residence with loved ones at his side on September 9, 2012. He was born in Grand Ledge, Michigan to Vernon and Eldora Beech on September 28, 1948. He married Katherine Andrews on January 26, 1979. The couple moved to Atlanta in 1986, formally of Bath, Michigan. Rodney retired from the GM Plant in Lansing where he worked as an inspector for thirty years. He served in the United States Navy and after serving his active duty continued with the Naval Reserves. There was an article published in the State Journal in Cheboygan about his volunteer work with younger children and his teachings of the Navy and military. He was a former member of the VFW Post in Cheboygan as well. In his free time, Rodney enjoyed fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, and playing cards, his favorite game being "31". Above all he enjoyed his time spent with family and friends and will be missed by all you knew him. He is survived by his loving wife of thirty-three years, Katherine Beech of Atlanta; sons, Brian Darling of Atlanta; Dan Darling of Lansing; Ray Darling of Brooklyn; daughters, Gaila Carpenter of Petoskey; Ann (Melvin) Reed of Jonesville; Pam (Eric) Glass of Lansing; Vera Darling of Jonesville; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; and sister, Marlene (J.R.) Rodholty of Reed City. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Eldora Beech; daughters; Nadine Harr and Barbara Darling; son, Bradley Darling; brother, Wayne Beech; and sister, Janet Preston. Funeral services for Mr. Beech will be held on Thursday, September 13, 2012 at the Green Funeral Home, Atlanta, MI. Visitation will take place from 11:00 AM until time of service at 1:00PM at the funeral home.
He is survived by his loving wife of thirty-three years, Katherine Beech of Atlanta; sons, Brian Darling of Atlanta; Dan Darling of Lansing; Ray Darling of Brooklyn; daughters, Gaila Carpenter of Petoskey; Ann (Melvin) Reed of Jonesville; Pam (Eric) Glass of Lansing; Vera Darling of Jonesville; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; and sister, Marlene (J.R.) Rodholty of Reed City. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Eldora Beech; daughters; Nadine Harr and Barbara Darling; son, Bradley Darling; brother, Wayne Beech; and sister, Janet Preston.
Funeral services for Mr. Beech will be held on Thursday, September 13, 2012 at the Green Funeral Home, Atlanta, MI. Visitation will take place from 11:00 AM until time of service at 1:00PM at the funeral home.