Samuel Beach Obituary

Dear Ken,
I am so sorry to hear of Sam's passing. What a difficult time this is. I pray that you and your family would be consoled by friends, family, and fond memories.
John

My sincerest condolences to the Beach Family for the loss of your loved one, Sam, and pray you find comfort in Psalms 91:2.

Our family was so blessed to have been touched by Sam's life. We grieve with you. Thank you for raising such a wonderful light to the world.

Ken, Anne, Kate and family! My deepest condolences to you! Our thoughts and prayers to you all.

Sam, I don't even know where to begin. I guess I can start with one of your many passions, the weather. I saw numerous parallels with the weather and grief, reflections, and life. From overcast skies, rain, beautiful sunshine, gusty winds, fog, and gorgeous sunsets, the weather was truly symbolic. I also wanted to say thank you for the wonderful memories and creating many firsts for me.<3 You will always hold a special place in my heart and I will never forget you. From endless conversations in jr high art classes about LOST, the Titanic, airplanes, golf, movies, the beach, palm trees, drawing, Christmas, family, skiing, traveling, you becoming my first boyfriend, first date to a formal dance, and all the special memories in between. Your soul is truly remarkable. You were able to love me when I didn't love myself, and I will always remember and treasure that. Listening to all the stories at your celebration of life made me realize I was not the only one you helped in that way. You assisted and were able to fearlessly love, even when that person did not think they were deserving of that love. That is one of the numerous reasons why you are and will forever be a radiantly beautiful soul and light. Your light will guide many to seek new adventures and become the best versions of ourselves, thank you. I am incredibly sorry for our earthly loss and the struggles you bravely battled. You will be missed but will live on through the light you shared and continue to ignite in the many lives you impacted across the globe. I will continue to rock out to Disney music and watch re-runs of LOST, until we meet again. As some of our favorite characters from LOST would say, "See you in another life."

I was so terribly sad to hear the news of Sam's passing. Of course, you will gain more perspective over time about his struggles with addiction and his achievements despite his addiction. What is clear now, however, is that he could not have had better, more loving and more giving parents than you two, Anne and Ken, and he could not have had a more dedicated sister than you, Kate. Period. Please hold on to each other tight and remember you are loved. Find his star in the sky soon. He's there. Love, Anne

Aloha Anne, Ken, and Kate,
Our deepest sympathy in the passing of Sam. May the memories that you shared as a family help to sustain you through these hard times. Kate and George McDowell

Love and prayers for the Beach Family
Condolences for you loss and pain

What a wonderful life God shared with us all. You will be greatly missed, but our memories of you will live on in our hearts.

"Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way." Thessalonians 3:16

When Sam left CSS, I used to see him when he was working at the Blue Star. I was always so happy to see him! From one singer to another, Sam, you are loved and will always be remembered. Rest easy young man. Love - Ms. Warner

When I spoke to my mom about you the day that I found out, I was in tears. She reminded me about when we performed in Hawaii for show choir. I began to remember that day; I somehow forgot my dress shoes that we performed in and you let me borrow yours. You may have been the nicest, most kind and caring and giving one of any of us in our family. It made me think of every time we performed together, every time we went to your house, or to Mackenzies house or to my house. It reminded me of your mannerisms, your goofiness. Its been 10 years since Ive seen you and I want to tell you that Im sorry I didnt reach out to you more and that I love you like a brother. We all miss you, and we all will miss you until we will see you again one day, and when we do, I will tell you. I already know what youll say.

For now, thank you for every morning you made the room brighter when the sun wasnt out yet. Thank you for making me laugh harder than I can remember. Thank you for your lasting impact and for your voice I will never forget. Thank you for being the heart of our family. I love you man, and I will see you again someday.

Sam was an incredibly kind, funny young man always ready for the next adventure. It was a gift to share music with Sam in my classroom, and I will forever treasure those memories.
To the Beach family, I'm so sorry. Thank you for sharing Sam with us. Kate- I wish I could hug you.
Sam, a song we performed your senior year has been playing in my head. "What wind is it that blows here? What change is come about? I sense it is a good wind, an angel, breathing out."

Our hearts are broken for your family as the loss is great. God will watch over Sam and you all and may His love heal the wounds in your spirit.

Sam. I know it has been a while since we last spoke, but I want you to know that I will always remember our crazy chem final story. Who would have guessed that we would have gotten into a car accident after last-minute cramming at Panera in South Gate, right before the hardest final of the year? Having to call my mom, her laughing and thinking I was telling her a joke to get out of the final, and then having to talk to the principle to confirm we did indeed get into an accident. You turned to me and said, "Natasha. You handled that better than I ever could have." As we drove to CMHS with a bent front bumper and limited right turning capability, we were both 10X more nervous as we hustled into Mrs. Muller's class. Nevertheless, we both passed. It seems like that was yesterday and I remember every detail. This world lost you too soon love. Rest in peace.

I will always remember that infectious smile! Sam was in the very first math class that I taught at MSU. He is loved by all and will be missed.

I just picture you coming up randomly behind our group of friends with some super witty comment that always made me laugh. You where incredible. I miss you, its hard to think about this for a long time. So much love, thank you for being my friend.

Your pain is over Sam, you were a good friend to me while I knew you and for that Im very grateful, have a happy, painless journey on the other side brother!!!

Miss you Sam. We arrived on Maui the same day. We had a immediate connection through Colorado and just you being you. Truly one of a kind. Love to your family and friends that are grieving right now. ❤

Sympathies from a stranger in Iowa. ❤

Our deepest sympathies for this sad loss of your loved one. We pray his memory can give all of you peace, comfort, strength and hope.

Positive, upbeat Sam would enter our house and spread the energy. He fills our hearts always.

Sam is one of the gentlest, most other-directed students I have ever had. That kindness, I wish it were viral. His influence stays with me every day. To the Beach family, especially you, Kate, thank you for sharing Sam with us. We are richer for it.

To you, Sam, my hope is this Into paradise may the angels lead you.

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.