David F. Beach, 82, of Bixby, passed from this life Friday, March 3, 2023. He was born November 2, 1940, in Wichita, Kansas to Arthur L. and Marjorie Savage Beach.

David is preceded in death by his parents Arthur L. Beach and Marjorie Savage Beach and infant daughter Deborah Sue Beach.

He is survived by wife of 59 years, Carolyn Sue Beach of Bixby, Oklahoma; and sister Nancy Alison. Sons David J. Beach and wife Kimberly Beach, Hobart, Indiana: and, Jeff Beach and wife Alison Beach of Bixby, Oklahoma.

Grandchildren David Christopher Beach and wife Ruth Beach of Valparaiso, Indiana; Ashley Ruth Beach and fiancé, William Drake of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Jacob Beach and wife Breanna Beach of Bixby, Oklahoma; Addyson Nicole Beach of Bixby, Oklahoma.  Great-grandchildren Theodore David Beach of Indiana, and his soon-to-arrive sibling.

David's legacy is also carried in nieces Natalie Casey, Valerie Chouinard, Amy Muncey and Liesl Evans; and, nephew Stephen Houchin as well as many great nieces and nephews.

David was a graduate of North High School in Wichita, Kansas, Class of 1958. He attended classes at both Phillips University and the University of Tulsa, receiving his associate degree from Cedar Valley College, Dallas, Texas.   David was employed by Wilbert Vault Company from 1962-2023.

David was a Boy Scout and completed his Eagle Scout in 1956. He loved classic cars and working with his sons on cars and projects around the house.  He looked forward to his yearly hunting trips too.  He was a member of the Corvette Car Club and was a certified judge for Corvette Classic Cars.

David's greatest accomplishment is seen in the lives of his family - his wife, sons and daughters-in-law; grandchildren and the extended family he held so dear. With a soft voice and firm conviction, David taught his sons to work hard, how to serve God and others and how to love their wives and care for their children. His love for his wife was evident to all those who saw the adoration in his eyes when he talked to her or spoke of her.

It was David's honor to serve First Christian Church as both Deacon and Elder as well as Trustee and Financial Secretary. As a member of the Joint Heirs Class, David and Sue walked through life with cherished friends and grew in their relationships with Jesus Christ.

David's legacy of service, kindness and compassion is carried in the hearts of those who are privileged to call him "friend."

Services will be 2:00pm, Friday, March 10, 2023 , at the First Christian Church in Sapulpa. Viewing will take place from 1:15 - 1:45 at the church prior to service.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the First Christian Church in Sapulpa (fccsapulpa.com) or The National Corvette Museum Homepage - National Corvette Museum .

Arrangements are under the direction of Traditions Funeral and Cremation Services, 35 S. Main, Kellyville, Oklahoma, 918-247-7373.