Linda Lea Beach

Linda Lea Beach

Entered eternal life on Wednesday February 11th 2021.  Born and raised in the farming community of Kensington, Kansas to Augustus Clare and Dorothy Abbott Beach on April 26, 1940. Her spirit is carried on by her son and daughter in law,  Brian and Laura Beach; her three grandsons: Colin Beach and his wife Addie,  Connor Beach and Aidan Beach;  her three siblings: Craig Beach and his wife Margaret, Curtis Beach and his wife Mary, and Lynette Sprague and her husband Randy; and an extended family of relations and friends from every walk of life.

She graduated from Kensington High School in 1958 and immediately went to business school in Omaha, Nebraska. After school she went to work at Mutual Of Omaha from 1960 thru 1999. At the time of her retirement, she had worked her way up to First VP of Human Resources.

She independently raised one son, Brian, who believed he was the original latch-key kid.  She was a lifetime member of the Society of Human Resource Management, as well as being active in the Human Resource Association of the Midlands. She served on the Board of directors of the YWCA and Mutual 1st Credit Union. She volunteered and supported the Joslyn Art Museum, Boy/Girl Scouts, and the YWCA.

Linda loved flowers, birds, trees, and the mystery of the sun, moon, and the stars. She loved music poetry and murder mysteries. She loved to instill in her grandchildren her joy and delight in nature’s beauty and the quirkiness of humankind.

Linda was a woman with incomparable warmth, an irresistible smile, genuine humility, and remarkable courage. Without fail she found the good in people and brightened the days of all who knew her.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Thursday, February 18th at 2:00 pm at Bethany Lutheran Church (4200 North 204th Street, Elkhorn, NE) with visitation starting at 1:00pm.

15 Comments

  • Starla Sprague Geisler Posted February 13, 2021 5:45 pm

    Sending love and prayers to the family

  • Glenda and Ed Calligan Posted February 13, 2021 6:07 pm

    We are so sorry to hear of Linda’s passing. We sure loved being around Linda at Memorial Day weekends in Kensington. She had a lovely spirit,, a wonderful sense of humor and fantastic hair! Our thoughts for peace go out to the entire Beach family. Love Ed and Glenda Calligan♥️

  • Jeff Roby Posted February 14, 2021 7:03 am

    Great lady who lived an inspiring life.

  • Mary Kuhn Posted February 14, 2021 11:10 am

    So sorry to all of us for the loss of Linda from our lives. She was one of a kind who could see beauty every where and in everyone. Amazing lady!!!

  • Kurt Robert Kline Posted February 14, 2021 1:26 pm

    I am truly saddened at Linda’s passing. The world was a far better place because of her. She was my hero, mentor and friend. Truly, she made a difference in the lives of many and will be missed. My condolences to her family and friends.

  • Jan Shuey Posted February 14, 2021 6:13 pm

    My heart goes out to Linda’s family. I met Linda through a mutual gfriend, and she was the brightest ray of sunshine I have ever met. I am so glad to have shared a bit of time with her. Bless her beautiful heart.

  • Sonia J Meredith Posted February 15, 2021 10:28 am

    My deepest sympathy to Lynette and to all of Linda’s family. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Sonia (Kuhlman) Meredith

  • Bruce and Carol Bartling Posted February 15, 2021 12:01 pm

    Our condolences to Linda’s family and friends upon her passing. Linda was a delightful woman with an ever ready smile, an outreached caring heart and hand, she was fun and engaging, with a spirit of independence and strength. Anyone who had a conversation with Linda knew how she enjoyed people;, her friends;, was proud and so loved her family of siblings, children and grandchildren. Linda will be missed, with a legacy always remembered. Blessings of Love, Comfort and Peace to her family & friends.

  • Nadine Ries Posted February 15, 2021 6:12 pm

    Linda and I became team members in the ‘80’s, my boss in the. 90’s and dear friends ever since. I was broken hearted to hear of her passing. Linda had a major positive impact on so many lives, and was always interested in the best for others. Linda was so close to her family, and readily shared wonderful stories about her siblings, son Brian, daughter in-law Laura, and of course her sweet grandsons. I know she will be greatly missed by all. Nadine Ries

  • Rod & Anita Hagman Posted February 16, 2021 10:41 am

    Our sympathy and condolences to Lynette and the entire Beach family. Linda was a wonderful person who always lit up the room she was in. The Kensington Alumni celebration will certainly feel the loss of her smile and spirit. Anita and Rod Hagman

  • Darla Reynolds VanMatre Posted February 16, 2021 10:45 pm

    Thoughts and prayers to the family! Hold on to the memories & cherish them forever! Sincerely, Darla Reynolds VanMatre

  • Bob and Bethie Smith Posted February 16, 2021 10:56 pm

    Linda’s great smile and laugh will be missed! Sorry for your loss.

  • Beth Johnson Posted February 17, 2021 8:24 am

    Linda was a beautiful person inside and out and I loved her smile and wonderful laugh, her pearls were part of who she was.

  • William Lauber Posted February 17, 2021 8:25 am

    Sorry about the loss of your Mom. My late mother was born near Downs,KS and grew up in Phillipsburg, so knew the Kensington area as a kid. Thoughts are with you.

  • Deb Hewitt Posted February 19, 2021 9:00 am

    Dear Lynette, my deepest sympathy to your family, praying God’s love gives you peace through this difficult time 💞🌹

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