David Dean Beech was born on April 25, 1944 to Davis and Freida Beech in St. Louis, MO and entered into rest on Monday, October 6, 2025 at the age of 81. Loving husband of 54 years to Jolene (nee: Horne) Beech. Dear father of David (Naoko) Davis Beech. Grandfather of Johnathan Beech and David T. Beech. Dear brother of Ken (Rita) Beech, the late Glenn Beech, and the late Margaret (Skell) Zimmer.
After high school David joined the Army Reserves in the early 60’s with his brother Ken. Serving in the XI Corps headquarters then in the Ozark unit as grave registration. David was an auditor with the Ladies Garment Workers Union. He loves to travel taking his family to almost all 50 states. Disney World was always a favorite destination as well as national parks. David also enjoyed the old St. Louis Cardinals football team. Spending weekends with his son watching football or NASCAR. His greatest joy was spending time with his family, especially the time he got to play with his grandson. David will be cherished and missed deeply by all who knew him.
SERVICES: Funeral at Kutis South County Chapel 5255 Lemay Ferry Road Monday, October 13, 2025, 10am. Interment Sunset Memorial Park. Visitation Sunday 4-7pm. Memorial gifts in his honor appreciated to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital.