Bernice Addie Beach

Bernice Addie Beach, 87, of Augusta, KS, passed away very peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at her home. Visitation will be held from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Friday, April 10, 2026, and service will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 11, 2026, both at Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta, KS. Burial will follow at Leon Cemetery Leon, KS.

Bernice was born in Broken Arrow, OK on December 4, 1938, to the late Lois (Furr) and Luke McCombs. She married James (Jim) Beach Jr, December 15, 1959 and he preceded her in death. Bernice enjoyed working hard, whether it was on the family farm, at HRK Warehouse in Marion, Kansas, the store that she and Jim built and operated for more than 35 years, or caring for her family. Everything she did was with a positive attitude that was infectious and with dedication and love. She was passionate about being involved in whichever community that she was in, sharing time between the farm in Butler County and HRK in Marion County. Her involvement included being a member of the Marion Chamber of Commerce, was an active leader in 4-H, EHU, girl scouts, cub scouts, and PTA. She spent many hours attending any and all school activities of her kids, grandkids, great-grandkids, nieces, nephews, and family friends. She rarely missed ball games, wrestling matches, grandparent's days, school plays, or any other event that included her family. Bernice also was a talented seamstress and made many of her husband's and family's clothes over the years. She also enjoyed photography, gardening, fishing, and anything that allowed her to be outside. If you knew her, you liked her.

She was also preceded in death by her brother, L.B. McCombs; sister, Kay Justice; grandchildren Tony, Misty, and Jessey.

She is survived by: son, Jim Beach and partner Jaclyn; daughters, Jan Lanier and husband Steve, Peggy Gomez, Connie Donnely and husband Tim, Charlotte Door, Sherry Pressler and husband Ronnie, Sally Beach, and a bonus daughter/granddaughter, Wendy Simon and husband Stacy; sister, Louise Arnold; brother, Jim "Lucky" Ball and wife Lona; grandchildren, Jon, Jacob, Jessica, Corey, Ben, Denise, Sherry, Eddie, Tamara, Ronnie, Wesley, C.J., Scott, Jamie, Timmy, Casey, Brian, Kenny, Kelly, Rebecca; and numerous great and great-great grandchildren. Bernice so appreciated the love and care of Dr. Matthew Meschke for nearly 20 years. Memorial donations to Victory in the Valley, 3755 E. Douglas Wichita, KS 67218.