Obituary of Darlene Day Beach

Darlene Day BeachMay 29, 1951 – May 15, 2010Darlene Day Beach was born on May 29, 1951, in Denver, Colorado to Gertrude and Robert Farthing. She traveled into Heaven on May 15, 2010, after a battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family and friends during this time. Darlene was married to Charles W. Beach Sr. on April 3, 1970. As husband and wife they traveled all over the United States. Some of their favorite places were Glenwood Springs, and Granby, Colorado, where they liked to drive through the mountains and the canyons. Traveling to the Pacific North West to visit the beaches and lighthouses was a yearly adventure. Haystack Rock in Cannon Beach, Oregon was her favorite spot to visit. Darlene was also a dedicated Air Force wife for 24 years. As a military wife, she moved all over the United States with her husband and three children. After 14 years, the family moved to Colorado Springs. She is survived by her mother and sister, Gertrude Farthing, and Edith Blanton. As a daughter and sister, Darlene would travel to Denver for monthly lunches and laughter, over Italian food from Amici's. Darlene is also survived by her mother-in-law, Louise Beach, who thought of her as the daughter she never had. She leaves behind her husband, Charles W. Beach Sr., two daughters, Katherine Beach, Amy Campbell and son, Charles W. Beach Jr. Darlene had four granddaughters, Sarah, Emily, Allison and Brittany who enjoyed having tea parties at grandma's house. Her two grandsons, Joshua and Wesley enjoyed jumping on her trampoline and playing in the sandbox in the back yard.As a career, Darlene served as the secretary of Heart of the Springs for 16 years. She encouraged and developed many friendships while working at the church. She touched many hearts with her kind words and listening ear. Darlene looked for the good in people and always found it. She never dwelled on the negative but focused on the positive. Her last words to her friends and family were, "This place is not my home!" We can rejoice with Darlene because she is home, and has no more pain. Services will be held at Heart of the Springs Church, 2726 N. Union, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80906 at 11:00 on Saturday, May 22, 2010. Memorial donations in Darlene's name can be made to Heart of the Springs Church or Pikes Peak Hospice. Loren C. RidpathJuly 20, 1947 – May 12, 2010Loren was born on July 20, 1947 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana and died on May 12, 2010 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was a locksmith and longtime resident of Colorado Springs.He is survived by his sister, Carole Wiley.Arrangements by:The Springs Funeral Services3115 E. Platte AvenueColorado Springs, CO 80909 719-328-1793 Funeral Home:The Springs Funeral Services3115 East Platte AvenueColorado Springs, , COUS 80909 Events Service Saturday, May 22, 2010 11:00AM Heart of the Springs Church 2726 North Union Boulevard Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Phone: 719-632-1565