July 1936 – Jan. 2019
Darrell Elmer Beauchamp of Turlock, California, died peacefully on January 13, 2019 in his eighty-second year after a long and valiant battle with kidney failure. He was a fine and loyal man, always worked hard and delighted in his friends, and, most of all, he loved his family. His passing leaves a sad emptiness in all who knew him.
Darrell was the son of a Nebraska native, Elmer Beauchamp, who married his loving wife, Helen, from California and settled in Turlock, where their boy enjoyed the outdoor life offered by the Central Valley all the way to the Sierra Nevada Mountains surrounding Yosemite National Park. He was especially proud of his service in the Navy, sailing in an icebreaker to almost every continent of the world, including Antarctica. Afterwards, he had a lengthy career as a postman and, later, as a truck driver who shared his wanderlust with his children, often taking them in his cab around the United States to broaden their intellectual horizons. In his retirement, he was proud to volunteer in the Turlock Honor Guard for the burial of soldiers and sailors. Always the first in line to help others in need, he instilled in his family a solid work ethic leavened by the joy of camping and fishing.
In his character and conduct, Darrell fulfilled the prayer of Francis of Assisi: “Lord, make me an instrument of your peace, where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope.” May Darrell rest in peace, because this kindly thoughtful man taught his family and friends the ways of peace, hopefulness, and love.
Darrell, beloved husband of Gail Beauchamp, is also survived by the mother of his children, Liane Roser and his five children: Scott Beauchamp, Bruce (Carla) Beauchamp, Lynne (Randall) Hotchkiss, Brian Beauchamp and Brandon (Jessica) Beauchamp. He is survived as well by Gail’s daughters, Elana Gutierrez and Anna Brown, along with twelve grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his beloved older brother, Donald, and grandson, Zachary.
A Celebration of Life will take place at 1 p.m. on January 23, 2019 at Allen Mortuary, 247 N. Broadway, Turlock, CA. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Darrell’s name can be sent to the National Kidney Foundation Inc., 30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016. Please share your memories on this website.
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Sue Genest says
February 17, 2019 at 5:20 amGail and Family, So very sorry to hear of your husband’s passing. My Dad was told and he also was sad to learn this. He hasn’t been well lately and is recovering from time in the hospital and Brandel Manor. His problem could have been life threatening but was caught in time for healing.
Take care of yourselves and hold onto all the wonderful memories you shared.
Sincerely,
Sue Genest
Albert & Connie Dutra says
January 24, 2019 at 12:36 amAlbert and I were so sorry to hear about Darrell’s passing. We will cherish our last visit we had with him a couple months ago. Such a kind caring friend he always was to us. God Bless the family.
Debi Boyer says
January 19, 2019 at 7:55 pmDarrell,
From the first time I met you at Calvary Baptist you have made me laugh. You were such a pleasure to see in the office at 920 Delbon Avenue. You have fought a good fight and I will miss you. Condolences to Fail and all you family.
Paul Beauchamp says
January 19, 2019 at 1:19 amGrandpa you will be truly missed love you I’ll always remember all of our fishing trips and the sandwich spread sandwiches we ate that were only good well fishing haha. Rest easy GPA love you.
Lynne Hotchkiss says
January 18, 2019 at 10:15 pmDad,
You will be greatly missed. You were a awesome dad to us kids. I will always remember the good times we had. Your in a much better place.You now can rest, no more 1:00pm naps like you use to take.Your free to take them anytime. We will see each other again one day. Love always and forever, and ever. Pooh