Skip Tracy Beach

December 11, 1960 - July 8, 2020

Skip Tracy Beach, age 59, passed away unexpectedly on July 8, 2020, at his home in Beach, North Dakota. He was laid to rest at the Carlyle Cemetery on July 12, 2020. Skip's daughter, Tracy, and his family give heartfelt thanks to the individual motorcyclists and members of the Dirty Side Down Riders Club for the honor guard. Special acknowledgements go out to Gary Hartse, Paul Ridenhower, and Ed and Cheryl Hammond. Silha Funeral Home of Beach was entrusted with the arrangements. Skip was born on December 11, 1960, to Dick and Phyllis (Sallgren) Beach. He attended grade school at Carlyle, Montana, and graduated from Golva High School. Skip had many jobs in his life in both agriculture and the oilfield. He was also a long-time professional truck driver, running long and short hauls. Everyone knew Skip's Kenworth with its memorable epigraphs. He enjoyed working on small engines and motorcycles. In recent years, Skip connected beekeepers with local farmers and ranchers to pollinate area crops. Skip had a great love for motorcycles, attending rallies all over the country. He made friends everywhere he went, and his door was always open for visitors. He loved to sit and discuss, and sometimes debate, a wide range of topics. Skip was preceded in death by his parents; infant sister, Cindy; brother, Mitch Beach; nephews, Shad Beach, Dustin Beach, Ariel Beach; and great-nephew Logan Stedman. Skip is survived by his daughter, Tracy (Randy) Burris; siblings, Tina (Dale) Lantz, Murril Beach, Monte (Pam) Beach, Clark Beach, Terrel Beach, Trudy (Rick) Dunn, Dell (Bobbi) Beach; numerous nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. A memorial fund has been set up at Western Cooperative Credit Union. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with family and friends at: www.silhafuneralhomes.com.