Mr. Beacock was my favorite teacher at Piedmont Middle.  His classes were part of my positive experiences for middle school, I hated middle school. I really wish I could be there to celebrate his life with all his family, friends, and former students. After hearing about his passing, I rented Mr. Hollands Opus on Apple TV. I made my kids watch with me and I cried again like the first time I watched it because it reminded me of Mr. Beacock. He really did make a difference in so many people’s lives.  There’s a part when a former student read at his retirement assembly, she said “ And each of us a better person because of you. We are your symphony Mr. Holland. We are the melodies & the notes of your opus, and we are the music of your life.” Your students are your symphony, melodies, and notes. Proud to be raised as a “band geek” and have taken lessons at Beacock music store and his classes at Piedmont Middle.
Thank you, Mr. Beacock for making the music room a safe place for us. I’m forever grateful to Piedmont Middle for having you as the music teacher.

Sending my deepest condolences to all his family, he told me he sure did love his girls. I’ll never forget him. I’ll always keep the turkey pan. Thank you for sharing him with me , he taught me so many good things. 
Love,
Debbie

My heart and condolences go out to the whole Beacock family during this sad time.  I learned to play cello and perform in musicals under Mr. Beacock's instruction at Piedmont Middle in the late 70's. My mother made many orchestra dresses for our performances, as she was Verns colleague at Piedmont for years. I have some very fond memories from my 6th to 8th grades. May he rest in peace.

I was a student at Piedmont Middle School in the late 70s and sang in choir.  We spent a lot of time in the music room with Mr. Beacock.  I remember his quiet nature and love for music.  He always had a sparkle in his eye.  Years later, when I became a teacher, I remembered him as I worked in different middle schools with different band leaders.  We moved briefly to Vancouver, WA before settling in the Sacramento area and discovered Beacock Music there.  We were thrilled to be able to go there and share our stories with the family.  We even took Michele (Azevedo) Bond to visit.  Now, all these years later, we are moving back to that area and pleased find they are still in business.  We will return and shop again.  Many condolences to his family.

RIP Mr. Beacock.  You touched many lives and made a difference.  Rest easy.

To the Beacock family - 
This is Michele Bond - formerly Michele Azevedo. I am so very sorry for your loss. Mr. B. gave me my very first job at Beacock Music in San Jose when I was 16. I met Sandi, Jay and Jeff Lewis - some great times at that store. Mr. B. was an inspiration, full of energy, and started me on the path of really taking charge. He trusted me with the store key every Friday night when I closed at 8pm so that I could get back to the store at 9am to open on Sat. morning. He also told me to always stay busy. He said, and I quote, "I don't care if you have to dust the sheet music 3 times, there is always something for you to do". That had a huge impact on me, and I am that way to this day. It serves me well. 

God bless his soul and my prayers at this time for all of you.

May all who know and love Mr. Beacock be lifted up. What a legacy he has left behind. We went to Piedmont Middle School and my brother was one of his students. Mr. Beacock was his favorite teacher. My brother can play (too many instruments for me to name & count). Thank you for everything. Rest in love!!

My heart goes out to his children in the loss of their dad. It’s never easy at any age to lose a parent. I was in my 20’s when both of mine passed in their 50’s. He was my 6th grade (1975-76) homeroom teacher ant Pie don’t Middle and I was always in awe of his talents as well as his daughter’s gifts for musical instruments. He was such a nice man. Blessings.

My memory is similar to Mr. Beacock’s other students. I played violin and viola at Piedmont. His class was the only class in which I didn’t feel like a complete idiot, and he encouraged me to try things I didn’t think I was good enough to do, like picking up the viola. Years later, I have 3 daughters who all play 2 instruments, with my oldest having performed with her high school at the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena last December. I realized that I was pushing my kids to dedicate so much to music, that maybe I was the one who actually wanted to participate. So, a couple months ago, I purchased a beautiful viola with the intention of trying to learn it again. Of course, life with kids,  etc. makes that easier said than done. However, in honor of Mr. Beacock, I am going to make this happen. Music is synonymous in Berryessa with Mr. Beacock’s name. Music changes the way we understand the world, even how we mechanically process information. Our experiences with Mr. Beacock left an indelible shaping of how we would go on and live our lives. What a profound thing it is to know that your dad, grandfather, father-in-law had such an impact on multiple generations of people who have now gone all over the world. Thank you for sharing him with us. I hope the knowledge of his reach, which continues still in our lives, provides you with a sense of pride and understanding that Mr. Beacock fulfilled a great purpose for so many. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

I am so sorry to hear of your passing Mr. Beacock. You inspired me to love music and the viola. I pray for your family and will cherish all the middle school memories.

I was deeply saddened to hear of Mr. Beacock’s passing, and I wanted to take a moment to share how much he meant to me. Mr. Beacock was not just my middle school band teacher—he was a mentor, a guide, and a source of inspiration. His passion for music lit a fire in me that has never gone out.

In middle school, I found myself signing up for three music electives each year, all because of Mr. Beacock. His classes weren’t just about learning notes and rhythms; they were about discovering a deep, personal connection to music. I played percussion, clarinet, and saxophone under his guidance, and it became such an integral part of my life that I continued with percussion through high school and into college. I owe so much of that journey to Mr. Beacock's mentorship. He had a way of pushing me to reach my potential while also showing kindness and understanding.

What I remember most about Mr. Beacock is his unwavering belief in each of his students. No matter our skill level, he saw our potential, and through his patient instruction and encouragement, he helped us see it too. He made the band room a place where we could feel confident, where we could take risks, and where we knew we belonged.

The impact Mr. Beacock had on my life extends far beyond music. He taught me about dedication, hard work, and the importance of pursuing my passions. I carry those lessons with me every day, and I am forever grateful to have had him as a teacher and mentor.

My thoughts are with his family, friends, and all those who, like me, were fortunate enough to have been shaped by his wisdom and guidance.

With deepest sympathy,
- Jeff Sinclair

I think I played every instrument in orchestra due to Mr Beacock's encouragement.  He made sure there was always a place for us nerds at Piedmont Middle.  He always made us feel comfortable and supported in trying new things.

Mr. Beacock is the reason I took three electives of music throughout middle school. I loved waking up early to go to orchestra first thing in the morning, and looked forward to band and jazz band later in the day. Such fond memories. He was an amazing teacher, human, and will be deeply missed. I feel so blessed to have had him as a teacher for all those years. My condolences to his family and all those who held him in their hearts. What a profound impact he had on so many lives!💕

Mr. Beacock was one of those one-in-a-gazillion teachers! Even as a kid, it was palpable, the respect he commanded in class. When the baton went up, we TRANSFORMED! How he was able to turn middle-schoolers into a well-oiled band/jazz band capable of competing against high schoolers was nothing short of miraculous. And we had SUCH FUN!! He created lasting memories that will stay with me for a lifetime. My sincerest condolences to his loved ones. I’m so grateful he was a part of my childhood memories.

He was an incredible band teacher. I had him 6-8th grades. He was so positive and loved what he taught. I remember a time when a bully was chasing after me, I won’t say his name as he is in jail currently, and I ran into Mr. Beacock’s classroom and yelled help! He grabbed this bully by the shirt and shoved him against the band equipment storage lockers and told this bully to leave David Tanner alone. He gave this boy a firm tongue whipping and escorted him out of his room. Mr. Beacock then told me if I ever had trouble with him again to let him know. It never happened again. He was a hero that day to me. He was instrumental in becoming an educator, and now, I am in my last year, after 37 years of education, trying always to keep kids safe at school. Thank you Mr. Beacock! You are a hero to me. God bless you and keep you safe.

Mr. Beacock was my first music teacher at Piedmont Middle School in the early 1970's. He was the coolest and best music teacher! I really learned a lot from him and was happy that I could be his student. Sorry for you all that he's gone. I just wanted to let you know I though he was a great teacher.

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Laverne Leo Beacock

10 agosto, 1937 – 11 octubre, 2024

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