Philip Watson Beach

Of Ann Arbor, passed away at the age of 89 on Friday, November 29, 2024 at Arbor Manor in Spring Arbor, Michigan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his second wife, Elizabeth Keller Beach and step daughter Joy Keller. Philip is survived by his first wife, Mary Beth Gillies; children, Elizabeth (Arthur Bolzman) Rugila, Bradley (Ann) Beach, Andrea L. (Rick Albrecht) Beach, Paul W. (Sally) Beach, Martha (Mikhail) Johns and step-daughter, Bonnie Keller; twelve grandchildren; six great grandchildren and sister, Julie McDonald as well as nieces, nephews, loving family members and friends. He was born to Watson and Ruth Beach in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. After graduating from Grosse Pointe High School in 1953 as the Class President he continued his education and is a 1957 Graduate of the University of Michigan and was a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity. He spent his career as a Pharmaceutical Rep. He was a True Michigan Man. He loved sports, especially the Michigan Wolverines, the Detroit Tiger and the Detroit Lions. He enjoyed fishing and trips to Canada with friends. He touched the lives of many and will be greatly missed. According to his wishes cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Humane Society of Huron Valley or Doctors Without Borders.