Laraine (Grossman) Beach

Laraine (Laurie) Beach Grossman, loving wife, mother, sister, and aunt passed away after a short illness in Blufton, SC on January 16th, 2025 while surrounded by her family. Born to Kenneth E and Marilyn Shaw on June 10, 1947, Laurie lived a singular and exemplary life of grace, kindness and courage

In 1953 at the age of 6, Laurie was stricken with polio and spent months in an iron lung with her family at her side.   She finally came home to face the day-to-day challenge of life as a paraplegic.   However, it soon became apparent that Laurie would pay no attention to her limitations.  She embraced life with a joy and enthusiasm that infected everyone around her.  She married, started a family and became a core part of her extended family’s dynamic including her beloved K9 companions.   Laurie lived her life on her own terms and bent and molded reality to accommodate her requirements.

Laurie is survived by Cliff Grossman her husband and best friend.  She survived the death of her daughter Kelly, son Bret, her brother Kenneth (Buzz) Shaw and her sister Kathleen Marie Croft as well as her second husband Dennis Beach.  She is survived by her Sister Jo Ann Peace and husband Dale, Richard Shaw and his wife Donna, James Shaw and wife Beverlene.  Laurie was also beloved by her  countless nieces and nephews including her step children Scott and Dennise Beach.

In 2021, Laurie reconnected with her first husband Cliff Grossman, sparks flew and they married again in 2023.  During their brief time together, they wintered in  SC and summered in Ohio.  Their final times together were filled with joy and happiness.  There are no words to describe how much Laurie will be missed.

Laurie’s remains will be taken back to her home in Ohio where she will be interred with her son Bret and Cliff’s parents.  A celebration of her life will be held at her home in Ohio at a later date.  Laurie will be deeply missed but forever remembered by those whose lives she touched.

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