GOSHEN, IN. — Gary Lynn Beard, 51, passed away Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, due to complications from stomach cancer. He was born Dec. 8, 1963, in Goshen, to Harry and Shirley (Starkey) Beard.
He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Kathleen (Albaugh) Beard; four children, Jeremy, Andrew, Amber and Nicholas (Katlynne); a granddaughter, Lilyann; his mother, Shirley Beard of Goshen; two sisters, Sandy (Terry) Smith of Middlebury and Tina (Shane) Jackson of Goshen; and three brothers, Harry Jr. (Linda) Beard of Chiefland, FL., and Dan (Carol) Beard and Scott (Cricket) Beard, both of Goshen.
He was preceded in death by his father, Harry; a sister, Debbie Beard; two brothers, Bill and Kenneth Beard; a niece, Shelby Jackson (FAG 80197029) ; and nephews Israel Beard and Jason Smith.
Gary enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his granddaughter, Lilyann. He was an avid sportsman who enjoyed fishing and hunting with his sons and brothers. He also enjoyed watching Notre Dame football.
Gary worked in the RV industry and was employed at Forest River.
Yoder-Culp Funeral Home is assisting with funeral arrangements.
There will be private services.
Yoder-Culp Funeral Home
He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Kathleen (Albaugh) Beard; four children, Jeremy, Andrew, Amber and Nicholas (Katlynne); a granddaughter, Lilyann; his mother, Shirley Beard of Goshen; two sisters, Sandy (Terry) Smith of Middlebury and Tina (Shane) Jackson of Goshen; and three brothers, Harry Jr. (Linda) Beard of Chiefland, FL., and Dan (Carol) Beard and Scott (Cricket) Beard, both of Goshen.
He was preceded in death by his father, Harry; a sister, Debbie Beard; two brothers, Bill and Kenneth Beard; a niece, Shelby Jackson (FAG 80197029) ; and nephews Israel Beard and Jason Smith.
Gary enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his granddaughter, Lilyann. He was an avid sportsman who enjoyed fishing and hunting with his sons and brothers. He also enjoyed watching Notre Dame football.
Gary worked in the RV industry and was employed at Forest River.
Yoder-Culp Funeral Home is assisting with funeral arrangements.
There will be private services.
Yoder-Culp Funeral Home
GOSHEN, IN. — Gary Lynn Beard, 51, passed away Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, due to complications from stomach cancer. He was born Dec. 8, 1963, in Goshen, to Harry and Shirley (Starkey) Beard.
He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Kathleen (Albaugh) Beard; four children, Jeremy, Andrew, Amber and Nicholas (Katlynne); a granddaughter, Lilyann; his mother, Shirley Beard of Goshen; two sisters, Sandy (Terry) Smith of Middlebury and Tina (Shane) Jackson of Goshen; and three brothers, Harry Jr. (Linda) Beard of Chiefland, FL., and Dan (Carol) Beard and Scott (Cricket) Beard, both of Goshen.
He was preceded in death by his father, Harry; a sister, Debbie Beard; two brothers, Bill and Kenneth Beard; a niece, Shelby Jackson (FAG 80197029) ; and nephews Israel Beard and Jason Smith.
Gary enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his granddaughter, Lilyann. He was an avid sportsman who enjoyed fishing and hunting with his sons and brothers. He also enjoyed watching Notre Dame football.
Gary worked in the RV industry and was employed at Forest River.
Yoder-Culp Funeral Home is assisting with funeral arrangements.
There will be private services.
Yoder-Culp Funeral Home
He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Kathleen (Albaugh) Beard; four children, Jeremy, Andrew, Amber and Nicholas (Katlynne); a granddaughter, Lilyann; his mother, Shirley Beard of Goshen; two sisters, Sandy (Terry) Smith of Middlebury and Tina (Shane) Jackson of Goshen; and three brothers, Harry Jr. (Linda) Beard of Chiefland, FL., and Dan (Carol) Beard and Scott (Cricket) Beard, both of Goshen.
He was preceded in death by his father, Harry; a sister, Debbie Beard; two brothers, Bill and Kenneth Beard; a niece, Shelby Jackson (FAG 80197029) ; and nephews Israel Beard and Jason Smith.
Gary enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his granddaughter, Lilyann. He was an avid sportsman who enjoyed fishing and hunting with his sons and brothers. He also enjoyed watching Notre Dame football.
Gary worked in the RV industry and was employed at Forest River.
Yoder-Culp Funeral Home is assisting with funeral arrangements.
There will be private services.
Yoder-Culp Funeral Home
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