Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Beard, Mary L. (McCartney) July 6, 2012
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Lakewood News - Sat. July 21, 2012

LAKE ODESSA, MI- Mr. Mary L. Beard, born April 23, 1926, in Lake Odessa, to 
Edrie Lucille (Pull) McCartney and Arthur Hale McCartney Sr.

She was preceded in death by her son, Arthur Ernest Beard, her husband, Carl L. 
Beard; granddaughter, Treah Marie Spencer; sisters, Lucille Everest and 
Patricia Hildreth; brothers, Arthur H. McCartney Jr. and William McCartney.

She is survived by her children, Kevin E. Beard (Nancy Morelli), Kathleen E. 
(Kim) Jenkins, Lois E. (Michael) Sealy, Barbara E. (Kenneth) Sealy; 12 
grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

Mary graduated with honors in 1944 from Lake Odessa High School and received 
her medical technician certification from Minneapolis, NM. 

She was a long time member of the United Methodist Church in Grand Ledge where 
she held the position of UMW president for over 20 years. She was a Sunday 
school teacher, girl scout leader, organizer of the Community Meal, and choir 
member. She practiced nursing and medical technology in the Ionia hospital for 
Dr. Hoffs' office in Lake Odessa.

In 1952 she married Carl Beard then moved to Grand Ledge in 1954, where they 
raised four children. Following a time of being a caregiver to her mother and 
husband, Mary realized a lifelong dream to travel. She was able to visit every 
continent and even flew over Antarctica.

Her health failed following a stroke 4 years ago. She peacefully passed away on 
Friday, July 6, 2012 with family members present.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 28, 2012, at 11 a.m. at the 
First United Methodist, 411 Harrison St., Grand Ledge, with Pastor Molly Turner 
officiating.

Visitation will be at 10 a.m. until service time. (Luncheon to follow.) 
Interment will be at Lakeside Cemetery, Lake Odessa.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the First United Methodist Church 
Community Meal program. Online condolences may be shared at 
www.petersandmurrayfuneralhome.com.



Additional Comments:
Obituary also appeared in Lansing State Journal, July 22, 2012.

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