Kay County OK Obit for: Charles Beard
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Submitted to the archives by:Claudia Thiry, workfarm@kskc.net
Date submitted: 3/02/2003 
Obit transcribed from the Newkirk Herald by submitter.
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December 6, 2001

Charles Beard

Charles Beard, 65, of rural Newkirk died Nov. 27, 2001 at South Central Kansas 
Regional Medical Center. 

Graveside services were scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2001 in 
the Blackwell Cemetery. Cremation has been affected. 

Military honors were to be presented by Spencer Ralston V.F.W. Post 1254. 

Charles was born Sept. 11, 1936, the son of Paul and Effie (Cowan) Beard, in 
Neodesha, KS. 

He grew up in Neodesha and graduated from high school in 1954. 

Charles soon joined the United States Navy, retiring in 1978. 

After retiring from the Navy, Charles went to work as a custodian for Conoco 
and retired after 15 years. 

He married Mary Beard on Aug. 25, 1982 in Suisun City, CA. The couple made 
their home in Blackwell before moving to Newkirk shortly after.

Charles is survived by his wife, Mary and his son, Fred, both of the home; 
and one brother, Allen Beard, of Suisun City, California.

Charles was preceded in death by an infant son, his parents, and one brother, 
Clyde Beard. Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home of Arkansas City was in charge of the 
arrangements. 

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