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Joseph Beard Obituary

Joseph Dennis Beard, DDS

Shreveport, LA - Joseph Dennis Beard, DDS, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2013, from congestive heart failure. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri on March 8, 1942. Moving to Shreveport as a young man, Joe attended C.E. Byrd High School and Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, receiving his B. S. degree. He was an active member of SAE Fraternity.

After working for a few years he made the decision to go back to school and pursue his degree in Dentistry, graduating with honors in 1973. Joe was a member of the C. Edmund Keels Dental Honor Society and the OKU Dental Honorary Society. He actively practiced dentistry for thirty-five years enjoying restorative dentistry. His dental memberships include the American Dental Association, Louisiana Dental Association, North West Dental Association, Southwest Academy of Restorative Dentistry, serving as president, Pierre Fachard Dental Society and his membership in the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry which he was very proud of.

In his civic contributions he was a member of the Community Foundation, served as president of the dental division of United Way and volunteer dentist for the Children Mitro Grotto Clinic for several years. He was also an active member of East Ridge Country Club.

Joe was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Jeffries Beard. He is survived by his mother, Elizabeth Brabham Beard; wife, Mary Morton Beard; son, Bryan and family, Audra Bouslau and son, Koen; son, Austin and wife, Andria with daughters, Ashley and Allison; and his favorite aunt, Frances Brabham Burnett, of Texarkana.

Joe wished to be cremated and taken to our ranch, North Fork, in Toponas, Colorado. Our family will have his service this summer on Horsey Rock. The family will receive friends at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 27, 2013, at Osborn Funeral Home.

Our family thanks Dr. Robert Hernandez and his wonderful staff, our great staff of CNA's which took such wonderful care of him at our home and Kate Patty for exceptional physical therapy.

Joe was a most courageous person during this past year dealing with his illness. The Community Foundation of Shreveport would be a wonderful organization to make any donation.

Published by Shreveport Times from May 26 to May 27, 2013.
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Mrs. Mary it was my pleasure to take care of Doc when he was sick. I still think about him and smile. He will be missed.
D.A.

July 30, 2013

Somehow I missed the notice of Joe's passing, Mary...so sad. I got my teeth cleaned today and all Claire and I could do was reminisce. What a giant of a man...best dentist ever! I am so glad I got to see you both recently. How blessed his patients were to have the best caring for them. I will pray for you. Celia Sawyer

June 26, 2013

Mary,
This is hard to believe--not only a great dentist, but one of the most likable and nicest guys I've ever met. Jo Ann agrees with me on this one.
Jim Breeding

June 1, 2013

Mary, I was so sad to hear this news; I didn't know Joe had been ill. Jack and I live in Dillon Colorado and I'm assuming you are still living in Colorado. Please keep in touch in the future. Coni

Coni Fisher

May 28, 2013

Dear Mary,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Joe was one of my most favorite friends throughout the years. He was truly a wonderful man and will be missed by all who knew him.

Sandy Long

May 28, 2013

Mary -- Anne and I were so sorry to hear about Joe. He truly is one of those people whose name and face just bring a smile to all who were privileged to know him. I so enjoyed getting in a long visit with him at our 50th Byrd reunion. Our thoughts are with you.

Jim Mitchell

May 27, 2013

Mary & Family, We're so sad to hear about Dr. Beard. I'll never forget our long talks when it came time for us both to say good bye to our love, denisty because of medical reasons. His wise, kind and gently words made it easier for me to give up hope of being able to continue doing something I loved so much. He was sometimes hard on the outside but a gentle bear on the inside with a smile that would light up a room. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you always.

Terry & Joe Catanese

May 27, 2013

SENDING HUGS AND LOVE TO MARY AND AUSTIN. REMEBERING OUR TIME WORKING TOGETHER. HE WAS A GREAT PERSON FULL OF TALENT AND ALWAYS SMILING. PRAYING FOR YOUR FAMILY.XO

SHARON STEINMAN

May 26, 2013

Mary, Pam and I are so sorry for your loss.

Hendon Blaylock

May 26, 2013

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