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William Beard Obituary

William Everett Beard
June 27, 1925 - January 1, 2014
Resident of Dublin
William "Bill" Everett Beard, 88, of Dublin, CA passed away Wednesday, January, 1, 2014 surrounded by his family. He was born in Hot Springs, AR. He served in the Marines and was an active member of the LDS church.
Bill was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Zoe Beard, daughters Judy Anderson and Donna Goetz, 10 grandchildren, and 27 great-grandchildren and he will be greatly missed.
A viewing will be held on Tuesday, January, 7, 2014 at 11:15 am with services starting at noon, at the Dublin LDS Chapel at 8203 Village Parkway. After the services he will be buried at Pleasanton Pioneer Cemetery and Graham-Hitch Mortuary of Pleasanton, CA, is coordinating these arrangements.

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Published by Contra Costa Times on Jan. 5, 2014.

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