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Nancy Beard Obituary

Nancy BEARD Nancy Beard, 64, of Lake Tapps, passed away Friday, May 27th, 2011, surrounded by her family and loved ones. Born on April 18th, 1947, Nancy was raised in Salem, Oregon, and moved to the Tacoma area in 1968. Later, she worked as an Administrative Assistant in the Auburn School District, which she retired from in 2009. Nancy had a passion for her family and grandchildren along with traveling, having recently returned from a one-month cruise in the Mediterranean with her husband, Jim. Nancy is survived by her husband Jim Beard, her son Jason Moos, her daughter Jennifer Moos, her stepdaughters Dana Prutzman and Kendra Lowe, and six grandchildren, along with her mother, Mildred Siewert, and sisters Linda Braatz and Becky Wanless. Viewing will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Friday, June 3rd at Yahn andSon Funeral Home in Auburn. Memorial Services will be at 2:00p.m. on Sunday, June 5th at Creator Lutheran Church in Lake Tapps. Please sign the family's online guestbook at www.yahnandson.com

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Published by The Seattle Times on Jun. 2, 2011.

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Mike Burton

June 8, 2011

Nancy was a wonderful person and I always enjoyed seeing her in the office. She and Jim made a great pair and I will miss her deeply.

Evie Hammer

June 5, 2011

Nancy and I came to the Auburn School District the same year and began a friendship that lasted over 20 years. While at Auburn Mountainview, we hugged, laughed, cried, and shared our hip replacement challenges. Nancy opened her heart to me and to others generously. She will always be in my heart. Jim and family, my thoughts are with you.

June 4, 2011

Nancy and I shared a very rewarding honor and that was being grandma to our precious grandchildren. At family gatherings we would share with each other on how much they all were changing. She loved her family dearly! Van and I will miss her warm smile and contagious laugh. Our heart goes out to Jim and family.
Love, Charm and Van

Annie Wright

June 3, 2011

Nancy was a wonderful friend and will be missed dearly. She was funny, full of life and such a caring friend. She gave the best advice and it was truly a joy to be in her presence. I miss you, Nancy. Rest in peace and I'll see you on the other side.

Melissa Hoog

June 2, 2011

I am so sorry to hear of Nancy's passing. I was just thinking of her as about 10 years ago I led a group at AHS. Nancy volunteered to watch my 2 year old son once a week for an hour in the school and would take him to get a cookie and entertain him. She was such a kind-hearted soul. Sending many blessings to your family.

lori corrigall

June 2, 2011

We were so shocked to hear of Nancys passing. We only met her recently in Mexico but she was such a caring and fun-loving person. You are in our thoughts and prayers Jim & family.

Lori&Tom

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