Photo courtesy of Olthof Funeral Home - Elmira
Sep 2, 1948 - Mar 30, 2013
You're on my mind grandpa. I love and miss you so much. Guide me the right way and stay right by my side! Love and miss you. I'll see you again. Rest In Peace.
Ambur Beard
November 13, 2013 | Elmira, NY
Uncle Fred we all love you very much and please watch over my baby girl starlynn I love you
Jennifer Garris
July 30, 2013 | Elmira, NY
I love you always grandpa, i will make you proud :) i'll see you again someday! Look over me. I love & Miss you!!!
Ambur Beard
April 22, 2013 | Elmira, NY
Sharon Haner, Hollenbeck
April 21, 2013 | Elmira, NY
Jerry Walborn
April 17, 2013 | Horseheads, NY
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jerry Walborn
April 17, 2013 | Horseheads, NY
I will keep my promise i will take gma love u always
fred beard 3
April 13, 2013 | Elmira, NY
Dear Kate and family, I haven't seen you in a very long time but,please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers are with you all..
Donna Morseman-Burchard
April 12, 2013
Thoughts and prayers are with the family, Fred will be missed dearly. He was a very sweet guy and friend. RIP
Gertrude Tyler
April 07, 2013 | Elmira, NY
Was born September 2, 1948 in Elmira the son of Eugene and Genevieve (Ribble) Beard passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 30, 2013 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center at the age of 64. He leaves his childhood sweetheart of 50 years, wife, Kathleen (Crain) Beard; sons, Fred (Anita) Beard Jr., James (Kim) Probst and Robert (Shay) Probst; grandchildren, Fred III, Eric and Amber Beard; sister, Virginia Steele; brothers, Barry (Diane), Rickey (Kathy) and Dave (Mindy); special nephew and niece, Mike and Lori Beard with Judd, Adam and Ryan; friends, Howard (Virginia) Ellis and Ruth Golden and J.R.; along with many nieces and nephews, also his faithful companion "Harley" His parents, Eugene and Genevieve and brother Daniel and family predeceased Fred. He retired from Wenzel Contracting after 31 years of dedicated service. His hobbies included: working, hunting, camping, fishing, gardening and spending time with his family and friends. His family and friends are invited to gather at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. Elmira/Southport, NY on Friday, April 5, 2013 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Funeral services honoring his life will be held there on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at 11:00 AM. The Reverend Edward Crandall will officiate. Interment will follow in the Fitzsimmons Cemetery, Southport, NY. Memorial donations in his name may be directed to the Falck Cancer Center, envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Fred's guestbook may be signed in obituaries at www.olthof.com
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