Bakersfield, California
1949 - 2020
FRED LAIR BEARDAugust 27, 1949 - May 28, 2020
Fred Lair Beard was born on August 27th, 1949 and passed away on May 28th, 2020 at home surrounded by family.
Beloved husband, father, uncle and grandfather, he is survived by his wife of 22 years Mary Beard, children James Beard...
Read MoreI knew Fred as a kid . My uncle built a a house across from Freds. Later I got in touch with Fred. He would bring firewood down to my house and other Firemen and my self would divided it up and pay him for it. I used to go up to his ranch and hunt and enjoy the area. Fred was a most friendly person and always fun to be around.
Terry Johnson
May 28, 2021 | Friend
It seems just like yesterday that I can see Fred’s smile and hear his laughter! You are missed, and we know you are continuing to Cowboy up in Heaven!! RIP FERD!!
Cynthia Lavers
May 27, 2021 | Friend
Rip Fred beard Great memories of one of the hardest working men I’ve ever met. I worked for Fred in the early 80’s cutting ‘and bucking splitting oak trees in Glenville. My condolences to Fred’s kids & family. RIP cowboy Terry Larry Williams. Porterville ca
Terry Williams
December 31, 2020 | Friend
Our precious Mountain and half of Bakersfield mourns the loss of Freddy. We stand in the chorus of voices that loved his smile and constant good nature. Wishing you strength and peace during this hard time. The Shewcraft Family
The Shewcrafts
June 12, 2020 | Friend
Dear Mary and Family:
We are so sad to hear of Freddys passing.
I remember him as a child being on the mountain with my parents. And later in life when we bought our cabin in Posey...there he was with that beautiful smile and laugh.
He will be missed by so many in your community...but he will always be just a memory away. We will all be together again one bright day.
Until then...
Angels around you all...God bless!
Jim and Lesley Horton
June 09, 2020 | Friend
My deepest sympathy to the Beard Family. Fred was one of a kind. I enjoyed getting to know him and his kids.
Jaleen Lewis Thornton
June 04, 2020 | Friend
Dear Mary, I will miss this link to the wonderful Beard Family. Freddy Beard, a name I speck of with much respect and happiness to have him as a close friend since my parents Jim and Mary moved to Sugarloaf Village in 1967. He will be missed and remembered by this Dorr family member. Glen
Glen Dorr
June 04, 2020 | Neighbor
hat a great family that I grew up with. Great times. Oildale was fun to grow up with all our friends and family. A lot of great memories. We will all be together one day.
Jan Kay Wattenbarger lasell
June 04, 2020 | Friend
Such a great guy, always happy, my heart goes out to you all, I know he will be sorely missed. Rest in peace cowboy...
Leonard Brown II
June 03, 2020 | Friend
