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31,1928
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2020
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Homer Beard Obituary
1928 - 2020
Homer Victor Beard, 91, died peacefully Saturday morning at Inniswood Retirement Village in Westerville, OH. Born October 31,1928, he grew up in the southside of Columbus and Obetz, Ohio. Homer is survived by his 3 children, Michael (Laurel) Beard, Westerville, Paul (Susan) Beard, Mansfield, OH, Colleen (Beard) Hamons, Westerville; 7 grandchildren Emily Beard (Natalie) Brooklyn NY, Alex (Sarah) Beard, Richwood OH, Hallie (Adam) Gibson, Mansfield, OH, Chelsea (Ben) Nichols, Westerville, Andrew (Catherine) Beard, Delaware, OH, Connor (Courtney) Hamons, Galloway, Julia (Mark) McClure, Westerville; and 14 great-grandchildren. A St. Charles Preparatory School graduate, Homer served in the Navy ('46 – '48), as a medic at Bethesda Naval Hospital. He attended The Ohio State University earning a bachelor's degree in Education. He received his master's in Education from Ohio University, Athens Ohio. He coached high school football for Washington Courthouse, and was then Superintendent of Schools in Shiloh, Ohio at age 25. He then became Data Processing Manager for AMF in Shelby, Ohio, a Business Systems Consultant with Coopers and Lybrand in Columbus, and VP of Gates McDonald / Nationwide Insurance, Columbus where he was chairman for the United Way annual charity drive. Homer was an executive consultant at Diversified Systems until he retired at age 84. He loved spending time with his family, attending sporting events of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, following OSU football, golfing, hunting, fishing, and watching harness racing. Funeral service on Saturday is private. Arrangements under the care of the MAEDER-QUINT-TIBERI Funeral Home, 614-444-1185. To see full details of Homer's life and slide show of family memories, visit www.
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Jim Woodard
October 30, 2020
Homer was a wonderful man and a great educator. He always had my back at Gates, McDonald and was very supportive of both myself and by friend David Parker. Homer was one of a kind who exemplified hard work and a phenomenal work ethic. Homer, May you Rest in Peace.
Bill Cosgrove
October 30, 2020
Mike - So sorry to hear about HVB. He had a great run and I appreciate you introducing us. One of a kind....and I know how much you loved him. RIP HVB. LIP Mike
Doug Stein
October 29, 2020
Homer was a member of the “Last of the Giants” Class of 1946 to take mandatory Greek and Latin at St. Charles. May he Rest In Peace.
Scott Banaski
October 29, 2020
My first job out of college was at Gates, McDonald and about 2 years later Homer took over our department. He was a great leader. I remember several discussions about my career; he was always very helpful and straightforward. Remember at least 1 round of golf at Deer Creek. My family and I lived on Brice Road in 80's/early 90's about a block from Homer. When he was outside we would stop for a quick chat. Very nice man
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