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Richard Beard Obituary
1939 - 2020
Richard A. "Dick" Beard, age 81, of Westerville, passed away December 5, 2020 at home. Owner/operator of Dick Beard Construction. Member of Church of the Messiah United Methodist. Survived by his wife of 66 years, Joy Y. Beard; children, Richard A. Beard, Ruth (Bob) Higginbotham, Michael (Denise) Beard and Jeffery (Hilary) Beard; grandchildren, James R. (Jennifer) Beard, Alexandria, Danielle, Tyler, Emily, Ryan, Luke, Grace and Maria; great-grandson, Zachary; faithful companion, Teddy. Preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Marvel Beard; in-laws, Ivan and Ruth Tope; Mike Beard, Jr., Molly (Doon) Beard, Colton and Olivia Beard. Friends may call at the MORELAND FUNERAL HOME, 55 E. Schrock Road, Westerville, Wednesday 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. followed by a service at 1 p.m.. Interment Blendon Central Cemetery.
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Tom Hayman
December 7, 2020
As an “outsider” of Canterbury Woods, I was invited to join the Monday morning coffee group and the Thursday very small group. Both were very enjoyable for me as I met Dick and other men for the first time. Dick was very special as a self made man starting a business while supporting his family with his wife. I always enjoyed his stories and respected so much his “strength and fortitude” as he faced daily and future challenges. I know he was a daily fighter through recent years of pain which no longer exists. God be with Dick until we meet again.
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