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James Beard Obituary
Survived by: wife, Gertrude A.; daughters, sons-in-law, Elizabeth and Daniel Nelson, Susan and Rick Lange; grandchildren, Dylan and Wyatt Nelson, Elizabeth, James and Katharine Lange; niece, Nancy Ferguson. Preceded in death by: sister, Ann Beard Patterson; nephew, James W. Patterson.
Memorial services: 11 a.m. Monday, Cathedral of the Risen Christ, 3500 Sheridan Blvd. Lunch following services. Memorials to Lighthouse. Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St.
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Marge Cathcart
August 29, 2004
Dear Trudy, Jo Harrington wrote me about Jim, and I'm so sorry. You, the girls and grandchildren all have my deepest sympathy. Jim was such a gentle and kind man and will be missed.
With all my love,
Marge
Bob & Fran Van Buskirk
August 20, 2004
No words can ever express all the great memories we have had in all of our years together. From when you were dating Jim, to our always being welcome in your home when we came from CA to visit, and our children growing up together.We will miss Jim, but he will always be in our hearts.
Love, Bob and Fran
Laura Spenner
August 19, 2004
My first and favorite memory of Uncle Jim - when I was a flower girl in Sue's wedding and all gussied up in my little pink dress and Uncle Jim patted me on the head and told me I looked like a little princess.
KATHY SMITH
August 17, 2004
Aunt Trudy, Liz & Sue - my thoughts & prayers are with your family. Uncle Jim holds a special place in my heart. We always had such great vacations at your house.
I love you all.
Margaret Minchow
August 15, 2004
Aunt Trudy, Sue and Liz - my thoughts and prayers are with you. My memories of Uncle Jim are all good - he was fun to have as an uncle. Hopefully knowing that we can empathize with your pain may bring you some comfort - we are here for you!
With much sympathy,
Margaret (Spenner) Minchow
Bernard Spenner
August 15, 2004
I will never forget James W Beard! His persistence and encouragement were the dominating factors in my persuing a college education. I will always be greatful to him for guiding me through the early years of my life.
I consider Jim to be my best friend, and a super brother-in-law.
Bernard Spenner
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