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Richard James Beard

Richard Beard Obituary

Richard James Beard Eaton Rapids Age 63, died February 1, 2009; born January 24, 1946 in Lansing, MI. Mr. Beard retired from Inco Graphics after 35 years. He loved to fish and also enjoyed hunting and playing golf. He was a loving and caring man who loved his family and enjoyed his friends. A very special thank you to his friends who helped him during difficult times. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Dolly (Noon) Beard. Surviving are his daughter, Jamie (Bruce) Burns; son, James Beard; grandson, Jack Burns; and sister, Sharon (Darryl) Davidson. A memorial service will be held Friday, February 6, 2:00 p.m. at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 621 S. Jefferson, Mason, MI. The family will receive friends Friday, 1 hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make contributions to Eaton Community Hospice, 2675 S. Cochran Road, Charlotte, MI 48813 in memory of Mr. Beard.

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Feb. 3, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Beard

19 Entries

Wayne Swick

February 5, 2009

Fish in peace. You will be missed.

Sherrie Snyder

February 5, 2009

I have known Dick since 1978 when I became an employee of Inco Graphics. I cannot express how much he will be missed. My deepest sympathy to his family.

Jayne Anderson

February 4, 2009

My deepest sympathies go out to the family. I worked with Dick at Inco Graphics for about 8 years. He always had a good joke and would bring a smile to your face. He will be missed.

Jamie Burns (Beard)

February 4, 2009

Thank You for all you thoughts and prayers for our family. It is obvious that Dad was loved very much by his family and friends. We will all miss him greatly!

Dawn and Randy Lang

February 3, 2009

I will never forget the first time I met Dick Beard. He had come to our small home office to bid on the new publication we were starting in 1993. After a lengthy conversation, Dick was more concerned about the challenges my husband and I would face with a new business rather than trying to “sell” us. Needless to say, we soon became fast friends. Not only were my husband and I clients of Dick’s for 16+ years, but friends. We could always count on him to contribute to our annual Christmas toy drive for the needy (which he would pay for out of his own pocket) and it was so much fun to watch his face light up when he told us how much fun he had picking out (i.e.: playing with) all of the toys! He enjoyed the company Christmas parties and loved to be a part of our festivities. Also, since he loved to fish so much, we had him come to the lake we lived on to unwind and hopefully catch a few, after which he would enjoy “happy hour” with our neighbors. Dick loved our children and always had a kind word to say about them. As a matter of fact, just at the time he was diagnosed, he gave my son’s 4th grade class, as well as the kindergarten class from the school, a “royal tour” of IncoGraphics. My son couldn’t say enough about Mr. Beard and everyone there at Inco and how much fun it was! Dick made things fun and was the most honest, decent, loving friends we have ever known and we will always treasure his friendship. Truly a piece of our hearts is missing, but Dick’s memory will live on forever in our hearts. We love you, Dick! Randy and Dawn Lang (Chris, Alex and Emily)

Gary & Beverly Banks

February 3, 2009

I will forever remember the many rounds of golf together, the Saturday nights on the slopes, to Wednesday night bowling, to opening day at Tigers Stadium, and the many great times fishing at Batteese Lake in the shanty. Over the years I have had some of the best times of my life with a great friend. R.I.P. Gary

Mackenzie

February 3, 2009

Hi uncle Dick I will miss you very much. I hope you remembered the flashlight I got you for christmas, so you can see your way up to heaven. I will always remember you in my heart. LOVE your great niece Mackenzie 8 yrs old

Jim Beard

February 3, 2009

This was a shock for of all of us. The family would like to thank everybody for there warm, loving thoughts and memories. You guys meant the world to him. He will be missed by us all very much. So make sure to remember all the good times we were lucky to share with him. You all have been a great help and even more important a great friend to my Dad. It means alot to us.

Thanks again

Jim Beard

Jim and Andrea Wells

February 3, 2009

We are thinking of your family in this hard time. Hope Dick finds good fishing in the land of plenty.

Jody and Debi Bassler

February 3, 2009

The happy memories with Dick are far to many to mention, especially the times fishing with Jody. We hope he finds a nice place to fish in heaven along with his buddy Grover.

Rich Stewart

February 3, 2009

You have my deepest sympathy

Amanda Augustine (Vergeson)

February 3, 2009

I am an old friend of Jamie (Burns) Beard. So sorry for your loss.

Lee Davis

February 3, 2009

My sympathies to the family. He was a co-worker, but more importantly a friend for 35 years!

JoAnn Cribley

February 3, 2009

I have wonderful memories of Dick, working with him at Inco, employee outings and at the bowling alley. He was a wonderful person and certainly enjoyed life. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Judy & Marshall Gabriel

February 3, 2009

Thinking about Dick since learning how serious his condition was gave us time to realize how important he has been to us and to many many others. Yes he was a nice, kind, pleasant man but he was ultimately way more than that. We knew him as a printing salesman. That's about it. But he was a subtle, very low pressure salesman that really was HONEST. He didn't make promises that he couldn't keep and he didn't tell you what you wanted to hear just to get or keep your business. He was after our printing business many many years ago and it took about a year or longer for him to get it. When we finally did switch and do business with him, that is when we discovered how truly honest he was. It was a real pleasure working with him, getting to know him a tiny bit and because of his persistence we believe our business was able to grow and provide income to 5 to 10 families. We were business friends and 6 years ago when we semi-retired to Nevada we continued doing business with Dick even from here. We invited him to come and visit and see all the beautiful nature that is all around sin city and we think he was tempted. Especially after seeing pictures of the fish we catch at Lake Mead out here in the desert. We always thought he would come for that visit. How wonderful for his family to know that we cannot think of one negative moment knowing him. He really will be missed.

Sheri Davidson

February 3, 2009

We love you Uncle Dick!

Sheri & Mackenzie

Kerry & Vicki Butler

February 3, 2009

Our deepest sympathy goes out to Dick’s family. We have good memories and times with Dick. Kerry & VIcki Butler

Jerry & Bambi Banks

February 3, 2009

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

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