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Terry Beard Obituary
Terry Arthur Beard, 64, of Manistee, died Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017, at Tendercare of Ludington.
He was born on Dec. 12, 1952, in Keene, New Hampshire the son of Doris L. (Hatt) Beard and the late Dr. Leonard D. Beard.
He was a 1971 graduate of Manistee High School and received a Bachelors Degree from Michigan State University in 1977. On Sept. 6, 1975, he married his high school sweetheart Cynthia E. Edmondson at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Manistee.
Terry had been employed by General Dynamics Land Systems Division as a mechanical engineer for 25 years. He loved antique snowmobiles, collecting, building, and attending shows.
Survivors include his wife; Cynthia E. Beard and his mother; Doris L. Beard both of Manistee,mother-in-law; Jean Edmondson of East Lake, sister-in-law; Karyn (Jeff) Zeiter of Attica, Ohio, brothers-in-law; Keith (Jackie) Edmondson of East Lake, and Bryan (Missy) Edmondson of Manistee, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by his father-in-law; Earl Edmondson.
Memorial Services for Terry A. Beard will be held Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017, at 11 a.m. at The First Congregational United Church of Christ in Onekama with Reverend William Morris officiating.
Memorials in Terry's name may be directed to Homeward Bound or the First Congregation UCC in Onekama.
Please visit Terry's personal page of memories at www.oakgrovefh.com. The family has entrusted the Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center of Manistee with funeral arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Terry Beard
Diane and Bill Miller
October 5, 2017
Cindy
Bill and I were deeply saddened when I received a phone call today that Terry had left us. Steve Landon let us know and we are so thankful. Otherwise we probably wouldn't have known about it. Our sincere thoughts and prayers to you. If there is anything we can do to help you through this time in your life be sure to call us. From all of us at A-1 Swap and Show - Love and prayers Diane and Bill
October 5, 2017
Cyndi, I was shocked and saddened to hear you lost Terry. Praying for your comfort.
Sharyn and Scott VanDerKolk
Donna (Banks)-Moran
October 2, 2017
Cindy, I was so deeply saddened to hear about Terry. He was one of the best!!! Love and prayers to you.....
David DeLashmutt
October 2, 2017
Cindy I am so sorry to hear the news; you have my most sincere sympathy's for you loss; you are in my thoughts and prays during this trying time
Tim Brenneman
October 2, 2017
So sorry for your loss Cindi. Always enjoyed talking to Terry at work.
Denise (Moran)Zimmerman
October 2, 2017
Cindy, I am so sorry for your loss. Terry was such a nice person to everyone.
Pat Farmer
October 2, 2017
Cindy, so sorry to hear this. Prayers coming your way.
Pat and Al Farmer
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