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James Beard Obituary
James “Jack” T. Beard, age 91, U.S. Army Veteran of WWII, where he was involved with the storming of Omaha Beach on D-Day, of Hammond, passed away Friday, May 20, 2011 Cherished husband for 44 years to the late Sarah E. Beard (nee Vance ); devoted father of late Elizabeth Ann (Richard) Taylor; beloved brother of late Georgia (late John) Finch, late Harold “Buck” (Mary Lou) Beard, Linda (late R. B.) Holden, late Bob (Betty) Irvine and Jim (Kathryn) Irvine; proud grandfather of Debi Perez and Bill (Denise) Taylor; dearest papaw of eight; great great grandfather of two; and fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. James was a Life Member of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of South Bend. Friends are invited to meet with the Family on Tuesday, May 24, 2011 from 3:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Owens-Ruzich Funeral Home, 816–119th St., corner of (Rt. 41) Calumet Ave. at 119th St., Whiting. Interment at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Schererville. Service on Wednesday at 10:00 AM at Owens-Ruzich Funeral Home with Pastor Bill Taylor officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hospice of the Calumet Area. For further information regarding services, please contact Owens- Ruzich Funeral Home at 219/ 659-0417 or 219/ 659-0018.
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Alli Taylor
May 24, 2011
Rest in Peace Papaw... you will be missed, and I'm sorry you never got to meet Mark, one day we'll join in the place were we feel no pain, only joy. Say hi to Grandma for me, and give her my love, tell her we miss her everyday, and I'm sorry she never got to meet Mark either. We love you, and miss you both greatly.
Mike Irvine
May 23, 2011
Rest in PEACE, Uncle Jack. Say hello to Dad for me Love Mike.
Dennis & Judy Cox
May 23, 2011
We met Grandpa Beard at Bill & Denise's wedding/reception, talking to him was like talking to a very good friend instantly. We were honored to have been able to meet him and enjoyed just being around him and watching him have a good time.
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