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2020
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Roger Beard Obituary
Steve was born December 18, 1949 in Driggs, Idaho to Merlon Paul Beard and Ann Corden Beard. He was raised and attended schools in Driggs. He served honorably in the US Navy during the Vietnam Era. March 19, 1971, he married Mary Kathleen Byrne; they later divorced. Steve worked for US Postal service. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by his daughter, Keisha (Aaron) Richardson of Idaho Falls; son, Destry S. (Kelti) Beard of Rigby; sisters, Kathy (Speedy) Fontana of Pocatello, Johnny Joe Rozales; brothers, Mike (Rowena) Beard of Shelley, David Holbrook of SLC, UT, Eric Holbrook of Texas, 3 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Tim Beard. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Eckersell Funeral Home, 101 W. Main Street, Rigby, ID 83442. The family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., prior to services at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Cache-Clawson Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.eckersellfuneralhome.com
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Bob & Lee La Pier
January 5, 2020
We are So Sorry to hear about the passing of Your Dad! Anytime we ran into one another we were up for a Great visit. I will definitely miss him and our visits!! You are in Our Thoughts and Prayers! May the Lord Comfort and Guide You Through is Extremely Difficult Time!!!
Our Love
Bob & Lee La Pier
Ralph Durtschi
January 4, 2020
Those Beard boys, always a hoot!
Rest In Peace Steve.
Linda Stoehr
January 4, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss Steve was an awesome guy I will never be able to look ant plumcote jam or chock cherry syrup again without thinking of him. I use to love to listen to the stories he would tell and laugh. He would do anything for you if you needed it. Rest in peace Steve the pain is gone.
Stacey Walters
January 3, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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Eckersell Funeral Home (Eckersell Memorial Chapel)101 West Main St., Rigby, ID 83442
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Eckersell Funeral Home (Eckersell Memorial Chapel)101 West Main St., Rigby, ID 83442
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