Fred C. Beard

BEARD, FRED C. Fred C. Beard, a resident of Chula Vista and a San Diego native, died on July 15, 2006, at the age of 77. He graduated from San Diego High School in 1946, served in the Army in Korea following World War II, and graduated from the University of Southern California in 1952 with a degree in Pharmacy. Fred spent over 30 years as a pharmacist at White Cross Drug Store in East San Diego, eventually becoming the store's owner. He sold the business in 1988. Fred is survived by his wife of 43 years, Carol, and his sons Alan of San Diego and David of Irvine, California. No services are planned. Interment is planned at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to either South Bay Family YMCA, 1201 Paseo Magda, Chula Vista, CA 91910 or Sharp HospiceCare Fund, P.O. Box 3739, La Mesa, CA 91944.Please sign the guest book at obituaries.uniontrib.com