BEARD, Frederick W. "Fred" Sr.

Elmira: Was born September 2, 1948 in Elmira the son of Eugene and Genevieve (Ribble) Beard passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 30, 2013 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center at the age of 64. He leaves his childhood sweetheart of 50 years, wife, Kathleen (Crain) Beard; sons, Fred (Anita) Beard Jr., James (Kim) Probst and Robert (Shay) Probst; grandchildren, Fred III, Eric and Amber Beard; sister, Virginia Steele; brothers, Barry (Diane), Rickey (Kathy) and Dave (Mindy); special nephew and niece, Mike and Lori Beard with Judd, Adam and Ryan; friends, Howard (Virginia) Ellis and Ruth Golden and J.R.; along with many nieces and nephews, also his faithful companion "Harley" His parents, Eugene and Genevieve and brother Daniel and family predeceased Fred. He retired from Wenzel Contracting after 31 years of dedicated service. His hobbies included: working, hunting, camping, fishing, gardening and spending time with his family and friends. His family and friends are invited to gather at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. Elmira/Southport, NY on Friday, April 5, 2013 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Funeral Services honoring his life will be held there on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at 11:00 AM. Pastor Nicki Maclauchlan will officiate. Interment will follow in the Fitzsimmons Cemetery, Southport, NY. Memorial donations in his name may be directed to the Falck Cancer Center, envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Fred's guestbook may be signed in obituaries at www.olthof.com

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Published by Star-Gazette from Apr. 3 to Apr. 5, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Frederick Beard

28 Entries

Ambur Beard

November 13, 2013

You're on my mind grandpa. I love and miss you so much. Guide me the right way and stay right by my side! Love and miss you. I'll see you again. Rest In Peace.

Jennifer Garris

July 30, 2013

Uncle Fred we all love you very much and please watch over my baby girl starlynn I love you

Ambur Beard

April 22, 2013

I love you always grandpa, i will make you proud :) i'll see you again someday! Look over me. I love & Miss you!!!

Jerry Walborn

April 17, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

fred beard 3

April 13, 2013

I will keep my promise i will take gma love u always

Donna Morseman-Burchard

April 12, 2013

Dear Kate and family, I haven't seen you in a very long time but,please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers are with you all..

Gertrude Tyler

April 7, 2013

Thoughts and prayers are with the family, Fred will be missed dearly. He was a very sweet guy and friend. RIP

Genevieve Beard

April 6, 2013

I Love You Uncle Fred.I Will Miss You.

Genevieve Beard

April 6, 2013

You will be missed by all of us...R.I.P Uncle Fred.

Joyce Ellis Nichols

April 6, 2013

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Bonnie Stevens ( Walborn )

April 5, 2013

Thoughts and prayers are with you all.

April 5, 2013

We are very sorry for your loss. We remember you two from Chemung Pl. God be with you and your family at this time.
With Sympathy, The Walborn Family

April 4, 2013

Our prayers and thoughts go out to you Kate and family.. John Arnold and Dee Dee and kids...

janice walker

April 4, 2013

Remembering your great love story today and always.

April 4, 2013

Too all the Beard family, so sorry for your loss. Jim and Barb Torrence.

Mona Gee

April 3, 2013

I am in total shock to read about Freddie. I just can't comprehend it all. Cannot believe he is gone. I will miss seeing him at all the sales coming this year. He would always show up at mine every year. To all of his siblings, children & wife I am so sorry for your loss. May God Bless you all and help you through this difficult time. I am your second cousin and I am sure you will recognize my name.

Wayne & Wendy Van Ness

April 3, 2013

Mike, Lori and family, our thoughts and prayers go out to you all in your time of sorrow.

April 3, 2013

My prayers and thoughts are with you Kate and your family.

ROBET JACKIE TORRENCE

April 3, 2013

KATE BERRY DIANE AND FAMILY- SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS- NO WORDS CAN NOT SAY WHAT A WONDERFUL MAN FRED WAS TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS . AS DAYS AND WEEKS YEARS GO BY HE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

dave &jude squires

April 3, 2013

to freds family. fred worked with us for many yrs thougth the good economic times and the bad. he was always a good worker and friend. a lot of our younger people learned skills from him. he will be missed by all. god bless

ART TYLER JR

April 3, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Debbie Daugherty

April 2, 2013

Kate and Family
our thoughts and payers are with you at this time of sorrow, he was a great man and will be missed dearly

April 2, 2013

Kate-You know how JR and I felt about Fred. There are no words left to say. He was JRs rock when we lost Jim. We will always be there for you. It is like it is happening all again for us,but I know we all will get thru this. We loved him! love Ruth and JR

Jeanette Ryan

April 2, 2013

Sorry for your loss

Trish Ribble

April 2, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with u

Tim & Sandy Potter

April 2, 2013

Kathy...Sorry for your loss of your loved one. You have thoughts and prayers your way to you and your Family. God is with you through this hard time. God Bless you and your Family.

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