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Wallace Beard Obituary
Larry Beard died at his home in Woodland after a courageous 18-month battle with brain cancer. He was born in Glendale, Calif., and raised in Vacaville. After graduation from Vacaville High School, Larry joined the Navy and did 2 tours of duty in Vietnam. After returning from Vietnam in 1968, he married Connie Waldeck. They had two sons, Nicholas and Christopher. In 1978, Larry started his own business, Wallace M. Beard Pump Co., His son, Nicholas, continues to run the family business. Larry was a gentle man known for his strong work ethic, honesty, kindness, wicked sense of humor and loyalty to family and friends. He will be so very missed.
Larry was preceded in death by his son, Christopher, in 2001; mother, LuEllen (Hartzell) Beard; and sister, Claudia DeWitt. He leaves his wife of 41 years, Connie; and son, Nicholas. He is survived by his father, Wallace Beard Sr.; brothers, Wayne (Diane) and Bruce Beard; sisters, Barbara (Mike) Pawsey and Melissa (Bob) LaLonde; mother-in-law, Dorothy Dorsey; sister-in-law, Joan Waldeck; brothers-in-law Gary, Steve and John Waldeck and their wives; several nieces, nephews and many friends.
A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 3, at Nelson's Grove, 15285 County Road 99E, just north of Woodland. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2425 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento, Calif., 95817 - Attn: Memorials.
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Susan Yates
October 15, 2009
Connie and Family, words can not express our sorrow for your family, may the cherished memories you have bring your family peace as you try to move forward with your lives.
Susan (Berg) & Casey Yates
October 12, 2009
Dear Connie - I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved husband, and I am sorry I never had the privilege of meeting your husband in person. He was so lucky to have you as his wife. You are my hero.
Linda M. Burke
October 5, 2009
Connie - My thoughts are with you. We are all truly blessed to have known such a wonderful man. You all are so lucky to have had him in your life for so many years.
Jaci (Reiff) Bury
Jennifer&Ken Bell
October 3, 2009
Connie & Family,I don't know what to say except we are so sorry for your loss.Take care,you are in our thoughts.
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October 1, 2009
Sorry to hear that such a nice man has passed. He worked on my pump when I lived in the country. I was so worried about our water and the pump and he could not have been nicer and more understanding.
Prayers to your family,
Valerie Johnson
Bob and Karen Reuter
October 1, 2009
Larry made an impact on everyone who met him; he and Connie were a blessed couple and Larry will continue to bless Connie and his family. Our love and prayers.
Cecilia Fierro
October 1, 2009
Wayne, I am sorry for your loss, you know now your brother is in a place where there is no pain....His spirit will live with you always.May you find peace in your heart to move on in life..
God Bless you and your family.
October 1, 2009
Connie & family, we are so sorry to hear of Larry's passing...he was a great guy and will be missed. You're in our thoughts and prayers.
Bob & Joyce Tauzer
Kristin Chandler
September 30, 2009
Connie, Nick and Barb - I am so very sorry for all that your family has been through the last year. I hope you can take some comfort in knowing he is now with Christopher, his Mom and Claudia in a place where there is no sadness or pain. He can continue on with his role as the family patriarch from a higher place now and he will always watch over you and his family.
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