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John Francis Beaird

Birth	:	5 Apr 1923
Death	:	13 Feb 2017
Burial	:	Keokuk National Cemetery, Keokuk, Lee County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.3980865, -91.4056091
Plot	:	I-0318
Inscription	:	SGT US ARMY WORLD WAR II BELOVED HUSBAND FATHER AND GRANDFATHER
Description	:	John Francis Beaird, 93, of Keokuk, passed away on February 13, 2017, at River Hills Village in Keokuk. John was born on April 5, 1923, the son of Frank F. and Eva Leeper Beaird. On August 5, 1946, he was united in marriage to Catherine McAndrew. She preceded him in death on April, 2nd 1994. A lifelong resident of Lee County, John graduated from Central Catholic High School in Fort Madison in 1940. He spent thirty-seven years working for the U.S. Postal Service, and served as Keokuk Postmaster from 1979 to 1985. He volunteered for the U.S. Army in 1943 and... Read More	John Francis Beaird, 93, of Keokuk, passed away on February 13, 2017, at River Hills Village in Keokuk. John was born on April 5, 1923, the son of Frank F. and Eva Leeper Beaird. On August 5, 1946, he was united in marriage to Catherine McAndrew. She preceded him in death on April, 2nd 1994. A lifelong resident of Lee County, John graduated from Central Catholic High School in Fort Madison in 1940. He spent thirty-seven years working for the U.S. Postal Service, and served as Keokuk Postmaster from 1979 to 1985. He volunteered for the U.S. Army in 1943 and landed at Utah Beach during the Normandy landings as a member of the Fourth Infantry Division. He fought in the hedgerows of Normandy, the Battle of the Hurtgen Forest and the Battle of the Bulge. John received several citations including the Combat Infantry Badge and the Bronze Star for his service before separating from the U.S. Army as a sergeant in 1945. John was a member of the Church of All Saints and served on the Parish Council. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, where he became a Fourth Degree Knight and served as the Grand Knight and Treasurer. John was involved in many Keokuk groups, including Rotary Club, the Elks Club, the Keokuk Catholic School Board, the Keokuk Water Works Board, and as a Keokuk Area Hospital volunteer. John is survived by his sons Joe (Norma) Beaird of Miami, Florida; and Mark (Lara) Beaird of Williamsburg, Virginia; his daughters Kathy Black of Keokuk and Mary (Mike) Parrish of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; his daughter-in-law Bambi Beaird of St. Louis, Missouri; and his sister Mary (Charlie) Welsh. Other survivors include seven grandchildren: Chris (Larissa) Black of Quincy, Illinois; Meg (Richard) Black of Keokuk, Iowa; Caitlin Beaird of Kansas City, Missouri; John Beaird III of St. Louis, Missouri; Joseph Beaird of Miami, Florida; Kathleen Parrish of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; and Grace Parrish of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; three great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. John is preceded in death by his parents, wife Catherine, infant son Frank, son Jack, and four brothers: Floyd "Tiny" Beaird, Donald Beaird, Wayne Beaird and Joseph Fichtenkort. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Church of All Saints, Keokuk Catholic Schools, HCI Hospice, and the Keokuk Community Foundation. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 am on Saturday, February 18, 2017, at the Church of All Saints in Keokuk. Visitation will be held directly before the service from 9:30 to 10:30 am at DeJong-Greaves Celebration of Life Centers at 917 Blondeau Street. A graveside service with full military honors will be held at a later date. The family would like to thank the staff at River Hills Village and HCI Hospice for their kindness and care towards John during his Illness. Show less

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John Francis Beaird's memorial is located at: Keokuk National Cemetery, Keokuk, Lee County, USA.
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Latitude: 40.3980865
Longitude: -91.4056091

Family Members:

Parent

Frank Floyd Beaird

(1901 - 1932)

Eva C Leeper Graf

(1901 - 2001)

Spouse

Catherine M Beaird

(1921 - 1994)

Siblings

Floyd A. “Tiny” Beaird

(1924 - 2007)

Donald Patrick Beaird

(1927 - 2013)

CPL Wayne E Beaird

(1928 - 2008)

Joseph Henry Fichtenkort Jr.

(1935 - 1994)

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