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William Edward “Bill” Beard Jr.

Birth	:	22 Jul 1915 Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	6 Nov 2015 Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Phelps Cemetery, Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.2908150, -91.7830920
Description	:	William E. Beard, Jr., age 100, of Decorah, IA, died Friday morning, November 6, 2015 at his home in Decorah. William (Bill) Edward Beard, Jr. was born July 22, 2015 in Decorah, Iowa to William E. Beard, Sr. and Grace E. (Baker) Beard. Bill attended the Blount School through eighth grade, and graduated from Decorah Public High School in the class of 1935. After graduating from high school Bill attended Agriculture School at Iowa State University. Bill met his wife, Betty Jean Woodard, through the young adults group at the Decorah Congregational Church. They were married on September 1, 1956 in Oskaloosa,... Read More	William E. Beard, Jr., age 100, of Decorah, IA, died Friday morning, November 6, 2015 at his home in Decorah. William (Bill) Edward Beard, Jr. was born July 22, 2015 in Decorah, Iowa to William E. Beard, Sr. and Grace E. (Baker) Beard. Bill attended the Blount School through eighth grade, and graduated from Decorah Public High School in the class of 1935. After graduating from high school Bill attended Agriculture School at Iowa State University. Bill met his wife, Betty Jean Woodard, through the young adults group at the Decorah Congregational Church. They were married on September 1, 1956 in Oskaloosa, Iowa, and had daughter Grace Anne. Bill spent all of his working years farming, both in partnership with his father and brothers (Frank and Jim), and on his own farm adjoining the family homestead. Together the Beard family earned a reputation for innovation and conservation winning the Iowa Sweepstakes Award for Conservation and Farming in 1956. Upon retirement Bill, with the help of his brother Frank and his nephew Jay Beard, built a home on the Beard family farm where he lived until his passing. Bill was a lifelong member of the Congregational United Church of Christ in Decorah, where he served as trustee, deacon, and auditor. He also completed church repairs, assisted with church dinners, ushered, and many other activities in the service of others. Bill enjoyed being and working outdoors, loved feeding birds, and especially enjoyed Beard family picnics along the river and creeks near Decorah. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Betty on November 27, 1983; his sister Barbara; his brother Franklin and his wife Laura; and his brother James and his wife Killy. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 13, 2015 at Congregational United Church of Christ in Decorah, IA with Pastor Laura Arnold officiating. Burial will be in Phelps Cemetery in Decorah. Memorials may be directed to the Congregational United Church of Christ, 209 West Broadway, P.O. Box 470, Decorah, IA 52101. Obituary & photo published by Fjelstul Funeral Home Funeral Home Website

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Where is William Edward “Bill” Beard Jr.'s memorial?
William Edward “Bill” Beard Jr.'s memorial is located at: Phelps Cemetery, Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA.
When did William Edward “Bill” Beard Jr. death?
William Edward “Bill” Beard Jr. death on 6 Nov 2015 in Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.2908150
Longitude: -91.7830920

Family Members:

Parent

William E Beard

(1884 - 1968)

Grace Elizabeth Baker Beard

(1885 - 1987)

Spouse

Betty Jean Beard

(1923 - 1983)

Siblings

Barbara E Beard

(1917 - 1999)

Franklin Hammond Beard

(1918 - 2006)

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