Carl Dale Beard of Yakima, WA, passed away August 30, 2011 surrounded by his family. He lost a courageous battle with cancer. He endured a great deal of pain but never complained of his suffering.
Carl, affectionately known as "Tincy," was born in Fulton County, Arkansas on August 8, 1934, to Elmo Beard and Gladys (Gilstrap) Beard.
Carl married Mary Owens in Wapato, WA on June 9th, 1955 and they had one son, Vic Beard.
Carl worked for Boeing Aircraft in Wichita, Kansas prior to coming to Yakima where he began a lifelong union with Schlect Brothers Farms caring for the abundant orchards that surrounded his home for over 50 years.
Carl was a member of the Methodist Church since he was 14 years of age.
Carl "Tincy" was a very caring and generous gentleman. He enjoyed playing checkers with family, riding snowmobiles with his son Vic, watching NASCAR racing, especially Mark Martin, taking his son to the local track for a night of racing. He also enjoyed watching sports on TV and was proud as he watched the Arkansas Razorbacks games.
Carl "Tincy" loved to spar with his nieces and nephews and giving them his mischievous grin or just replying with an "UH HUH" to their comments or questions, always enjoying a good laugh at their expense.
Carl never had a cross word to say about any person and was respected and loved by all that knew him. He was the true patriarch of the whole family.
Carl is survived by his wife Mary Beard of Yakima, one son, Vic Beard (Bonnie) of Yakima, two granddaughters, Amanda Hoovestol (Jayce) of Bismarck, North Dakota, Jennifer White (Brian) of Yakima, three great grandsons, Sonny Heemsah, Nalen Hoovestol, and Aksel Hoovestol, all of Bismarck, North Dakota, one sister, Shirley Bryant (Dewayne), of Salem, Arkansas, two sisters in law, Betty Cherry and Sharon Taylor, both of Yakima, one brother in law James Owens (Nancy T.) of Yakima, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be offered on Monday, September 5 from 1:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Yakima chapel of Valley Hills Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, September 6 at 11:00 a.m. at West Hills Memorial Park. Those wishing to attend the burial should meet at the cemetery. A potluck and time of fellowship will follow the service at the Eagles Lodge at 307 W. Chestnut Ave.
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