Bernie Beard, 78, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, May 20, 2017 in Palm Bay, FL born January 15, 1939 in Alma, Michigan.
A veteran of the United States Army, member of the VFW and American Legion. He served as past president of Painters Local in Beaumont, TX. He retired as a judge in Trinity County, TX.
A loving, caring and devoted husband and father, papa and friend to many. His family includes wife Michelle (Mikki) Beard of 37 years, 6 children, Douglas (JoAnn) Beard of Arizona, Grant (Robin) Fredericksen of Georgia, Kristina (Harold) Haufman of Arizona, Bryon(Brenda) of Texas, Derik (June) Fredericksen of Florida, Brad Fredericksen of Arkanas; 22 grandchildren; loving sister Barbara Hefflebower of Florida; 9 sister- in-laws; 6 brother-in-laws; numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives.