Howard "David" Beard

Howard David Beard, age 66, went to be with the Lord March 21, 2015. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and was a wonderful and caring man to all who knew him. He was a Veteran of the US Army and a former employee of John Schaad and Sons Lumber Company where he worked for over 38 years. He was preceded in death by parents Howard William and Eleanor Beard. Survivors include wife Nancy Beard, daughters Deanna Slimp-Beard and Tara Beard, son Timothy Beard, step son Ricky Slimp, special grandson David Yount, five other grandchildren, sister Sharon Simpson, as well as many other loved ones. Funeral service will be 7 PM Wednesday at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel with Rev. Jim Duncan officiating. Family and friends will meet 1:45 PM Thursday at Spring Place Cemetery for interment at 2 PM. The family will receive friends 5 to 7 PM Wednesday at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City.