age 57, passes away in his Denver residence on Sunday, October 30, 2016. Ronald was the son of CMSgt Edward D. (USAF, RETD) and Dora B. Beard. He was born in Marietta, Georgia on July 22, 1959. Ron graduated from Bellevue East High School in 1979, and moved with his family to Colorado that same year. He was a production line painter, until becoming ill in 1993. He is preceded in death by his sister; Bonnie Lynne Beard. He is survived by his parents, brother; Thomas, Aurora, CO. and sister; Mary Ann (Sean) Steeves, Monument, CO.. Per his wishes, no services are planned. Inurnment will be at Olinger Hampden Memorial Gardens.