Jim was 87 years old, 11 days older than the love of his life, Pauline (Polly), whom he was married to for 64 years. They were an amazing duo and traveled to five continents and 49 states, and moved 23 times while Jim was in the Air Force. They met on a blind date and 64 years later, have five children, 15 grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Pauline, and the following: daughter, Mary (Beardall) Smith, her husband, Jim, their children, Megan (Smith) Jansen, her husband Mike their daughters Sloane, Brynn and Molly; James Smith, his wife Claire, their children, Catherine Blake and James Mac; Kevin Smith, his wife Juli, their son, Patrick; Brian Smith, his wife Jocelyn and their daughters, Riley and Violet; son, Jay Beardall, his wife, Cheryl Beardall, their children Matthew and Andrew; Joe Beardall, his wife Mary Beardall, their children, Katie, Emily and Nick; Nancy (Beardall) Johnson, her husband Dale Johnson and their children, Robby Johnson, his wife, Jackie Johnson, their children, Sadie and Tripp, Danny Johnson, his wife, Emily Johnson; and Teresa Beardall Ginsberg, her husband, Jarl Ginsberg and their children, Kylie, Christian (CJ), and Natasha.
Jim joined his three big brothers Bill, Bob and Rich in heaven and his loving parents William and Gertrude Beardall.
Services are planned as follows:
Monday, December 27th
11:30AM - Memorial Mass: Divine Mercy Catholic Church 1940 N Courtenay Pkwy, Merritt Island
1:00-3:30 PM - Celebration of Life: Zarrella’s Italian Restaurant 8801 Astronaut Blvd, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 (Hawaiian print shirts are encouraged!)
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