82, passed away on July 16, 2014 in Golden, Colorado. A retired natural gas operator for Public Service Company. He is survived by his loving family; sons, Randy (Drenda) Forrest, Bret W. (Lorna) Beard, and Kirk D. (Rayna) Beard, sister Linda Robbins, and a brother James Beard. Also 12 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Margaret, brother Al Beard, and a sister June Harms.
A Celebration of John's Life will be held on Saturday, July 26, 2014 from 10am to 2pm at the Mount Vernon Event Center, 17173 Mt. Vernon Rd., Golden, CO 80401.