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Name: Sharon L. Zumbrun Beard
Spouse: Donald R. Beard
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DECEASED 2013,
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1955 Attended from through

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Birthdate: March 21, 1937   
Date of Death: October 3, 2013  
       

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Sharon Louise Beard of Bella Vista, Arkansas, died 3 October 2013. She was born in Columbia City, Indiana, on March 21, 1937 to Forrest W. and Jean Staley Zumbrun and was married to Donald R. Beard of Jefferson Township, Indiana, on August 21, 1955.

She retired from Federal Service at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland and moved to Bella Vista in September 1997. She was and active member of the Bella Vista Community Church. She served in many positions to include Stephen Minister Leaders. She loved her church, her family, people and the outdoors.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband and sister-in-law Patricia. She is survived by her three children: Lisa J. Wilson of Geneva, New York; Kimberly R. Van Treadway of Colorado Springs, Colorado; and Stephen K. Beard of Bella Vista, Arkansas. Two brothers: Forrest W. Zumbrun of Gainesville, Florida; and Stephen R. Zumbrun and wife Linda of Greely, Colorado. Five grandchildren: Tia Greer; Adam Wilson; Shauna McBroom; AJ Craig: and Clay Van Devander. Eight nieces and a nephew: Lori; Nita; Julie; Shari; Becky; Stephanie; Erin, Allison; and David; and eight great-grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, 12 October 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at the Bella Vista Community Church, 75 East Lancashire Blvd., Bella Vista, AR. Burial Service will be held near Columbia City, Indiana the week of Memorial Day 2014.

Donations to the BVCC Stephen Ministers Group are suggested instead of flowers. Arrangements are by the Bella Vista Funeral Home & Crematory, 2258 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista, Arkansas.
On-line condolences may be made to www.funeralmation.com

8-9-05 Update: "Have been living in Bella Vista, AK since 1997, first with mother-in-law, Polly Kraus, now with brother, Forrest (Punk) Zumbrun and son, Steve. Husband, Don Beard, died in 1992. Enjoying life, very active in my church and still love to read
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Attended last two reunions; it was great visiting with old friends. Hope to see more next time and also planning to visit the reunion in FL in 2006."

In 2005 working as secretary for Bella Vista Cemetery Association - Job share part time.
 
Last Updated: 10-11-2013 Alumni ID: 13002
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