John & Tina Beard
November 30, -0001 – May 10, 2021
In accordance with their wish, cremation will take place and a celebration of their lives will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions in Tina and John’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society or American Kidney Fund.
Obituary
Tina Rose Beard, age 45, passed away on May 5, 2021. Tina’s husband, John R. Beard, age 59, passed away on May 10, 2021. John was born on May 20, 1961 in Martinsburg, West Viriginia and Tina was born December 6, 1975 in Battle Creek, Michigan. They were married on February 14, 1995. John worked as head chef at Red Lobster for 27 years and Tina spent her time working from home, raising her children. John was an avid sports fan and enjoyed playing many different sports. He also enjoyed watching action movies and wrestling and riding his motorcycle. They both loved family vacations and being grandparents. Tina enjoyed reading romance novels, watching action movies and fishing. Both John and Tina were loving and kind parents and grandparents and will be missed by many. They leave behind their children, Angel, John, Jr. and Bryan Beard; four grandnieces and nephews who they adopted; and grandchildren, Isaiah, Jr., Isabella Rose, Kalani Rose and baby Beard on the way. Tina is also survived by her sisters, Daniela Wilkerson, Myrtle Kelley, Eunice McElvain, Becky Stewart and Paula Bradstreet. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph D. Stewart and Donna (Renner) Bordeau; step-father, Donald A. Bordeau; and sister, Tammy Stewart. John was preceded in death by his mother, Joann Beard and brother, Joe Beard. In accordance with their wish, cremation will take place and a celebration of their lives will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions in Tina and John’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society or American Kidney Fund.
John and Tina were kind and friendly individuals. They were quick to say hello and very supportive of others. They loved and supported their kids in all their endeavors, wanting nothing but the best for them. G-A lost very good people and community members. We will miss them. Our Condolences and Prayers are with the entire family. Tony Smith and Family
I didn’t know Tina but I heard John speak of her fondly many times. I used to be a regular at RL152 and had the great pleasure of enjoying many small chats with John over the years. He was a very gentle soul. RIP John and Tina and my condolences to the family.
Angel, John and family: So very sorry to hear about your loss of your mom and dad. I will always remember your parents as being so proud of you both. They rarely missed a meeting or conference; your education was very important to them both. I will miss running into them around Galesburg. I will be thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers.