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Veldon Beard

April 27, 1926 - July 3, 2014

Veldon Doyle Beard passed away July 3rd, 2014 at the age of 88 years old. He was born in Levan, Utah to Wilford Woodruff and Sarah Ann Bradfield Beard on April 27, 1926. Veldon grew up in Levan. He married Ella Faye Sheen on September 25, 1945. They lived in Levan and Nephi, Utah for 30 years. Later they moved to the Provo, Orem area where he took a job at Provo High School. He worked there for 18 years as a custodian. He was the father of seven children, 28 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren. Veldon had accomplished musical abilities and enjoyed playing guitar, mandolin and banjo along with his brother and sister. They provided many musical programs and enjoyed singing and harmonizing with each other. All of his children and grandchildren have fond memories of listening to his musical talent. He was a life long member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was excited to attend services at the rest home during his three-year stay there. Veldon is survived by his children: Jerry (Linda) Beard of Delta, Connie (Lewis) Lowe of West Jordan, daughter-in-law Marilyn (Chuck) Bilbo of Riverton, Judy (Dave) Hilton of Altamont Missouri, Tony (Vickie) Beard of Provo, Tracy (Debbie) Beard of Pleasant Grove, 24 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife, Ella, parents, brothers, Woodrow and Darwin, sisters, Alice, Melba, Myrtle and Phyllis, sons, baby (unnamed) and Rick, three grandchildren and one great grandchild. The family would like to thank the staff at Orem Rehabilitation and Nursing for the loving care and kindness they showed Dad (Veldon) during his stay there. A Viewing will be held Tuesday, July 8, 2014 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the LDS Chapel located at 1450 South 800 East, Orem, UT, with Graveside Services to follow beginning at 12:00 Noon in the Provo City Cemetery, Provo, UT. Funeral Directors: Utah Valley Mortuary.

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Veldon Doyle Beard passed away July 3rd, 2014 at the age of 88 years old. He was born in Levan, Utah to Wilford Woodruff and Sarah Ann Bradfield Beard on April 27, 1926. Veldon grew up in Levan. He married Ella Faye Sheen on September 25,... View Obituary & Service Information

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