Date Of Birth: December 28, 1937
Date Of Death: March 29, 2011
Laura Lee Beard, 73, passed away on March 29, 2011. Laura was born on December 28, 1937. She is survived by her husband of over 50 years Ted Beard, daughter; Robin Foster, sons; Ted Beard and Steven Beard, 2 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. She worked for Macy’s for over 35 years and enjoyed traveling, especially to San Francisco her childhood home.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donation be made to the American Cancer Society. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 1, 2011 at harry W. Moore Funeral Care from 6-8 p.m. Service at 8 p.m. Friends may visit her online guestbook at www.harrywmoore.com
Jan Clark Miller says
My condolences to the Beard family. I am Jack and Lois Clark’s daughter and I have many memories of being with your family. Although it has been years since I’ve seen all of you, I do think of you. Laura was such a lovely person and I’ll always remember her smile and her wonderful laugh. Laura and Ted were wonderful friends to my parents. My thoughts and prayers are sent your way. Blessings, Jan Clark Miller
Gina Prinzavalli says
My condolences to your entire family in this time of loss. I didn’t know Laura, but I work with Robin. My prayers are with you all. Gina Prinzavalli, Branch Manager, US Bank Taylorville
Chris Harrison Lerman says
Dear Beard Family,
My heart goes out to all of you on the passing of such a beautiful lady! I know how deeply you all are hurting and my thoughts and prayers are will you all. I will be out of town on Friday but I will be thinking of you all.
Sincerely,
Chris
Lana Podorvanova says
Dear Laura’s family – My deepest sympathy and condolences for the loss of loving wife, a mother, a grandmother, and to so many of us, a dear friend. It was so unexpected… It was so wrong… I knew Laura for many years – wonderful years of close friendship with a very special bound. She was a dear friend. Every Christmas we will go to the shows or ballet and pickup a “Holiday spirit”, every big life occasions or Birthdays of mine were celebrated with Laura. She was my teacher, a mentor and a special friend. She left deep footprints in my book of life. Now, its a void- a total loneliness and emptiness that will be replaced with a cherished memories of Laura. My thoughts and prayers are with you. “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul.” 23rd Psalm
Mary Anne OMeara says
To the Beard Family,
My deepest sympathy for your loss.
I have worked with Laura for the past 15 years. We became friends as well as co-workers. Laura was an inspiration for me and someone that I looked up to.
I will miss our theater outings as well as just having conversation with her.
She was an amazing woman….a class act.
Again, my thoughts are with you at this time.
Dottie Dee and Lana says
Thinking of you.
Sherri Massa says
I am very sorry to hear of Laura’s death. She and I volunteered together at Dress for Success Indianapolis for the past 11 years or more. What a dynamo! Laura brought passion and energy with her to Dress for Success and the women clients she worked with were the lucky beneficiaries. She made them feel special, not just about the clothes she would help them pick out, but about their futures as they re-entered the workforce. Invariably, her clients would walk out the door with a pin or a scarf — Laura loved pins and always said they completed an outfit. I will always remember that about her!
She was a beautiful lady. Laura always showed up at Dress for Success looking fabulous — I was so envious of the outfits she could put together and how she looked in them. I will miss working with her.
My condolences to her entire family. How she lit up when she told me she was going to California or to visit her children. I am sorry that I will be out of town for the service.
Andrea Cowley says
My condolences go out to your family at this time. Laura was an amazing woman who I count myself lucky to have known through her tireless volunteer work with Dress for Success Indianapolis. She was instrumental in setting up our first boutique and her mark on this organization is undeniable. I always appreciated her candor and wisdom.
Her passion and dedication to our organization was unmatched. Like clockwork, Laura lit up our lives every month. Watching her work with the women we serve was always a pleasure. Her ability to make them feel confidant, prepared and professional was truly a gift. Laura gave a piece of herself to each and every woman she worked with.
We will miss her spirit and presence, but are left with many wonderful memories of how she helped shape Dress for Success Indianapolis and the over 200 women she served through volunteering with us. My thoughts are with you all and thank you for allowing me to share how special she was.
David Harbit says
My deepest sympathy goes out to all of the family of Laura. I will certainly miss her very much. She was and always will be to me one of the sweetest people that I was blessed enough to know in this short life that we have here on earth. She was a bright light in a sometimes dark world that we live in. I had the privilege of knowing her over many years, and even had the pleasure of staying at her place in San Francisco for a week while she was in Indy. That was just one of many kind and generous memories that will remain with me always. May God comfort and Bless you all at this very difficult time in your lives.
David Harbit
Dottie Francis says
Laura,-
Go, walk with God now and may he hold you tightly in a palm of his hands.
I will see you again.
So, find that special place for all of us that loved you.
My deepest sympathy and condolences to your family.
Your friend, Dottie Francis.
Dana Harrison says
Laura left a lasting legacy through her work at Dress for Success Indianapolis. From using her fashion and retail experience to advise the creation of our boutique, to her masterful way of making every client look and feel fabulous, Laura was exceptional. It would be impossible to measure the impact she made on women in our community – her contributions certainly will continue to benefit many. My heartfelt sympathy goes to her family, as I know she will be greatly missed.
Lynn Cronin says
My deepest sympathy to the Beard family,
I worked with Laura more than 12 years ago when the store was known as Lazarus.
Laura taught me so much. She was my mentor and good friend.
Laura will be missed.
Lynn Cronin
Jimmy says
Mrs. Beard,Thank You. Love one of your sons Jimmy
Richard and Annie Walsh says
Dear Robin and Family,
We were very sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. It doesn’t matter how old we are or how old they are, it is a very hard loss. We are thinking of you at this time and keeping all of you in our prayers. Richard and Annie Walsh
Kay Nickey says
My condolences to the family from a DAR sister of the Caroline Scott Harrison chapter of NSDAR. Kay Nickey, Carmel, IN
Lee Ann Zook says
To the Beard Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you now and always. Laura was my friend for more than thirty years. We worked side by side and vacationed together many times, I loved her dearly. Time drew us to different places, but we always remained in contact and friends. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Amie Rickels says
Laura was a volunteer while I worked at Dress for Success Indianapolis. I just wanted to share that she was a lovely and giving person. She was passionate and very skilled at helping women find a great interview outfit. I am happy that I had the opportunity to know her. She will truly be missed.
Tiffany Bazan says
To Uncle Ted, Robin, Ted, Steven, Dawn & Teddy and all those who loved her..
My heart is with you now and always. Sometimes there are no words to say at times like these. We all know how special she was and and how she left herself with us each in her own special and unique way. The Lord took three of the best people this past year. I pray that you all find your way through this in your own time and way. Your mom was the best aunt in the world!
Cheryl Shorr says
I’m so sorry to hear of Laura’s passing. I started at Macy’s over 30 years ago & will remember her fondly. My thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time of loss.
Susan ODell says
so sorry to hear of Laura’s passing. we worked tat managers managers and then as part time associates. So for the past 20 years Laura was a mentor and friend. she will be greatly missed. deepest sympathies to you all.
Sierra French says
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Robin L Smith Mitchell of Brown County says
Dear Robin and family, It’s been a long time! I was so sorry to hear of your Mothers passing and learned about it when I was looking up info on your dads career BIO for my grandson. I did’nt realize that they still lived in Indy.Please get in touch.My thoughts are with you,Robin (Mitchell) Smith
Jamie Seelye says
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Laura for many years and just today heard! She was always such a “ball of fire”! Very professional and a good friend. I know she will be missed by many!