Robert Beard

Robert Bob Beard, 66, of Marshalltown, passed away on Friday afternoon, June 17th, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 24th, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest in the Riverside Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5-7:00 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Full military honors will be presented by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #839 and by American Legion Posts in the Marshalltown area. A memorial fund is being established. For condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. Ph. 641-844-1234. Bob came into this world on February 1st, 1950, in Des Moines, the only son of Bill and Nancy (Bown) Beard. He graduated from the Ames High School in 1968. He attended ISU and Boone Community College. He served our country honorably in the US Army National Guard, retiring in 1991 from service. He met the lovely young Connie Foshe at Kings Food Host while scooping the loop in Ames. The two were united in marriage on May 20th, 1972. Soon after marriage, the couple moved to Marshalltown where he began a career with Sears at the Marshalltown Mall. Upon their closing, he was able to pursue a true calling in life- the automobile. Bob was employed with Mike Manning Chevrolet, later becoming Clemons. He retired in 2012. Mr. Beard was a passionate member of Optimists International and served as president of the group. He enjoyed fishing, boating, being around the water, traveling, former Boy Scout and Cub Scout leader, car clubs, his 57 Chevy, car shows, 50s music, supporting activities and events of the Special Olympics with Rob, and his love of art that would help inspire Nick. Most of all, he treasured his family and every waking moment with them. In death Bob continued to keep giving by being an organ and tissue donor. Left to cherish his memory are Connie, his loving wife of 44 years; sons- Robbie of Marshalltown and Nick (Debra Moore) of Marshalltown and their daughter, Ajna; sisters- Connie (Gary) Fontana and their children Jeff and Becky of Colorado Springs, CO, and Cathy Joel (Greg Roberts) and daughter Malea of Englewood, FL, and brother and sister-in-law, Earnie and Lyn Foshe of Ames; as well as many friends and other family. In death, Bob rejoined his parents and grandparents.