Military veteran George Albert Beard, 86, of Keenesburg, died July 25, 2011, at his home. He was born April 27, 1925, in Arkansas City, Kan., to William Beard and Bessie McNeil. He attended schools in Arkansas City and served in the U.S. Navy. He married Analea Board Feb. 8, 1948, in Arkansas City.
George worked as a photographer in the aviation industry for more than 25 years. He was the pilot of small aircraft, and he loved his gun collection. He enjoyed woodworking, painting drawing and spending time in the mountains as well as spending time with family and friends.
George is survived by his children; Jana Younger of Hudson and Randy (Betty) Beard of Lafayette; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and a cousin, Tom Haney, of Denver.
He was preceded in death by his wife; both parents; a brother, William, and his sister, Mary.
Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m., Aug. 1, followed by a funeral at 10 a.m. at Tabor-Rice Funeral Home in Brighton. Interment follows at Hillside Cemetery. Tabor-Rice Funeral Home handled the arrangements.