EUGENE DOUGLAS BEARD
November 20, 1940 ~ March 26, 2017
Eugene Douglas Beard, 76, passed away in Leander, TX on March 26, 2017. He was born Nov. 20, 1940 to Margaret Catherine Cropp and William Augustus Beard in Tacoma, WA. Eugene was an Eagle Scout, attended Clark College in Vancouver, WA, and earned a Bachelor's degree from the University of Oregon "Go Ducks".
He was a career Navy pilot, Real Estate agent, and wrote airplane manuals for Boeing.
Eugene had a unique sense of humor, enjoyed rock climbing, tennis, bridge, flying and movies.
Eugene is survived by his daughter and her family, Barbara and Steve Manley (Jonathon and Savannah Broughton); son and his family, Jeff and Kathleen Beard (Peyton and Finley); son and his daughter, Douglas Beard (Kaylee); siblings, Donna Leonard and Loretta Singer; and step-father, Merle Osborne.
A small memorial service will be held at The Legacy at Crystal Falls where Eugene resided. In a few weeks, an additional service will be held in Washington state where the rest of his family resides.
Beck Funeral Home was entrusted to arrangements.
Please sign his guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.
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Gene was a long time friend from Pensacola days. He was in the Naval Flight Program with my husband, Paul. We spent many fun times on Pensacola Beach, enjoying the Blue Angels shows, and just hanging around together. Paul and I kept up with Gene from 1964 to present and could always pick up our conversation where we had left it just as though no time had passed. We recently shared so many wonderful memories of our lives, friends, and experiences. Gene, you and Paul slipped the surly bonds of earth far too soon. Sincerely missing you both.
Madge Buschhorn
Friend
May 8, 2017
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