THE EPISCOPAL OFFICE AND THE BOARD OF PENSION AND HEALTH BENEFITS

It is with sadness that we inform you of the death of Mrs. Joann Beard, the spouse of Rev. Gary Beard, a retired member of the California-Pacific Conference, on August 30, 2023.

Mrs. Beard is survived by her spouse, Gary, and children: Steve and Debbie.

A memorial service will be held on:

Saturday, September 9, 2023, 11:00AM PDT
Santa Ana United Methodist Church
2121 N. Grand Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92705

Condolences may be sent to:

Rev. Gary Beard
12100 Coventry Way, Unit 102
Tustin, CA 92782-2756

We give God thanks for sister Joann. Let us keep her loved ones in our prayers.

Peace,

Rev. Dr. Dottie Escobedo-Frank
Resident Bishop of the Los Angeles Area
The United Methodist Church