Theresa Ann (VanDemark) Beard

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Theresa Ann (VanDemark) Beard. Trish found her peace surrounded by family at Maple View Retirement Community, Ithaca MI on July 25, 2024.

Trish was born November 20, 1953 to Alan and Donna VanDemark in Alma MI. She attended Alma High School and Graduated with the class of 1971, the first graduating class at the “new school”. Trish worked at Lobdell-Emery from 1978-1989 and then moved on to American Mitsuba in 1989. In 2016 Trish retired from American Mitsuba, Mt. Pleasant after 27 years of service.

Together with their children, Trish married the love of her life Ron Beard on July 13, 1985.

Trish and Ron shared a happy life together, raised their blended family, built their dream home, fished, hunted, travel all over, and remained devoted to each other for 39 years. 

Trish was faithful, funny, stubborn, tenacious, and above all her compacity to love and care was infinite.  

Trish leaves behind her husband Ron, children Mathew Peterman, Amanda (Chris) Cooley, Jackie Beard, Rebecca (Scott) Brauchle, Chris Peterman, Sister Deb (Rollie) Anderson and seven grandchildren, Cam’Ron, Courtney,  Ellyanne, Scott (Maria), Alex, Taylor, and Kory, several nieces and nephews, along with countless friends who felt her warmth and generosity. 

She was preceded in death by her parents and a son Chad Alan.

To commemorate her incredible journey and to celebrate the love she spread, a celebration of life will be held in her honor at Pine River Recreation Club, 5527 N. Ferris Road, Riverdale, MI on July 30, 2024 from 2 P.M. to 5 P.M.. We invite all who knew her to join us in remembering a truly remarkable woman.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to the Rich and Helen Hospice Suite at the Maple View Retirement Community 4396 S. Luce Rd, Ithaca, MI.

The family is being served by the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.bardenfuneralhome.com.

Comments

[Vicki Rockafellow Wezensky]

What a wonderful legacy of love and friendship she leaves. We were friends from our first meeting at Stilwell Jr. High. We made some great memories that I will cherish. Deepest condolences, love and prayers for Ron & the family.

[Terita and Mike Green]

We are very saddened in the loss of Trish, your loving wife and life companion. May she rest in peace. May you have comfort in knowing that we continue to have you and you family in our thoughts and prayers. In sincere sympathy, Terita and Mike

[Linda Loper]

So very sorry to hear of her passing. She was such a lovey lady.

[Karen Sabedra (Parkes)]

Prayers and blessing for the family. May she rest in peace.

[Austin James]

I'm sorry to hear about your loss and will be praying for and thinking about the family during this time.

[Laura Kidder Cashen]

I'm so sorry to hear about Trish...... We worked in the PM section for years! We started our mornings at the factory together for years too, talking about the news & gossip amongother things! Although I have not seen her in years, I still have great memories & feelings about her! She was such a sweet person!!! Condolences to Ron & the family!

[Julia DeLong]

So very sorry to hear of Trish’s passing. I will miss our visits while I styled her hair, she was a great person from an equally great family! My condolences to all of you.