Merritt Beard Obituary (1920

Merritt Dailey Beard of Milford, Utah passed away September 13, 2012 in Milford, Utah. Merritt was born December 1, 1920 in Milford, Utah to Thomas Beard and Sarah Frances Dailey. He graduated from Milford High School.He served with the Army in WW2 as a Medic where he would go on a dutch ship and he went to the Philippines and Australia to take care of the wounded soliders. Merritt was proud to be an American Veteran. He married Naia Hansen in Milford, Utah on February 19, 1955. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints.His greatest love was spending time with his family, he enjoyed Carving wood and rocks and collecting rocks, loved to show off his work and loved to help everyone, he truly had a heart of gold. Merritt is survived by his brother Gleen (Anna) Beard of Beaver, Utah.He is preceded in death by his wife Naia Hansen Beard, parents, his 2 sons Daniel and David Beard, his twin brother Marion Beard, his brothers Earl, Simon, Leland Beard and his sister Loran Dove.Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday September 18, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the Milford Cemetery with a viewing from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Southern Utah Mortuary in Milford located at 209 South 100 West. Interment will be in the Milford Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online Condolences can be sent to sumortuary.com