Pauline L. Beard, 93 of Rock Island, died on October 4, 2013 at UnityPoint Health-Trinity Rock Island, Illinois.
In keeping with Pauline's wishes, her body was donated to science through the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Services will be held at the 1st United Presbyterian Church of Moline at a later date. Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. Moline is assisting the family with arrangements.
Pauline was born on December 30, 1919 in Popejoy, Iowa to Bert and Henrietta Wentzel Petrie.
Pauline retired from the Wilson Jr. High Cafeteria in 1974. She was a longtime member of the 1st United Presbyterian Church of Moline where she also served as a deacon. She enjoyed gardening, knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, travelling and driving. Most of all she enjoyed her children and grandchildren.
She is survived by
Sons William Beard Jr
David (Marsha) Beard
Daughter Sally Outen
Grandchildren Brenda Wilson
Michael (Stephanie) Beard
Jill Pivovarov
Jonathon (Marillyn) Beard
Stephen (Melanie) Beard
Susan (Mark) Fife
Great Grandchildren Natalie Wilson
Abigail Beard
Michael Pivovarov
Jack Fiechtner
Louis Feichtner
Naomi Beard
Tabitha Beard
Tobias Beard
Poeme Beard
She was preceded in death by her husband William Sr. and a daughter in law Carol.
Online condolences may be left by visiting Pauline's obituary at www.esterdahlmortuary.com