Anna Marie Beard

Anna died Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at Mory's Haven in Columbus.

Anna Marie Beard was born March 16, 1920 in rural Humphrey, Nebraska to Hilger and Josephine (Wegener) Greisen. She received her education in Platte Center. She then worked in Omaha for a few years. Anna Marie married George K. Beard on March 2, 1946 in Omaha. She worked at St. Mary's Hospital and later the Columbus Community Hospital from 1957-1972 as a nurses aid. She was a member of St. Anthony Church, St. Theresa Sodality, Perpetual Adoration and , American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed travelling, gardening, reading and spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Anna Marie is survived by:
Husband: George Beard Columbus, NE
Son: John Beard Branson, MO
Daughter: Georgia Beard Omaha, NE
Son: Robert Beard Lafayette, CO
Son: Douglas Beard Columbus, NE
Sister: Geraldine Scanlan Papillon, NE
Brother: Dr. Norman (Joann) Greisen St. Marys, KS
Sister: Jeannie Korus Columbus, NE
Brother: Harry (Joan) Greisen Columbus, NE
Grandson: Justin, Brian, Brandon Beard
Great Grandsons: Braedon, Chase, Trevor Beard
Great Granddaughter: Brie Beard
Many Nieces & Nephews
Special Friends: Diane, Britany, Scott, Nichole Jordan, Logan, Jaden

She was preceded in death by:
Father Hilger Greisen
Mother Josephine Greisen
Brother Art Greisen
Brother Robert Greisen
Sister Valeria Liebig