Dorothy Marliette Beard

Mrs. Jesse Beard, Marliette, passed away sleeping peacefully on Wednesday, June 17, 2015. Marliette was born November 30, 1922, in Denver, Colorado. At an early age she moved with her parents to Cimmaron New Mexico and later to Santa Fe. In junior high she met Jess, who would eventually become her husband of almost 75 years.

Marliette was bookkeeper for 42 years at the family business. She enjoyed playing the piano, attending Community Concert performances and other musical events. She was proud of her multi-generational Southwestern roots, loved sightseeing in the mountains, was always ready for a travel adventure and enjoyed entertaining family and friends. Her beautiful smile and outgoing nature will be missed.

She is survived by her husband Jess, son Jim, daughter Joanne, granddaughters Dawnette, Theresa and Debbie, also great-granddaughter Alex and great-grandsons J.R., Tanner, and Skyler, as well as cousin Bob and nephews Myron and Mike.

Visitation is Friday, June 19th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 East Ute St.

Funeral services for Marliette will be Saturday, June 20th at 11:00 a.m. at Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 East Ute St. with Dorothy Nobis a long time family friend officiating the service. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery, 6917 East Main St., in Farmington.

Pallbearers: Jim Beard, Mike Beard, Robert Beck, Matthew Purkiss
Honorary pallbearers: Art Aragon, Bob Bowland, Ed Hartman, Johnny Oakley, Jack Shaughnessy, and Larry Thrower.

Marliette is in the care of Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, (505) 325-8688