christina(kapp) Reeves
Saturday April 24, 2010 at
1:21 PM
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She will always be remembered in all our hearts. She was my Kindergarden Teacher, which I loved, and she was a great Kindergarden Graduation Organizer, I may have been only 5, then but she held my heart.
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Norma (Hansen) Stevenson
Wednesday April 7, 2010 at
12:58 PM
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Mrs. Scott had a true gift for inspiring her students to do their best while making them feel welcome and confident as they began their new sholastic adventure. I delight in many fond memories of her as I'm sure most of her students do. My condolences to her family.
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SHIRLEY DUKES
Saturday April 3, 2010 at
9:51 AM
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BARBARA WAS ALL SIX OF MY CHILDREN'S KINDERGARTEN TEACHER.
THEY ALL LOVED HER. AND WHEN I WAS
IN HIGH SCHOOL, I WAS A TEACHER'S AID FOR HER. ALSO I WENT TO SCHOOL WITH HER DAUGHTER-IN-LAW,
JOANN SCOTT, AND HER SON GORDIE.
I THINK KENNY WAS A COUPLE GRADES
AHEAD OF ME. MY OLDEST DAUGHTER,
JEAN, WAS IN THE SAME GRADE
AS BARBIE, AND THEY GRADURATED
TOGETHER. SHE WAS SUCH A WONDERFUL PERSON, AND BEAUTIFUL.
NOT ONLY ON THR OUTSIDE, BUT ALSO
IN THE INSIDE. SHE WILL TRULY BE
MISSED. BARBARA, WILL BE MISSED.
I NEVER HEARD HER SAY ANYTHING
CRUEL, OR BAD ABOUT ANYONE.
I SEND MY SYMPATHY TO ALL OF THE
FAMILY. GOD BLESS EACH ONE OF YOU. SHIRLEY DUKES
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SHIRLEY DUKES
Saturday April 3, 2010 at
9:37 AM
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Bob and Betty Braman
Friday April 2, 2010 at
11:08 AM
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We add our sympathy but especially our expressions of great admiration! Barb was fortunate that I moved to Sheridan in 3rd grade, so she didn't have to deal with me (Bob) in Kindergarten!, though she was still teaching then. Betty and I have nothing but great thoughts of her. She was a Sheridan pillar, but she helped shape many "pillarettes" to keep the community strong. Some sadness for you all, mixed with joy for her life. Much happiness in heaven.
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Sandi Jagnow
Friday April 2, 2010 at
9:44 AM
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I am so sorry for your loss. I well remember having Barbara for a teacher. She was an excellent role model and I know she will be missed greatly. My deepest sympathy. Sandi Jagnow
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Deborah Russell
Friday April 2, 2010 at
12:33 AM
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Mrs. Scott was my kindergarten teacher and a good friend to my mother, Doris Russell. My thoughts are with her family.
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Randy and Gaylia Ross
Thursday April 1, 2010 at
6:14 PM
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My thoughts and prayers are with all of you! She was one awesome lady! I am so glad my husband, youngest daughter, and granddaughter have had the opportunity to have such wonderful teachers in the two BARB's, both super ladies!!! The heaven's have opened up for her, welcoming her into the great kingdom! God bless her forever!
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Cristie Peterman Hardy
Thursday April 1, 2010 at
1:29 PM
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My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Barbara was a wonderful teacher and loving person. I was in her first kindergarten graduation class.
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Sandy Warner
Thursday April 1, 2010 at
9:56 AM
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Such a wonderful lady! And the matriarch of a wonderful legacy of teaching she brought to Sheridan Elementary, not only herself but in her daughter, Mrs. Millard who had both of my sons in Kindergarten and granddaughter, Mrs. Bowen who was a wonderful 3rd grand teacher for my youngest son. She was an awesome role model and a truly beautiful lady, inside and out! And will be truly missed. We thank God for all the time that he blessed us with her presence here on earth. My prayers are with all the family.
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Wendy Springsteen
Thursday April 1, 2010 at
6:54 AM
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To Barbara Scott Beard's Family: Though I didn't know Mrs. Scott well, I think of her as one of the Sheridan icons. I know she is well thought of in the community and will be missed.
Wendy Springsteen
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Casey, Lindsey & Finnegan Williams
Thursday April 1, 2010 at
6:49 AM
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Condolences to the Scott Family and to the Millard family! You will be in our thoughts and prayers during this time of loss. As you all know, Barbara had a huge impact on the people she came in contact with and she will always be remembered!
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Ann Courter
Wednesday March 31, 2010 at
9:16 PM
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TO THE SCOTT/MILLARD FAMILIES. IT IS SO HARD TO BE SO FAR AWAY WHEN SOMEONE I WAS VERY CLOSE TO PASSES AWAY. I WILL BE THINKING OF YOU WHEN YOU HAVE THE FUNERAL THURSDAY. SHE WAS A GREAT LADY AND I LEARNED SO MUCH FROM HER IN THE 3 1/2 YEARS I HELPED IN KINDERGARTEN WITH HER. I ALSO REMEMBER THE FIRST KINDERGARTEN GRADUATION. HOW BUSY WE WERE. I AM ALSO GLAD I COULD TAKE BARB AROUND A FEW YEARS BACK WHEN SHE COULD NOT DRIVE. WE HAD GOOD TIMES AND ENJOYED LUNCH TOGETHER.
LOVE TO ALL--ANNIE
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Laurie Shaffer
Wednesday March 31, 2010 at
6:49 PM
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Mrs Millard, I was so sad and shocked when Delanie told me your mom had passed away. She will always be very special to me. She was a huge part of our "school family" being my dad's Kindergarten teacher, Gregg's and mine. So very saddened for you all. Know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Craig and Laurie Shaffer
Ryan, Trenton and Delanie
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Marti McConnell
Wednesday March 31, 2010 at
6:15 PM
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Barb, Greg, Scott & Kate (and family), I was very saddened to hear that your mom/grandmother had passed away. She was a very special and unique lady. My sincere condolances on your loss. Sheridan has lost yet another jewel.
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Marilyn Chapin
Wednesday March 31, 2010 at
5:49 PM
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Barbara was my first grade teacher in Sheridan. What a wonderful person to know.
Our prayers and condolences go out to all of Barbara's family.
Steve and Marilyn Chapin
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Jan Pearl
Wednesday March 31, 2010 at
5:07 PM
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Don't know if I'll be able to go to the funeral tomorrow as I have some pretty serious breathing problems. I have two great memories of Barb. One was her morning ritual...come in, sit down and then we'll do the pledge of allegiance, and then we'll sing. Barb would play the piano and those little munchkins would sing. One memory is "In kindergarten we have fun, we sing and dance and do something and run." Guess memory failed me, but music was always important to her. My next best memory was Judy and Betty crawling in the window of the kindergarten room with pizza or something for Tyler's birthday and Barb and I just enjoyed it. Great lady!
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HANSEN VISION CENTER
Wednesday March 31, 2010 at
3:04 PM
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WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. PLEASE KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
DR. ROCKY HANSEN, DR. MANDY RUSSELL, DR. AMY DINARDO AND STAFF
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Merlin and Jan OBerry
Wednesday March 31, 2010 at
2:43 PM
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What a wonderful person she was! She taught kindergarten to both of us and all 3 of our daughters. I was privileged to be her "typist" when she was taking a college course required for her continuation as a teacher one year and we had a good time chatting when I was supposed to be working. God seldom blesses us with anyone so wonderful! May God comfort and bless the family. What a fine legacy she leaves to them ... and to all of us!
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Preston Staines
Wednesday March 31, 2010 at
2:42 PM
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I have great memories of good times at the Scott house. Please know that I am thinking of all of you.
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Norma (Weedmark) Van Harn
Wednesday March 31, 2010 at
10:43 AM
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My heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of Barbara's family. If my memory is correct, I believe that you, Kenny, and I were in the same grade in elementary school. To each of you, your Mom was one of my favorite teachers. She was a wonderful lady and I have never forgotten her. I am glad you were able to have her for so many years and even though she had a good long life, I know it is still a big loss. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Norma
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Marvin and Janice Neitzel
Wednesday March 31, 2010 at
9:26 AM
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To Barbara and Greg and rest of family: we are thinking about you during this time of losing your dear mother.
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Mechela Beardslee Anderson
Wednesday March 31, 2010 at
8:48 AM
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Kindergarten Class of 1975!
Sheridan definitely has lost one of its finest! I cannot imagine anyone has forgotten his or her Kindergarten graduation! It was a BIG deal to the kids and all thanks to Mrs. Scott! There was always a sparkle in her eye when she spoke to you and she NEVER forgot your name. She will be missed.
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Heidi Springsteen Pollard
Wednesday March 31, 2010 at
8:46 AM
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My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Mrs. Scott was my Kindergarten teacher. I still remember her patience and calmness. She was a wonderful teacher and a kind person.
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darrell & nancy king
Wednesday March 31, 2010 at
8:36 AM
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mrs scott was a loving person, a wonderful teacher & friend. god has taken her from us up to his kingdom where she will stand beside him. live in our thoughts. you are & forever will be missed
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Luke Wyckoff
Wednesday March 31, 2010 at
7:28 AM
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Mrs. Scott as I knew her was a wonderful woman and a great Kindergarten teacher. She was a close friend to all of the Wyckoff's and anyone who knew her - she will be missed.....
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Jane Wyckoff Kingshott
Wednesday March 31, 2010 at
7:17 AM
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Mrs. Scott was such a beautiful influence on our entire family. What a role model! My sympathy to the whole family.
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SUsan Wyckoff McFarland
Wednesday March 31, 2010 at
6:58 AM
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We are so sorry for your loss. To the Grandkids... how fortunate we all were to have grandparents we knew while WE were adults. Your grandma was such a nice lady. I always liked that she was my dad's Kindergarten teacher and my borthers too! She will be missed in the Village.
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Sharon Kreeger Hurst
Tuesday March 30, 2010 at
6:58 PM
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I have fond memories on Mrs. Scott as she was my kindergarten teacher when I moved to Sheridan at the age of 5 1/2. I had gone part of the year in Greenville and then we moved to Sheridan. I cried so hard and she calmed me down. She was always so nice and caring. She was the beginning of many pleasant memories I have of school and of Sheridan. Thank you for the memories, Mrs. Scott.
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Del and Suzanne Tucker
Tuesday March 30, 2010 at
5:49 PM
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Barb was a second Mother to the Wyckoff children who were neighbors. As a teacher she had three generations of our family. Most of all, she and her family have been life long friends.
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Ron and Dee Springsteen
Tuesday March 30, 2010 at
4:07 PM
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What a remarkable legacy she leaves! Now she has achieved the ultimate graduation. Father, bless her family's memories.
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Barbara Scott Beard died Monday, March 29, 2010 in Sheridan. She was born December 20, 1912 in Middleton, the daughter of Clyde and Flora (Wood) Mertz. After the death of her mother in 1915, Barbara was raised by her stepmother, Ethel. She graduated from Middleton High School in 1931 and attended Central State Teachers College (Central Michigan University). She met Clinton V. Scott in college and they were married in 1935 in Cadillac. They moved to Sheridan in 1936 and together raised five children. She was married to Clinton for 35 years. After being widowed, she married Theo Beard in 1980. She was married to Theo until his death in 1993. Barbara taught school for 35 years. She started Kindergarten Graduation in Sheridan in 1958. She retired from Central Montcalm Public Schools in 1977. She was a member of St. Bernadette of Lourdes Catholic Church and Women's Club, the We Care for Kids Council, Sheridan Community Hospital Volunteers, VFW Lester J. Sitts Post 5065 Auxiliary, and the Sheridan Lioness Club. In 1999, she was named the Montcalm County Senior of the Year. In recent years, Barbara enjoyed playing golf, going to the Six Lakes dances, working in her flower beds, traveling, and caring for children. She was a good mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend and will be greatly missed by all who knew her, especially her children, Kenneth and Carol Scott of Grand Rapids, Gordon and JoAnn Scott of Edna, TX, Stephen and Cathy Scott of Sheridan, Randall and Beth Scott of Stanton, and Barbara and Greg Millard of Six Lakes; 20 grandchildren and spouses; 19 great-grandchildren; and her sister-in-law, Caroline Scott of St. Louis. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, Clinton Scott and Theo Beard; her sister and brother-in-law, Geraldine and Fred Goodell; her brother-in-law, Louis Scott; and her great-grandchild, Jacob Bowen. Funeral services including committal will be held Thursday at 11:00 AM at the Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville, with Rev. Anthony Britto of St. Bernadette of Lourdes Catholic Church officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM and Thursday from 10:00 to 11:00 prior to the service. The Rosary will be prayed Wednesday at 7:30 PM. Interment will be in Sheridan Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Barbara's honor may be given to Sheridan Community Hospital, St. Bernadette of Lourdes Catholic Church, or to Sheridan Elementary School. 
