Thomas Frank Beard, Jr.

Thomas Beard, 86, of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2013.

Born March 15, 1926, he was a veteran of the Second World War, and a long-time employee at General Motors.

Tom is survived by Maye, his wife of 62 years; daughters Susan Summerlin and Cynthia Beard; son-in-law, A.L. Summerlin; grandchildren Caitlin Summerlin and Jake Summerlin; and his brother Kenneth Beard.

The family will be having private services.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Humane Society of Greater Kansas City.