Memories of Errol Michael Beard

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Errol Michael Beard

Portland, Oregon

May 29, 1950 - August 14, 2020

May 29, 1950 - Aug 14, 2020

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Nicole Beard

I miss you today as much today as I did on August 14th 2020. It doesn’t get easier, it changes ❤️

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Michele Lubke

I just found out that Mike was gone. I worked with him for a number of years in a prepress capacity on his projects. I was honored to be part of his creative process. I am sorry to hear about his passing. He was a passionate force of nature and I can't believe he is gone. I am so sorry for your loss.

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Steve Jordi

2018, Windy Ridge Viewpoint, Forest Rd 99, Cougar, WA, USA

Mike at St Helens looking at Mt Adams volcano

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Steve Jordi

2013, Hawthorne Bridge, Hawthorne Bridge, Portland, OR, USA

Mike on top of the bridge

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Wendy Mckay

Steve Jordi

2013, Hawthorne Bridge, Portland, OR, USA

Mike on top of the bridge

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Wendy Mckay

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Steve Jordi

It's with a heavy heart that I learned about Mike. Our loss is great.
We met back in 2013 after a few email chats about his bridges posters.
Since then, we met each time I was visiting Portland from Switzerland. We immediately became strong friends.
Our long conversations, our daily breakfasts, his delight with the fine Swiss chocolates I brought each time, his humor, the way he saw the world,... all these will be missed. Besides being talented, Mike was so sharp and bright that it was always a pleasure to spend time with him.
On Oct 23, 2019, as always, before heading back to the airport after our traditional breakfast, we hugged and said "Thanks for that wonderful time, see you again next year". I can't believe this won't happen again, it's deeply saddening.
But I will live through the wonderful memories of Mike, I was lucky to meet him and am very happy to have brought him back to Mt St Helens twice in 2015 and 2018. Wonderful times.
We all miss you Mike. May the place where you are now be filled with Art and nice wonderful friends.

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Wendy Mckay

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Al Berreth

Such a pleasure to read your memories of Mike. I knew him for 40 years and shared an infinite number of ... Read more Such a pleasure to read your memories of Mike. I knew him for 40 years and shared an infinite number of hours talking about everything.... Read more Such a pleasure to read your memories of Mike. I knew... Read more

Jeff Beard

May Peace be with you Brother..

Mike brought up that he wanted to be Celebrated for what he brought to the world.. He fought hard for people, provided beauty in his art and to the city and world he loved passionately.. He encouraged others and provided counsel to many to improve their lives.. He wanted Dance and Celebration!

He had little time for the drama conversations he would say.

Just do t was his model..

The last time we spoke, he said he is was managing his heart rate so he could work on his passions and be ready fr the next opportunity that came his way. If he was focused on the drama of the day, he would miss the opportunity that came by. The next opportunity that came by was God and he was at peace with that for he so loved what he did.

I will miss our conversations and our trips to Costco for your Hagan Das bars..

All my Love, Buffer

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MG Bertrand

Vancouver, WA, USA

My favorite family memory ~ we were with Grandma during her last days. On the day she passed, I got to be with the whole family! Seeing how sad, emotional albeit full of love and gratitude we were, Aunt Cheryl and Uncle Mike kept Stefan and me together with our blankets from Grandma. We spent the night together with Grandma on her way to heaven. Uncle Mike slept on the floor. Stefan gave me a hard time about my blanket. Aunt Cheryl showed her transcendent appreciation for family connectedness and joy despite hard times. I am deeply grateful for Uncle Mike and his appreciation and respect for me, beginning from the moment I knew him as my Uncle. It with great sadness that I connect with this memory and others, holding my Cousins and family in my heart. Thank you for sharing Uncle Mike with me. I will forever treasure his wonderful conversational skills and admire his artistic talents. I am so glad that his offerings to the world are continued through Chris and Nicole and evident in Stefan's art. With deepest appreciation and love, Gabe

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Sue Stringer

To Mike's family (I knew him as Mike), I am so sorry for your loss. I will miss Mike's enthusiasm for the Eliot neighborhood and the city of Portland. He was always interested in discussing how the Eliot News could be better and shared a few articles that he wrote with the paper. I am the editor of the paper and would love to share the obituary in our fall issue. Please reach out to me at sstringer22@gmail.com to let me know if this is ok. Sue Stringer

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Ryan Hager

Sorry for your loss. He was a great man. I really enjoyed his visits to the Steel Bridge & talking to him on the phone. I am really glad I got to go to breakfast with him a few weeks ago. He will be missed.

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Heidi Snellman

Condolences from my family to yours. Your dad was a very special man who loved to encourage creativity and artistic expression, and bring people together. He was such a big supporter of my gallery, whether it was helping hang shows or engaging in discussions with the artists and other art lovers, it wouldn’t have been the same without him. Nothing made him happier and more proud than his kids, and seeing them emerge as artists & critical thinkers. I consider myself very lucky to have had him as a friend.

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Marcia Maddock

So sorry for your loss. We enjoyed watching many youth sports games our children played in together. May your memories be a comfort. RIP Mike
The Maddocks

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Lonso Cristobal

All my thoughts and prayers to Uncle Mike and cousins, Chris and Nicole. I hope you are continuing to stay strong even during these unprecedented times. I hope to see you both soon.

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Cheryl Beard Cristobal

Dearest Nicole and Chris - all my love and hugs are with you right now. So wish I could be with you to wrap my arms around you to hold you close. I so miss your Dad so much. Our laughs, smiles and our wonderfully long conversations. I can hear him talking to me right now. All my love, forever! 😢 😘♥️😇. Aunt Cheryl

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