______________________ Daniel P. Beard, 72, Wyandotte, OK, passed away November 29, 2020 at his home in rural Wyandotte after an illness. Daniel Paul Beard was born April 16, 1948 in Jefferson City, MO the son of Paul and Lucille (Stephens) Beard. Dan formerly worked for Boeing from 1976 to 1989. He then owned and operated Custom Machine in Stark City from 1989-2004. From 2004 to 2012 he worked for Thermal Engineering until he retired. Dan enjoyed hunting, fishing, motor cross, motorcycles, engineering, boating, being home and especially spending time with his family. Daniel Paul Beard married Charolette Brand October 7, 1966 in Joplin, MO and she survives. Additional survivors include his children; Daniel Keith Beard, Wyandotte, OK, Charolette Ann Roberts, Ft. Worth, TX and Brian Paul Beard, Stark City, MO; siblings, Cindy Mayhill, Arkansas City, KS, Richard Beard, Oklahoma City, OK, George Beard, Arkansas City, KS, Bill Beard, Neosho, MO and David Beard, Springfield, MO; 11 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. The body has been taken for cremation under the direction of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca, MO. The family will hold a Celebration of Life Memorial Service at a later date.