Lois Margaret Beard, 90, was born Aug. 17, 1924, the 2nd of 4 children born to Lewis C and Clara M Schrader. She passed on Friday, Feb. 13, 2015, at her Wichita home. Lois was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Marilyn A Metcalf; and her husband, James William Beard. Lois is survived by her siblings: sister, Josephine L Payne of Wichita; and brother, Donald L Schrader of Siloam Springs, AR; as well as by her children, Candace M Nation of Lake Waukomis, MO, Terrence W Beard of Wichita, Cynthia L Beard of Kansas City, MO, and Christine J Casement of Wichita; and by her 11 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. Lois is interred at Old Mission Mausoleum in Wichita, alongside her beloved husband and parents. In lieu of a funeral, a private family Celebration of Life will be held.