Wilbin Eddings ?Bill? Beard passed away June 13, 2013. He now rejoices with his Lord and Savior along with reuniting with many friends and love ones. He was born December 4, 1918, in Hominy, OK to parents Earl Lincoln Beard, Sr. and Mary Ellen Wilbin Beard. He is one of five children, one brother and three sisters. Bill graduated from Tulsa Central High School, Class of 1937?. He began his college career at the University of Tulsa which was interrupted by the Korean War. He served in the Navy as an Ensign and is a World War II Veteran. After the war he returned to the University of Tulsa to earn his degree in accounting. He was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. He began and ended his 52 year banking career as a Senior Vice President with First National of Tulsa. It was there he met his wife, Kathleen Fassino, at a dance held by the bank. They were married 69 wonderful years and continued dancing throughout their lives. They also loved playing bridge with friends and were lifelong supporters of University of Tulsa Football and Basketball teams. Bill was a member of First Presbyterian Church where he served in various leadership capacities. He was a lifelong member of the Kiwanis. He also served as Board President for both Southwood Country Club and Philcrest Hills Tennis Club.

They had two children, Mike and Margaret. They lived their lives in Tulsa Oklahoma where they raised their Children. Bill was a passionate, competitive tennis player. He shared his love of the game with Kathleen, Mike and Margaret which was passed on the grandchildren.

Bill and Kathleen?s greatest joy was their 6 grandchildren who grew up in Tulsa. They spent many hours and vacation trips watching their grandchildren in all kinds of events including tennis, soccer, basketball, football, gymnastics and school activities.

Bill is survived by his wife, Kathleen, son Mike Beard and wife Susie, daughter Margaret Beard Martinson and husband Bill, grandchildren Chris Beard and wife Lindsay, Dusty Beard and wife Julie, Lindsey Martinson Boesch and husband Josh, Heidi Martinson, Jeff Martinson and wife Roxanne and Andra Beard Nelson and her husband Roy: 8 great grandchildren, 7 boys and 1 girl.

Services will be held Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at First Presbyterian Church, 709 S Boston Ave., Tulsa, OK at 11:00am. In lieu of Flowers the family requests that donations be made to Grace Hospice Tulsa, OK or First Presbyterian Church of Tulsa. Moore Southlawn 918-663-2233. Share memories at www.moorefuneral.com .