Carrie M. Beard

Age: 44 Married City of Residence: Lebanon, IndianaDate of death: Friday, January 17, 2014Place of death: at Indiana University Simon Cancer Center in Indianapolis Mrs. Carrie Michelle Beard was born on February 15, 1969, in Indianapolis, a daughter of Dr. Daniel Cooper and the late Judith Cooper, of Zionsville. Carrie graduated Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School in Indianapolis with the class of 1986. She continued her education at Indiana University graduating with a degree in English Education. On July 13, 1991, she was married to Mike Beard in Lebanon. He survives. She worked for Key Benefit Insurance Company in Indianapolis until the time of her diagnosis of Multiple Myeloma cancer in 2011. Prior to that, she worked for Hall, Render, Killian, Heath & Lyman law firm in Indianapolis. Carrie enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, photography and attending sporting events. Her love for football was exceptional as she followed her coach husband, player son, and cheerleader daughter up and down the sidelines. She was a devoted wife, mother, sibling, and friend to all. Memberships: Lebanon Christian Church Funeral Services will be held at the Lebanon Christian Church, 610 West 250 North, in Lebanon, on Tuesday, January 21, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Lee Faust, officiating.Visitation is planned from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, January 20, 2014, at the church in Lebanon.Interment will follow services at Salem Cemetery in Zionsville, Indiana.Myers Mortuary, 1502 North Lebanon Street, in Lebanon, Indiana is handling the arrangements. Survivors:Husband: Mike Beard – Lebanon, IndianaFather: Dr. Daniel F. Cooper – Zionsville, IndianaTwo Children: Matthew Beard – Lebanon, Indiana Katie Beard – Lebanon, IndianaFour Brothers: Brad Cooper – Franklin, Indiana Jason Cooper and wife, Holly – Zionsville, Indiana Barrett Cooper and wife, Daiva – Colorado Springs, Colorado Carter Cooper and wife, Erica – Longmont, Colorado Sister: Meredith Healy and husband, P.J. – Lewis Center, Ohio Aunt: Carol Browning and husband, Ron – Greenwood, IndianaSeveral Nieces and Nephews Deceased: Carrie was preceded in death by her mother, Judith A. Cooper and a sister, Leah Cooper. Memorials: IU Simon Cancer Center c/o IU Foundation P.O. Box 660245 Indianapolis, Indiana 46266 – 0245