Donald John Beyrand, 79, died Oct. 12, 2011, at Indian River Medical Center, Vero Beach.
He was born in Farrell, Pa., and lived in Vero Beach since the mid-1980s, coming from Detroit.
Before retirement, he worked for Chrysler as a clay modeler.
He was an Army veteran of the Korean War.
He was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Vero Beach, where he was a member of the choir and a cantor.
He also was a member of the United Auto Workers.
Survivors include his daughter, Michelle Gardner, of Las Vegas; sons, Gary Beyrand, of Houston, Craig Beyrand, of Milford, Mich., and Christopher Beyrand, of Pontiac, Mich.; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Beyrand.
Memorial contributions may be made to the VNA/Hospice Foundation, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 13 at the Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home in Vero Beach with a prayer service at 7 p.m.
He will be transferred to the Harry J. Will Funeral Home in Livonia, Mich., for interment in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Detroit.
A guestbook is available at www.seawindsfh.com.
