Donald John Beyrand, 79, Vero Beach

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.

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