Donald John Beyrand, 79, of Vero Beach, FL died Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at the Indian River Medical Center in Vero Beach.

Mr. Beyrand was born February 13, 1932 in Farrell, PA and moved to Vero Beach in the mid 1980's from Detroit, MI.

He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the US Army, and had worked for Chrysler as a clay modeler prior to his retirement. Mr. Beyrand was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Vero Beach where he was a member of the choir and a cantor and was a member of the UAW.

Survivors include his daughter Michelle Gardner of Las Vegas, NV; three sons, Gary Beyrand of Houston, TX, Craig Beyrand of Milford, MI and Christopher Beyrand of Pontiac, MI; 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.

Services: The family will receive friends 5-8 PM, Thursday, October 13, 2011 at the Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home in Vero Beach with a prayer service at 7 PM. Mr. Beyrand will be transferred to the Harry J. Will Funeral Home in Livonia, MI for interment in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Detroit, MI.

Arrangements are under the direction of Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach, FL. Online condolences may be left at www.coxgiffordseawinds.com.