Malcolm Beaton

Age 83. Beloved husband of Daryl. Loving father of Sheri (Greg) Gosser and Shawn (Dale) Richardson. Dear brother of Ann Mari Prush, Ambrose Beaton, late Mary Henry, late Kathryn Montroy, late Margaret "Benjie" Lesko, late Clara Bondy, late Theresa Beaton, late Judy Wasztyl, late Finlay, late Roderick and the late Angus Beaton. 8 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

Malcolm graduated from Our Lady of Lourdes in River Rouge. He married Daryl Himick in 1964 and settled in Allen Park where they raised their daughters, Sheri and Shawn. Malcolm was a journeyman construction electrician with Local 58.  Malcolm enjoyed family vacations with his wife, children and grandchildren. He loved fishing, bike riding, casino trips and watching sports. He was an outstanding athlete. He will be remembered for his generosity, quick wit, sense of humor, contagious laughter and his million dollar smile. He served In the United States Army. He was a member of the Allen Park Police and Fire Commission for almost 30 years. He served as an usher at St. Frances Cabrini Church for 25 years. He donated his time delivering Meals on Wheels for 15 years. He was a fun and loving Papa to Brenden, Chelsea(Rick) Amanda(Tony) Ashlea(Alex) Rachel(Ryan)Kelsey, Keryn and Karli. Great grandfather to Alyiah, Addalynn, Aryn, Mackenzie, Max, Dahlia, Dominic, Finn and Rowan.
He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

Visitation 3:00pm - 8:00pm Friday, August 23 at Weise Funeral Home, 7210 Park, Allen Park (313-382-1150).

Funeral service 10:00am Saturday, August 24 (In state from 9:30am) at St. Frances Cabrini Church, 9000 Laurence (at Wick), Allen Park.

Interment Michigan Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions should be directed to the ALS Association (donate online at www.alsa.org/donate or by mail to PO Box 37022, Boone, Iowa 50037-0022) or to the River Rouge Animal Shelter (100 W. Pleasant Street, River Rouge MI 48218)