Michael William Beeman's Obituary
BEEMAN
Michael William, over 60 year South Florida resident, popular realtor and banker, passed away January 9th, 2012. Michael lived the past 36 years in Coral Gables. Working the past 16 years as a real estate agent, earning “Salesperson of the Year” a number of times. Michael served on the Historic Preservation Board for the City of Coral Gables, was a volunteer guide and docent for 20 years with the Biltmore Hotel and a volunteer for the Hearing and Speech Board for 20 years, a United Way Agency. Michael traveled throughout California, Europe, Russia, Jamaica, Mexico City and the Yucatan, making friends throughout the world. Michael is a North Miami High School Graduate, 1960, where he was an active Thespian and received one of the “Pioneer Awards”. Michael attended the University of Florida and the University of Miami. He is survived by brother, Jeff and Jeff’s partner, Penny from Santa Cruz, California, along with nieces Tricia and Caitlin and three grandchildren. Michael’s spirit will be joining his brother, Paul, mother, Helene Patricia (Pat) and father, Harry (Hank) along with stepmother Darby. Michael was an active member of AA for 40 years, a bank officer with the City of Coral Gables for 20 years, and a board member for the City of Coral Gables Historic Board. Michael continually expressed special thanks for his circle of friends that supported him through his complications of diabetes, especially Robert, Adrienne, Amelio, Eisa, Ric and Ken. Caregivers Candace and Simone and nurse Emanuela and Marcelo were special to Michael, Dr. Eisman, organizer Barbara and the extensive other friends that supported Michael the last few years, are so much appreciated. Service at St. Mark’s Church in Coral Gables officiated by Rev. Dr. Arnold Perry, will be held Saturday, January 28th at 1:00 pm. Following the service a celebration of life reception at the Biltmore Hotel from 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm. In lieu of flowers donations to your favorite animal rescue/adoption program.
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