Michael W. “Mike” Beale

Beale, Michael W. "Mike", of Berkeley, Missouri, died on Thursday, May 3, 2012 at the age of 51. Dear husband Christine Beale NEE: Gailus; dear son born to Kenneth and Helen Beale; loving father of Corey Michael Beale; dear step-father of Justin (Liz Costello, Granddog Apollo) Paul, Ed Donohue and Emma Donohue; dear brother of Roger (LaVonne) Beale; dear brother-in-law of Barb (Jeff) Gelber, Pat Coy, Rose (Bill) Howard, Phil (Shirley) Gailus, Jim Gailus and Larry (Sandy) Gailus; also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mike was a piano and keyboard player for St. Mark's Presbyterian Church in Chesterfield and Bethel Providence Church. Mike was very musically talented. He enjoyed playing the keyboard, piano and also enjoyed singing. He wrote a variety of music and songs including the 50 year anniversary hymns for St. Mark's Presbyterian Church "The Friendship Hymn". He also played in a variety of rock n roll bands throughout the years. Most of all he enjoyed spending time in his back yard with his wife, Chris and dog "Simba" and pet parakeet "Mr. Winter Snow".. Memorials may be made to the family (c/o Christine Beale).