Sacramento, California
BEARD, Michael J. July 3, 1949 - Jan. 8, 2012.Michael passed doing what he loved, riding his bike with friends. A fourth generation resident of Sacramento, he graduated with honors from UC Davis as a Mechanical Engineer and served his country from 1971-72 as a Peace Corps volunteer in Uganda and...
Read MoreHe was one of my dad's best friends from high school. In addition to hooking me up with my first job (at Crystal), I never knew Mike to be anything but a very kind, brilliant man. He will be very missed in my house.
Brett Shanley
May 18, 2012 | Gold River, CA
My heart goes out to all of those people who knew and loved Michael. His great personality and wit will dearly be missed. I have many fond memories of Michael's great cooking, sharing the holidays with his wonderful family and the many great vacations that he shared with my sister. He was a fabulous influence on my sister introducing her to jogging, backpacking, biking and cross-country skiing. I look forward to sharing with his many friends and relatives the celebration of life for Michael.
Karen Kelley
February 29, 2012 | San Leandro, CA
So sorry to hear about Mike. He was a good man and funny too! Always treated me well. He will be missed. My condolences to his family. Mike Lorenzo
February 19, 2012
my condolences goes out to mikes mother family and friends . i worked at vita freze for 20 years mike was a great boss man and friend.he will be missed by so many people and friends
carol ash
January 30, 2012 | Coquille, OR
I worked with mike when he was the head man of vita freze, I feel it was a great honor to work with him!!!I still hold him in a of high respect after 3o years at the plant he will always be the man I hold as my BOSS.I know he will be missed in so many was!!!
mel standiford
January 28, 2012 | Coquille, OR
I was so sorry to hear of Mike's passing, and my heart goes out to his family and friends who have suffered this untimely loss. Mike was a great friend in high school, and I know he remained such to all who were close to him in later life.
Duane Bender
January 23, 2012 | Rogers, AR
MY CONDOLENCES' TO MIKE'S FAMILY' I HAD WORKED WITH MIKE FOR 15 YRS. AT VITAFREZE''HE WAS ALWAYS A FAIR MAN' AND A GREAT MANGER.I WAS OUT OF WORK'AND HE GAVE ME THE CHANCE TO CHANGE MY LIFE! WHEN HE HIRED ME.THANK YOU MIKE. BOB BURNS...
January 23, 2012
My condolences to Mike's family and friends and especially Beth. I worked for/with Mike for 13 years and truly appreciated his compassionate leadership not to mention his sardonic sense of humor. Mike was a special boss/friend!
Brian Schatzman
January 23, 2012 | El Dorado Hills, CA
My condolences to all of Mikes survivors and many friends. Although I live in Massachusetts I met Mike as Beth is my daughter and they had a great relationship- sharing their love of hiking, camping, dogs etc. I'll always remember enjoying the best macaroni and cheese Mike made. He was an accomplished cook and will be sorely missed. Bob Byer
January 23, 2012
