Michael Joseph McGuan

Michael Joseph McGuan

On May 1, 2014 the world lost a one-of-a-kind personality in Michael Joseph McGuan. Raised in East Chicago, Indiana, Michael was 76 years old when he was taken by cancer, but he lived a life that most men dream of, passionately seized each day, and shared a love of life up until his final moments. Joining the United States Marine Corp during the Korean War, Michael did his boot camp at Camp Pendleton where he was introduced to Southern California. After three years of service Michael returned to East Chicago, married Beth McGuan and had his first son Danny McGuan. Soon after the new family relocated to Southern California where Michael built his family and life. Spending the next 30 years as a resident of Beverly Hills, Michael was active with the Beverly Hills Rotary Club and an active parishioner of the Church of the Good Shepard. Moving to La Jolla and later retiring to Palm Desert Michael cherished his life in Southern California and in the last few years he found his heart in Palm Desert where he lived and loved with all of his soul until the end. Survived by his wife, Judy McGuan; his three children, Danny, Kelly and Christine; and his grandchildren, Brandon, Jacquelin, Tommy, Caitlin and Alyssa, we will not forget the wonderful life that he gave us, the wonders that he showed us, and the self-reliant individuals that he made of us. There are few people like Michael, and those fortunate enough to have been blessed by his presence can agree on that. He will be missed by the many friends he made over the years, and most of all by his loving family. Memorial services are to be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 30, 2014 at the Church of the Good Shepherd located at 504 North Roxbury Drive, Beverly Hills, California, 90210. For details on funeral services please contact Jennifer McGuan at 661-373-1977 or at our email: McGuanClan@yahoo.com.

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