Charles E. Beauchamp

Charles E. Beauchamp; of Oakland; age 71; June 30, 2016. Charles is the beloved husband of Donna for 51 years; loving father of Charles (Shatha) Beauchamp Jr. and Aldo E. (Melissa) Beauchamp; and dear grandfather of Lalena and Matthew. He is also survived by his brothers Del (Roberta) and Mark; and many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents Willard and Pat Beauchamp; and his sister Cynthia.  Charles retired as a Tool Maker from Ford Motor Co. after 35 years.  He was an avid fisherman who enjoyed the art of creating his own flies.  He also loved cars and snowmobiles, and will always be remembered for taking his 30 footer thru the North Channel.  Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, July 7, 2016 at 11am at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lake Orion.   The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 2-8pm at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Lake Orion with Rosary Prayers beginning at 7pm.  Interment Christian Memorial Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Humane Society or to St. Joseph Catholic Church.  Reflections may be shared by visiting www.sparksgriffin.com .