Mike Beecroft, age 67 of Plymouth, passed away on March 26, 2013. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio on March 14, 1946. Loving husband of Peggy. Dear father of Brandi Hernandez. Step father of Chris (Sherri) Soave. Proud grandfather of Steven, Isabella and Ryan . Surived by his niece; Kim Oliva and by nephews; Bob (Cathy) Beecroft and Ron (Tina) Beecroft. Also survived by his longtime friends Ed Rafferty and his family; Mary (Alex) McVicar, Aidan & Jamie Rafferty and by Dale (Karen) Mitchell. Mike became a pilot while serving his country in the United States Air Force. After the military he went to work, and later retired as a pilot from Zantop Airlines. Friends may visit the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home 280 South Main St., Plymouth on Saturday, March 30, 2013 from 3:00pm until time of funeral service at 7:00pm. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association 20300 Civic Center Dr. STE 100 Southfield, MI 48076-4166.