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Longtime Kenai resident Michael James Seaman, 69, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2013 of natural causes at his home.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 25, 2013 at Our Lady Of The Angels Church, 225 S. Spruce Street in Kenai.
Mike was born Dec. 12, 1943 in San Diego, California. The Seaman family moved to Alaska in 1952 and homesteaded in Nikiski. He attended Kenai Territorial School and graduated from Kenai High School. He was an active member of Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church in Kenai. Mike enjoyed cooking at The Kenai Alternative High School every Friday morning. He also enjoyed bowling, fishing, motorcycles, wood working, building and his family.
The family wrote, "Mike met Joan, his wife of 39 years, the summer of 1971. They raised their family on the Peninsula and after 45 years, he semi-retired from Mike's Appliance Repair, keeping some of his special customers, just enough to keep him busy. He loved life, filling his days riding motorcycles, snowmachining, tinkering in his garage, and coming up with crazy adventures to go on with Joan and Scruffy. Mike loved spending as much time as possible with his grandkids."
He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Elsie Seaman and brothers, David and John, and his father-in-law, Leon Quesnel.
He is survived by his wife, Joan Seaman of Kenai; daughters, Michelle Teates and her husband, Jon of Kenai and Julie Cruse and her husband, Josh of Casper, Wyoming; grandkids, Nathan and Lily Teates, and Devin, Therese and Cecile Cruse; mother-in-law, Mary Quesnel of Kenai; brothers-in-law, Alan Quesnel and his wife, Chriee of Eagle River, Paul Quesnel of Anchorage, and Brian and his wife, Lisa Quesnel of Nikiski; sister-in-law, Odette Jamieson and her husband, Gary of Eagle River; five nieces and nephews and a sister.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to your favorite charity.
Arrangements were by Peninsula Memorial Chapel. Please visit his online guestbook at www.alaskanfuneral.com.
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We just now learned of Mike's passing, so want to offer you Joan, and your gals, Julie and Michelle our love and hugs for healing during this difficult time. Mike leaves a big empty spot, and he was sure "a gem of a guy." We treasure the memories of your family, and pray that God's peace will rest on all of you.
Dave and Ruth Haring
August 14, 2013
Mike was a warm and generous person that
I remember from Kenai Central H.S. My thoughts are with his family.
Michael(Mike)Burton - Tucson-Cohoe-Kasilof.
Michael Burton
August 12, 2013
So sorry to hear of Mike's passing, he was such a great friend to Gary and I in our High School years. GOD Bless you and your family.
Amber (Berton) HALL
July 11, 2013
Joan, I am sad to hear of Mike's passing.........he was so young. I have been out of touch with friends from high school, but my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Linda Hanson Robinson
June 19, 2013
Joanie & Girls, I was so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. He was such a nice person. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jo
Joanne Cobban
June 6, 2013
Sorry to hear of Mike's passing.
I always enjoyed talking and catching up with Mike when I would run into him in town. He always had a smile on his face; he looked like a happy guy. He will be missed. My prayers go out to his amazing family.
Jackie O'Dell
May 30, 2013
R.I.P. Mike. Joan so sorry to hear of the loss of Mike. He was such a great guy. I remember working for him in Kenai a very long time ago. You both were very good to me.
Marty Hawkins
May 30, 2013
I have you and your family in my prayers.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Jeanne
Jeanne Laurie
May 28, 2013
I'm so sorry for your loss Joan. I never knew your Mike but his mother was my second grade teacher. God bless you and your family with healing and peace.
Karen (Jaynes) Dinkel
May 28, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. Joan, you and your family are in our prayers. Mike and Dixie Nugent, Corvallis, MT.
Dixie and Mike Nugent
May 27, 2013
Joan and Family. I'm so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. He was such a special person. I was blessed to have know Mike since the 60's. Your in my thoughts and prayers during this sad time.
Sallie (Card) Norman
May 24, 2013
My heart is with you & family, at this especially tough time of losing both Mike & Scruffy. Mike's wit & warmth lit up the lives around him. I love you all.
Susie Davis Thomas
May 24, 2013
Joan,Julie & Michele we are so sorry for your loss of Mike. Your in our prayers. Charles & Peggy Waguespack
May 24, 2013
Joan and girls our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. Mike was a great father and husband. He will be greatly missed.
Marty & Robin Stuart
May 24, 2013
Remembering how good Mike was to our family back in the "Sea~View, Kaknu" days. Prayers said for your family.
Andy & Janice Villegas
May 24, 2013
Putting into words one's feelings is always so inadequate---you are a wonderful family and we send our prayers and love to you. I loved seeing Mike pack his grandson around on his shoulders. A loving husband, dad and papa.
Charlie and Patty See
May 23, 2013
So sorry to hear of Mike's passing. I remember our times at Kenai Central High. God Bless the family. Sue Jackson Wortham
May 23, 2013
So sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow, just take it a day at a time.
Rose Baize
May 23, 2013
Joan and family. We are so sorry to hear about your loss. MIke was a great guy. We have known all the Seaman family for many years.We homesteaded together in the 50's. Our heart goes out to you and your family. God Bless.
Lois & Norm McGahan
Sun City, AZ
May 22, 2013
My condolences. I am very sorry I wont be able to attend the service, as I am in CA for a wedding. Please know that my thoughts are with you Joan, and family. Mike was a good guy. He will be missed. Pat Murray
May 22, 2013
Mike will be missed, he will always be in our hearts...we have one more angel watching over us..you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers!
Steve & Judy Phipps
May 22, 2013
We are saddened to hear of your loss. Mike was a true friend to my father, Jerry Russell. The world lost another great guy.
The Norman Family
May 22, 2013
Michelle, Joan, and family,
I'll always remember Mike's ready smile and joking cheerful nature. He was one of the good guys. The world is a little sadder now, without his laughter brightening the corners.
I wish I could be at the memorial service, but please know my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Amber (Brown) Jeffers
May 22, 2013
Joan, Julie & Michelle: our thoughts are for you & your families and our prayers our for your peace at this time. Mike was an outstanding gentleman and a dedicated Alaskan. God bless.
Garth & Gayle Reid
May 22, 2013
Joan we are so sorry for mikes passing we hope you and the family will be ok you were both good friends and we will miss Mike alot your frinds BOB AND BOTTONS Kasilof AK
Bob @ Bottons Bush
May 22, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My sincere sympathies to you and your family.
Sharon Barrett
May 22, 2013
Joan,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Mike will be missed by the countless people who's lives he touched with his kindness. I will mostly miss that barreling laugh. Lot's of hugs await you. Karin, Jimmy and Gabe Williamson.
Jim, Karin and Gabe Williamson
May 22, 2013
Dear Joan and family,
Sorry to hear of your loss. Many years have passed since I first met Mike and you. My many prayers for your well being. Will be out of town, real sorry I won't be at the memorial service.
Keith Struempler
Keith struempler
May 22, 2013
Dear Joan & Family,
I am sorry to hear of Mikes passing. What a Great Husband, Father, Grandpa & Friend to so many.
He will be missed.
You are all in our prayers and thoughts.
Georgia Clack
May 21, 2013
Dear Joan & Family, our hearts are sadden hearing of Mike's passing we will miss him greatly, may God be with you all.
Rudy & Jackie Villegas
May 21, 2013
Dear Joan and family, I have known Mike for years. He was the best repairman I've ever had. I could always call and talk to Mike and get the truth about my appliance problem. Never a finer man to have come a calling.I'm so sorry for your loss, may he rest now and ride like the wind.... with all sincerity, Cindy barnes
Cindy Barnes
May 21, 2013
Dear Joan and all, we are so sorry to know of Mike's passing. May memories, friends and family help you through this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kendal & Sandy Nagy
May 21, 2013
Just yesterday we all kids in school cruzin around in mid 50's hotrods. the only things in town were milkshakes/coffee at the rig cafe, highschool basketball and a movie at the quonset hut theater in soldotna and oh yea the new bowling ally in Kenai by the entrance to wildwood army base. Where has the time gone? Just saw you at the sport show my friend and we talked Bikes/familys and how bad the weather has been for biking! Going to miss you brother and wish we had spent more time togather! R.I.P. Mike Seaman
dave hutchings
May 21, 2013
Our hearts are breaking for all of you. we have nothing but fond memories of Mike. He was one of Joe's best friends as a young man. much love,
Carol Popper
May 21, 2013
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