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Roni Filla
November 19, 2010
Our Families were so close and what seemed like inseparable for a few years all thanks to Ramona Pony Baseball and our serving on the Board of Directors together. Our boys being on the same team and you as a wonderful Coach, Friend and Confidant. Gosh, all those late night meetings, all that Volunteer stuff year after year, all the dinners together, Pool Parties, Parking Cars for the Rodeo and Fair, and I could go on.
We loved you,Mike, Betsy and of course the Boys You all will always be in our hearts, and our hearts will always be with the Family you have left behind. Rest Easy Michael, as we will all be together again, sometime.God Bless You and May God give strength to your Family when the need arises. Goodby Old Friend
The Filla's, Roni, Ernie and EJ
Evy (Holbrook) Newton
November 10, 2010
It is hard to find the right words right now.... Michael and I dated in high school; he was thoughtful, kind, fun-loving, and a terrific dancer! In college, he encouraged a friend of his, Ed Newton, to ask me out. "You two would be perfect together!" Two years later (1969), Mike was in our wedding--and we remain grateful to him for his matchmaking wisdom. Life took us in different directions, and then a few years ago at a reunion, we spent time together and Mike proudly showed me photos--lovingly kept in his wallet--of his wife and sons. At the time, the sparkle in his eyes and voice told me how deeply he loved and felt loved by his family. Ed and I sincerely hope that your family's sorrow is eased a little by many happy memories with such a good, caring, loving man.
Dave Ponsford
November 7, 2010
Mike, you were a college friend of my older brother Mike. The summer after I graduated from Crawford, you let me help you coach the Sunset Merchants Pony league team. That experience convinced me that I wanted to teach and coach for a living. Although I never coached baseball again, I just last year retired from coaching high school football for 37 years. You taught me much, and I owe you big time.
God bless your family........Dave Ponsford
Sally Marshall-Hyde
November 6, 2010
Sorry to hear about Michael. I have not seen him since we graduated from high school, but I still have very fond memories of him from Horace Mann and Crawford. I do remember he used to play baseball in the Pony league and sometimes I would watch him play up at the old field that was near Chollas Lake and what was considered the land-fill at that time. In the 7th and 8th grade I danced with him many times at after school dances and do remember that he was about the only boy at school who could dance the fast dances, and that made him very popular with the girls. I don't think he had an enemy in the world as he was a pretty charming guy, even at that young age. My condolences to the family.
Sally Marshall-Hyde
Mike - basking in what he loved with all his heart.
Dixie Pettit
November 5, 2010
Mike, you will be missed by so many people in this community. The legacy of the PONY team's growth over the years is a grand testimony to the hard-working, selfless man you have blessed us all with. I enjoyed our talk and thank you for sharing such a large part of yourself with so many people. To Mike's family - I haven't the words to express how incredibly blessed I felt by the stories he shared with me. My deepest condolences to each and every one of you. - Dixie Pettit - Ramona Sentinel
Shawn Scott
November 5, 2010
Mike always called me "Bucket head", I will miss that and him very much. I worked with Mike for several years together and even when we didn't we still stayed in touch. Mike taught me a lot about the building industry. My condolences to his family
Rex Gammon
November 5, 2010
Mike was one of the good guys. We'll miss you old friend, but will keep the old memories.
Save us some room in those greener pastures; of course, after you cut the grass... Love ya bud.
frank cassaday
November 5, 2010
Am so sorry to learn of mikes illness and death..he was always one of the best friends anyone could have and an original San Diego River Rat..
untill we meet again to party in Heaven.
God bless you and yours....
Frank Cassaday .Ohio
laura Kiloh-Petretta
November 5, 2010
Michael was such a good friend in Jr. High and High School and although we lost touch over the years, I've never forgotten what a kind and sweet person he was. I was just so sorry to see he had passed. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
John McClimon
November 4, 2010
Michael,
To my Brother In law, my friend and my SDSU Alumni Brother, I will miss you. You were always available for a good talk, a good laugh and a great big bear hug. I know you are now - once again yelling about the pitcher and leading the charge on Sunday! Rest in peace Johnny
Stephanie,Blake and Mike McClimon
November 4, 2010
Sending you gentle hugs, to comfort you, and to let you know you're on our minds and in our hearts.
wm and tamara smith
November 3, 2010
our prayers are with you mike and your family, you will be missed.
R ~
November 3, 2010
Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day, unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear ... Thinking about you all during this difficult time.
CJ Barker
November 3, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Hazel Robinson
November 3, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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