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Michael Whitehead Obituary

Whitehead, Michael J.
Michael J Whitehead, 67, of Mesa, AZ passed away May 28th, 2011 in Mesa, AZ. Mr. Whitehead, a retired Vice President of Engineering was born in Southport, England. Survivors include his wife, Sharon, daughter, Jill Nowak, son, Shayne Whitehead, and granddaughters, Abby, Allison, and Avery Nowak. He was preceded in death by daughters, Michelle and Denise. Service at 11:00 am on June 4th at St. Bridget Catholic Church, 2213 N. Lindsay Rd. Mesa, AZ. 85213. Memorials in his honor may be sent to the Salvation Army. Arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Home (480-832-2850).
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Published by The Arizona Republic on Jun. 1, 2011.

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Shayne whitehead

December 12, 2024

You are still missed.

Sharon Whitefead Ackley

May 26, 2023

It´ll will be 12 years since you died in a couple of days. The pain of losing you never goes away. I miss you so very much. I rest assured that you are with God and no longer suffering! I love you so very much!

glenn walker

May 28, 2020

Michael was a man respected & loved by many of us. He brought goodness to our world, and he will always be loved & remembered.

Glenn & Sandra Walker

May 27, 2019

We fondly and prayerfully think of Michael everyday. He was a wonderful man and loved by many of us.

Judy Maisto

June 14, 2011

Sharon, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May God Bless!

Sharon Whitehead

June 13, 2011

It's been more than two weeks since you went to be with God and I am missing you more and more each day. I hope that I find the peace I know you are experiencing with God.

Shayne Whitehead

June 10, 2011

Dad, thank you for all you taught me. It's not so amazing you rebuilt the apt building from scratch, but that you taught me to do the same. I'm forever grateful for what I learned from you and will seriously miss sharing with you all the home improvment projects to come. Shayne.

Judy Kennedy

June 4, 2011

Thinking of you at this difficult time. Mike was such a happy guy, I think of him with a bib smile and kind word, Such a sad sad day, be strosng...

Barb Carlson

June 3, 2011

Mike, You were special to everone who knew you. You will be missed greatly. The memories of you will forever make us remember how lucky we were to have you been apart of our lives. Rest in peace.

George & Debbie Young

June 3, 2011

Sharon, Our love and thoughts are with you and the family in this time of the loss of your beloved Michael.
Michael, Be at peace in God's grace.

Sandy & Glenn Walker

June 2, 2011

Mike, the times we shared were always positive and you will always be thought of as exceptional in every way. You will be missed and our prayers go with you.

June 2, 2011

Miss you dad. Love you!

Cindy Zilinek

June 2, 2011

Mike, you were a great brother-in-law. It was fun to play sudoku with you and go fishing. I also loved competing with you between the Seattle and Arizona football and baseball teams. I'll miss the good times we shared.

Granddaughter Abby

June 2, 2011

I hope you have a happy life in heaven. You are an awesome Grandpa.

Granddaughter Allison

June 2, 2011

Have a good time with Jesus.

Diane Cassidy

June 1, 2011

Mike was a character I'm glad I got to work with at AZWater. Thank you, Sharon, for sharing him with the rest of us.

Stormy Rembold

June 1, 2011

Mike, I miss all your wonderful stories. It was a pleasure working with you. Stormy Rembold az water

Mary and John Mure

June 1, 2011

Thanks for your friendship and wonderful sense of humor. Thankfully you are free of pain.

Sharon Whitehead

June 1, 2011

Michael, I miss you so much! I am so glad that you are no longer suffering. You were the most awesome husband a woman could ever have! All my love always, Sharon.

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