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Michael Truitt Obituary

Michael Ray Truitt Jan. 20, 1951 - Dec. 8, 2005 Mike "Bearcub" Truitt, 54, passed away peacefully at his home in Antioch after a three-month battle with cancer. Mike was loved and adored by all who knew him, especially his family, friends and coworkers at the Antioch police Department where he protected and served his community for 26 1/2 years. Mike was an avid golfer, and loved spending time with his five grandchildren. Mike is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Ann; his four children, Mike, Katie, Aaron and Scott; his mother, Nina; father, Richard; brothers, Dennis and Joe; sisters, Jan and Sandy; and loving dog, Gretchen. Visitation will be from 9:00am-8:00pm on Monday, Dec. 12, 2005, at Higgins Chapel in Antioch. A chapel blessing will be held at 6:00pm same day, also at Higgins. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2005, at 11:00am at the Antioch Church of Christ, on the corner of E. Tregallas Rd. & Harbour Rd. (925) 757-7405.

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Published by Contra Costa Times from Dec. 11 to Dec. 12, 2005.

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Ellen Hardesty

December 13, 2005

Annie:



You are in my thoughts and prayers, Mike was so wonderful, he always had a kind word, he will be missed deeply.



Love Alway's

Ellen Hardesty

Patty Huyssoon

December 13, 2005

He was the BEST partner anyone could ask for - plus the most wonderful friend...My memories of him and our antics on/off duty will never fade. My heart aches for his passing. I will never forget this most wonderful man...My condolences to Annie and family.

Doug Anstine

December 13, 2005

Ann, My sincerest condolences on the loss of Mike. Our thoughts and prayers for healing are with you. Our love to all of your family and Mike's friends.

Paul Teichert

December 13, 2005

I am a good friend of Mike's son Michael. I am very sorry to hear of Mike's passing. He was a good man and he will be missed dearly.

Bev Ware

December 12, 2005

I am a business associate of Ann and want to express my condolences to your family at this sad time of loss. I hope that you will be comforted during a very trying time and know that so many thoughts are with you.

Barbara Zivica

December 12, 2005

I had the pleasure of working with Mike. He not only was a good officer, he was a good MAN.



I sincerely regret your loss.

Liz Ross

December 11, 2005

I was a dispatcher at APD from 1990 to 1999. I absolutely loved working with Mike; he always made working so much fun. I am so very sorry for your loss. My husband, Joe, worked for WCPD for 31 years. With the annual Tahoe softball tourney and police work, Joe's and Mike's paths crossed on a regular basis. Joe adored Mike, as I did.

The world has lost a genuinely wonderful man. My heart goes out to your family.

Very sincerely,

Liz Ross

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