Mike-Perry-Obituary

Mike Perry

Portland, Oregon

Dec 19, 1946 – Mar 28, 2024

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BORN
December 19, 1946
DIED
March 28, 2024
LOCATION
Portland, Oregon

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John Michael Perry (aka "Redbird" to his family & friends) passed away in Portland, Oregon in late March 2024. Mike lived 77 full years of life; the first 68 in the Indianapolis area & the last 9+ in Portland with his grandsons. He loved life; his family, his friends, his sports, &...

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Kathy: Mike was a very good friend and great guy. Kathy and I were so sad to hear he passed. Bruce and Kathy Hubbell.

I knew Mike for many years through Meridian Hills Country Club. We played golf together several times. I have many Mike Perry stories, but my favorite that comes to mind is at Pebble Beach Golf Club in Carmel, California. The 18th hole at Pebble Brook is lined with the ocean all the way down the left side. I was waiting for him to re-tee his shot when I say a club helicoptering over my head and land in the ocean - it was his new driver.

Mike was a bit like another parent to me. Always gave solid advice and helped me look at things from every angle with solid open minded advice. I met him when I was 16 and he continued to be there for me for many many years and after both my parents passed his presence seemed to be even more important because he was such a GOOD SOLID HUMAN. Finding out of his passing has brought tears streaming down my cheeks.... I can still hear his voice in my head...giving me advice with a light heart even...

Posting as a friend mostly of Mike's wife, Kathy. I mainly remember Mike as an outgoing. friendly, successful guy. He was crazy about his wife, loved going new places and enjoyed his work.