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Michael McGinnis Obituary

Michael David McGinnis

In loving memory of Michael David McGinnis who died in his home in the care of his family May 5, 2011, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Michael was born January 29, 1953, in Belle Fourche, SD, to Paul W. and Irma McGinnis. He is survived by his wife, Debbie; their children, Nicole, Hayley and William; his sister and brother-in-law, Bob and Paula Burrill of Castle Rock, CO; brother, Daniel McGinnis of Belle Fourche, SD; two nieces, four nephews, many aunts, uncles and cousins in Belle Fourche and across the country, as well as many loving friends, colleagues and his dog Sammy.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday May 14, 2001, at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 10000 Hwy 12 SW, Rochester, WA. Memorial donations may be made to the Rochester Food Bank or Ducks Unlimited. Arrangements are made with Funeral Alternatives,
360-357-1065, www.FuneralAlternatives.org

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Olympian on May 11, 2011.

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May 16, 2011

Debbie - We offer our sincere sympathy to you and your family.

Bonita Berndson and Johanna Chaney

Chehalis Tribal Fisheries

May 12, 2011

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Infusion girls

May 11, 2011

We loved Mike and were so blessed to be able to serve/care for him, his warm welcome and smile will be missed

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