Michael L. McInnis

1922 - 2010

It is with great sadness that the family of Michael L. McInnis, Solano County Superior Court judge, retired, announces his passing on Sept. 21, 2010. Mike died in accordance with his wishes: quietly, comfortably and quickly, with his family by his side. He was 87 years old.

Born in Fairfield, he was the only son of the late Leo and Elsie McInnis. He graduated from Armijo High School, the University of Santa Clara, and the University of San Francisco School of Law. His college was interrupted by World War II, when he served in the United States Army as a First Lieutenant in the Field Artillery. Upon passing the bar, he put up his shingle and was a sole practitioner in Fairfield for 25 years. In 1979, he was appointed to the bench of Solano County Superior Court, Dept Four. His chambers were in what was once his high school. He liked to say he didn't travel far, but he covered a lot of ground.

Mike's greatest love was his family, particularly his grandchildren. He loved to play golf and travel. He was so happy to travel to Scotland with his wife and dear friends and play the course at St. Andrews. He was a 50-year-plus member of the Olympic Club, San Francisco, as well as Green Valley Country Club. He was an accomplished drummer with the Armijo High School and Santa Clara bands, and enjoyed playing in the annual Kiwanis shows. His love of travel took him all over the world. Through his many pictures, we see the beautiful countries and people he met along the way. Mike will be lovingly remembered by all his extended family and friends for his outgoing manner, his ability to extract detailed information about themselves, and a genuine interest in them.

Mike was a member of the California Judges Association, American Bar Association, Solano County Bar Association, Fairfield-Suisun Chamber of Commerce (President 1970), Kiwanis Club of Fairfield (President/Lt. Governor), Santa Clara University Association, to name a few.

He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Loretta; daughters, Mary Scully (Mike) of Napa, Elizabeth Ann Lewczyk (Tom) of Petaluma; and Loretta's children, Doug Richardson (partner Cindy) of Sacramento, Jeffrey Richardson (Dawn) of Vacaville, and Marianne Richardson of Fairfield. His cherished grandchildren are Meghan and Matt Scully, Kathleen, Laura and Will Lewczyk, and Joshua, Jason, and Audrey Richardson.

Visitation will be held Sunday, Sept. 26, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Bryan-Braker Funeral Home in Fairfield. The Rosary will be celebrated at 6 p.m. by Father Michael Downey of Holy Spirit Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at noon on Monday, Sept. 27, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 1050 N. Texas St., Fairfield. Entombment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests remembrances be sent to the American Cancer Society.

Arrangements entrusted to Bryan Braker Funeral Home. Sign our guest book at www.bryanbraker.com.

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