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Mike Evanick Obituary

Age 86 Originally of McKees Rocks, PA Lived many places including Mendota Hts, MN & Olympia, WA. Survived by Alice, wonderful wife of 64 years; 7 children, John (Sandy), Gloria(Buddy) Ferguson, Linda (Patrick) Schmidt, Marie (Robin) PanLener,Julie Padelford, Jo (Eric) Borchers and Roger; 11 grandchildren & 4 great-grandchildren. A retired Navy senior chief petty officer & pioneer in high-altitude balloon research, Mike was also a gardener, golfer & musician who played with the Puget SoundButton Box (accordion) Group. We will never hear a polka or waltzwithout thinking of him. He died peacefully at home with the support of his family & Providence Sound Home Care & Hospice. Memorials preferred to Providence.

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Published by Pioneer Press on Oct. 17, 2010.

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Bill Shoup

October 31, 2010

I will always remember Uncle Mike, how much fun he was, and how much his family loved him. I shared his love of music, and remember laughing at him when he'd open his sardine can and ask if I wanted any dead fish. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Melodee Hopkins

October 21, 2010

I am so thankful for the wonderful memories that I have of Uncle Mike. May his family find comfort in knowing that he lives with the Lord and many people who love him. Until we join him, may he watch over us all.

Loni Shoup

October 20, 2010

God bless him for the fight he fought and all that he gave us while he was on earth. Until we meet again, God Bless his family with happy memories. He will be missed. Loni and Buzz Shoup

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