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Maurice Spillane Obituary
Maurice " Mickey" Spillane, 70, died in Klamath Falls, Ore., June 29, 2013.
A family graveside service was conducted at Eternal Hills Memorial Gardens. A potluck gathering will be at noon Friday at the Klamath County Fairgrounds.
Mickey was born in Lakeview, Ore., Dec. 10, 1942, in to Maurice and Jessie Strop Spillane.
They moved to Tulelake, Calif., and then Langell Valley, where he graduated from Bonanza High School. He then entered the U.S. Army, serving from 1960 to 1966, when he was honorably discharged.
He returned to the Klamath Basin, where he worked as a truck driver and farmer. On March 23, 2006, he married Jeanette Moore in Klamath Falls. Three years ago, his health began to fail due to an accident and he retired at that time.
Mickey was known for his work ethic and his hobby was his work. When he wasn't driving or working on his truck, he could be seen polishing it. He also enjoyed his grandchildren and his animals, including his dogs.
He is survived by his wife Jeanette; son Mickey Jr. of Spokane, Wash.; a very special granddaughter Havanna Guthrie; step-children Roxanne, Trisha and John Guthrie; grandchildren Brianna, Cody, Brady, Talin, Torena, and Erin; great-grandson Winston; brothers and sisters-in-law John and Patty Spillane and Gene and Jemina Spillane; sisters and brothers-in-law Nora and Mike Hohman, Sheila Chapman and Pat Dunlea; also numerous other grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother-in law, Eugene Dunlea.
Eternal Hills Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Maurice Spillane
Hannah Mclin
December 10, 2018
You were my favorite person in the whole world. I remember hauling milk with you everywhere,and you trying to teach me how to drive equipment. Those were the good days..I miss you more and more each day Papa. Your probably up there making everyone laugh right now. I love you very much rest easy Papa.
Leigh Owings Frisk
July 13, 2013
My dad (John Owings), brother (Travis Owings) and husband (Floyd Frisk) worked with Mickey off and on over the years. Some of the stories Dad would tell about Mickey and his truck driving exploits! One of my favorites was Mickey slapping cars with a Texas-sized fly swatter when he was sitting still in traffic! He was quite the character. I hope Mick, Dad, Mom and Travis are all talking about the good old days. Our sympathy to his family and friends. We'll miss you, Cowboy.
Suzanne
July 11, 2013
"God's peace to you"
Bryan Mitchell
July 10, 2013
Went to high school with Mick way back in '61. An honorable person and a man to be admired. Not enough people in the world like him and now one less.
Monk Powless
July 9, 2013
Use to be his stylist. What a GRooVy Man! He sure liked to tease lol. Glad I got to meet him. Blessings and Prayers to his Family and other Friends :)
Alvin and Doris Havel
July 8, 2013
I knew Mickey a long time and enjoyed hauling logs with him. He was about the most colorful person I ever knew, he was never at a loss for words. I only saw Mickey humble once in his life and that was on the Silver Lake Railroad crossing. We will miss you Mick.
Don Wilson
July 8, 2013
Best of friends.
July 7, 2013
Gene& David Day . or.
Michael Menges
July 7, 2013
Mickey,,,,,,,you will be missed,and rest in peace
July 7, 2013
I guess GOD needed a good truck driver in Heaven... HIS gain, our loss. We will miss you.
Hugs
Karen Tofell Weatherby
Don Valentine
July 7, 2013
Goodbye my friend, you helped me out when I was younger and needed it.
Amy Wooldridge
July 6, 2013
Love you Uncle Mick... am really gonna miss that Irish boot of yours... my heart to all my family back home... wish I were there with you...
Judy Burkhart (Roberts)
July 5, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Don Nelson
July 5, 2013
Miss ya Mick.
July 4, 2013
Maggie Heaton
Karol Nelson
July 4, 2013
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Mickey will always be remembered for his laughter and enjoyment of life, Karol Nelson
Brent and Robin Hricziscse
July 4, 2013
We always considered our lives to be richer in having Mick as family and a friend. He will be missed and remembered.
July 4, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. All my love. Kris Drake
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