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1948

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2012

Michael Cobb Obituary

Michael Harold Cobb

June 2, 1948 - August 10, 2012

SALEM - Mike was born to Lester Edmond and Pauline (Sours) Cobb on June 2, 1948 in Salem, OR. After graduating from North Salem High School in 1966, he continued his education at Oregon State University where he received his Bachelors Degree. While at OSU he enrolled in the Army ROTC program and later served in the United States Army Reserve as a Captain. At the age of 16 he began a 41 year career with Roth's Friendly Foodliner. Mike was married to the love of his life, Katherine Jean (Mentzer) on September 6, 1969. Together they shared a passion for horses, the outdoors, and traveling. With an incredible zest for life and an endless love of family and friends, Mike enjoyed golf, camping, fishing, and traveling. Many happy days were spent at the family's beach house riding four-wheelers on the dunes, sand sledding, shell hunting, and campfires on the beach. Mike was a fun-loving, competitive thrill seeker with an amazing work ethic. He lived a full life with the utmost integrity, honesty, and incredibly positive attitude. In retirement he traveled much of the United States as an independent large cargo carrier spreading his joy and spirit to everyone that he met. He shared many of his daily experiences and was able to stay connected with friends and family as he traveled our country. Mike died tragically in a weather related auto accident in Nevada on August 10, 2012. He is survived by his wife Kathy, son Christopher Michael, daughter Angela Katherine and her husband Dennis Karp Jr.; grandchildren Kiersten Nicole and Wyatt Michael Karp, Courtney Michelle Cobb and her mother Andrea (Jepsen) Cobb. Mike is also survived by his younger brother Claude Lester "JR" Cobb and wife Nancy. He was preceded in death by his older brother Rev. Richard "Dick" Cobb. He will be surely missed! Services for Mike will be held at Salem Golf Club, August 26, 2012 at 4:00 pm.

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Published by The Statesman Journal from Aug. 16 to Aug. 19, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Michael Cobb

22 Entries

Steve Hansen

September 4, 2025

13 years later and I am continually reminded of the positive influence Mike had on my relationship with others and the situations with which I am faced. Thanks Mike.
Steve

Sharon and Don Bixel

August 10, 2023

Kathy,
It was such a joy to see you this summer! But it was the first time to see you without Mike and that was hard! He was such a joyful soul with such a great personality that made you feel always welcome and loved. He was kind of larger than life and once you met him you never forgot his laughter. We enjoyed many times together in the years past and now we feel so blessed to have been able to enjoy the company of you both!

Much love,

Sharon and Don Bixel

Sharon and Don Bixel

August 10, 2022

I have been going thought old photos that we have on slides and putting them on digital. There are so very many pictures of Mike and Kathy and your sweet kids. The memories flood my mind with Mike's laugh and lighthearted spirit. What fun memories have been going through our minds and we think of Mike. He was truly a gift to us for the years we were able to be with him. Kathy we miss you to and pray for your heart to mend with God's help. Wish we could see you again.
Our special love
Sharon and Don

Steve Hansen

August 30, 2020

Very hard to believe that it has been 8 years since Mikes passing. I still remember his smiling face and affable character as if I saw him yesterday. Truly a selfless person in word and action. He was a very dear friend and work associate. He is deeply missed !

Joanne Mentzer

August 28, 2012

Mike was a great guy, he always was so kind to me. Kathy and family you are in my prayers. He will be missed dearly.

Marie Carver

August 25, 2012

My heart is with you Kathy, and your family.

Steve & Sharon Hansen

August 23, 2012

Our deepest thoughts and most soulful prayers for Kathy and the entire Cobb family. Mike was a very dear friend for many years, but not enough. His smile, laugh and giving spirit will be missed by this world and enjoyed in the next.

Corinna Gates

August 19, 2012

My sincerest condolences to the Cobb family. I worked with Mike for years at Roth's. He was a terrific man. May his memory live on.

Reta Brewster (Sours)

August 19, 2012

So very sorry to hear of Mikes passing. Way to young with a life of retirement ahead of him. My prayers are with his wife and children at this time. He was a cousin I hadn't seen for a very long time but thought of him often.

Keith Dahl

August 19, 2012

I got to know Mike as a classmate at North High. Later on I would see Mike at Roth's IGA from time to time and no matter how busy he was, Mike would always take time to visit with me and reminisce about old times. Mike was a
very special person and he will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time. RIP, my friend.

KimberLee Chasteen

August 18, 2012

Through Kathy and Angie, I had the pleasure of meeting Mike and working with him on properties he purchased and sold. He was quite the character and would always make me smile. My thoughts and prayers are with his family in this difficult time.

Bev Smith

August 17, 2012

I was so shocked to hear of Mike's unexpected death. My familie's prayers and thoughts are with you. As Mike's cousin, I will always remember his laugh and great personality.

Melbie Smith

August 17, 2012

Going to miss you Mike...had lots of fun planning all the Roth events. Prayers to all of Mike's family may God hold your hands through this time of sadness.

August 17, 2012

With deepest sympathy to the family during your time of grief. Psalms 46:1 says " God is for us a refuge and strength. A help readily to be found during difficult times. May God provide you with peace and comfort to endure the days ahead.

Phyllis Reynolds

August 16, 2012

Mike was always an amazing person and a dear friend. He will be greatly missed.
Our thoughts and hugs to his wife and family

Bill Reynolds

August 16, 2012

It was my pleasure to work for hime for 15 years. He was a friend and mentor.

Steve, Carol Sturdivant

August 16, 2012

"Mike was a great friend through the years. Kathy and Mike are precious to us. Mike was funny, hard working, and we had many memories from working at Roth's together! Pray the Lord's care for Kathy, Angie and Chris.

Lance Johnson

August 16, 2012

Thoughts and prayers for Kathy Cobb and the Cobb family. Mrs. Cobb was my video production teacher at Parrish, she is a great person. So sorry for your loss Mrs. Cobb. Lance Johnson

August 16, 2012

Mike was truly a great freind, and we will miss his updates as he traveled state to state. We will miss Mike very much. Jimmy and janese gaub

Don and Sharon Bixel

August 16, 2012

We are heartbroken to hear of Mikes death. we have been praying that the Father of all comfort will comfort you as only He can at a time like this with arms of divine love wrapped around you and holding so tightly. Wish we could be there to say good bye to Mike but we must send our prayers instead. With deepest love, Sharon and Don Bixel

August 16, 2012

Our thoughts, prayers and hugs are with you and the extended family, during this difficult time.

Dan and Diana Nash

larry woodward

August 16, 2012

I pray your family and friends will help you through this time. I grew up next door to Mike and his family. I have many great memories of those days. He will be missed

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