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Michael Cunningham Obituary

Michael Cunningham Michael passed away in Days Creek, Oregon at the age of 60 on Wednesday, October 8, 2014. A memorial service is being held on Thursday October 23rd in Hydesville at the Hydesville Community Church at 11 A.M. Mike was the fourth of four children born to Oz and Betty Cunningham. He was born on December 2, 1953 in Alturas, California. He attended school and graduated in Antioch, California. After graduation he served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Truckee. Michael returned to California and worked as a pile driver in the San Francisco Bay Area. Mike is survived by his wife Kimberly Cunningham; mother Betty Cunningham: brothers and sisters-in-law Ted (Susan) Cunningham and Ken (Susan) Cunningham; sister Anna Wicklander; aunt and uncle Ed and Kay Otto; numerous nieces and nephews as well as special niece Alliyah "Bratly" Riach. He is also survived by special friends Robert Bass, Wes Nye, Don Morton and Tim Walker. He had too many friends to mention all, but each and every one of you know who you are. He was preceded in death by his father Oz Cunningham. Mike was a compassionate, honest, friendly, straightforward, protective and independent Christian family man. He loved hunting and fishing and spending time outdoors. Michael was also an avid gardener and had an amazing green thumb. Please sign the guestbook at www.times-standard.com and click on obits.

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Published by Times-Standard from Oct. 17 to Oct. 22, 2014.

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Joe August

April 16, 2015

Sorry to hear of the loss of Mike. I remember well our days in Kindergarten and the trouble we got into. Mike was always a good memory.

Shelley Lepak

November 14, 2014

Reading about Mikes passing has brought back so many fun memories of him in High school. My heart goes out to the Cunningham family.

Emmie Peterson

October 25, 2014

Condolences to the Cunningham family! Me and the boys will always have a special place in our hearts for the Cunningham family! We all will miss not seeing Mike ! So sorry for your loss!

Shane Reilly

October 25, 2014

The last time we talked was around 15-16 years back and we finished off a bottle of Jim Beam we had a great time I will think of Mike for days ahead.

Cameron and Terri Linn

October 21, 2014

Your passing has left us with a heavy sadness in our hearts. We will miss your zaniness and practical jokes. You will be missed and in our hearts and prayers forever. Love you brother.

Lucy DeJanvier

October 20, 2014

Rest in peace old friend. Try and find Bruce up there. The two of you and your Dad can rock in heaven.

Billy Langley

October 19, 2014

So many great memories of Mike and I as boys.I still remember them as if they were yesterday.Condolances to the Cunningham family.

Wes Nye

October 19, 2014

Mike I will miss the craziness we have definitely been through, the random visits that I just Loved. There will be a vacant place in my heart. See you on the other side.

Deborah Kitts

October 19, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with Mike's family. We grew up together and he was always such a fun guy.

October 18, 2014

Our thoughts to family of Mike
Lewey and Marie Head

October 18, 2014

Steve and Nina Martinez

Bill Mullins

October 18, 2014

Til me meet again, rock it in heaven.

AHS Class of '72 Gary and Laura Mullen

October 18, 2014

You have our Deepest Sympathy ~ Michael's memory will remain cherished always by so many people who are thinking about you and lifting you up in prayer.

John Olenchalk

October 18, 2014

R.I.P. Old friend. Condolences to the entire Cunningham clan.

With Deepest Sympathy to the family & loved ones of Michael Cunningham. Your Memory will be cherished always by your classmates. Eternal Peace to You

Laura and Gary Mullen

October 18, 2014

October 17, 2014

I miss you so much. I sleep in your clothes every night. I made promises to you and will keep them. I will see you soon. PROMISE.

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