Michael Helman MacAdams

1947 - 2019

Michael Helman MacAdams obituary, 1947-2019, Plano, TX

BORN

1947

DIED

2019

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Michael MacAdams Obituary

Michael Helman MacAdams, born May 1, 1947 in Dallas, Texas to Marjorie and Lewis MacAdams passed away unexpectedly on November 22, 2019 in Plano, Texas at the age of 72.

Michael graduated from the St. Marks School of Texas where he served on the alumni board. He received his bachelor's degree in Creative Writing from SMU.

Mike cared deeply about people and spent his life serving and helping others in countless ways. Mike was president and founder of the MacAdams Financial Group, where he and his wife and business partner Jane MacAdams continue to devotedly serve their clients.

Mike was a bright light in this world, touching the lives of many. An innate philanthropist, Mike has served the community through his active involvement with local non-profit organizations. He was currently the Board Chairperson of Youth with Faces and was a past board member of Jewish Family Services. Through his involvement in his AA and Al-Anon communities, he used his personal journey to instill hope in the lives of other fellow travelers.

Mike was the most devoted and fun husband, father, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. He is survived by wife Jane Zaika MacAdams, daughters Evan MacAdams (Dan Gubasta) and Elie MacAdams, siblings Lewis MacAdams Jr., Katherine MacAdams Howard, and Alan MacAdams, in addition to many more loved ones who will all miss him eternally.

A ceremony to celebrate the life of our beloved Michael Helman MacAdams will be held at 1:00 PM on December 20, 2019 at Temple Emanu-El in Stern Chapel. For additional service information, please visit Sparkman-Hillcrest.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Youth with Faces to honor the memory of Mike MacAdams.
www.youthwithfaces.org
6333 E. Mockingbird
Suite 147-872
Dallas, TX 75214
214-926-5344

Published by Dallas Morning News from Dec. 2 to Dec. 3, 2019.
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Jane, Tony and I are saddened to hear of Mikes passing. We are grateful for the wonderful memories we have. We are keeping you and all of his loved ones in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. We are a phone call away if there is anything we can do.
Sincerely,
Tony and Nancy

December 13, 2019

Mike was an amazing person that made everyone he meet feel like aa close friend. Remembering his energy and devotion to his wife and children, inspires me to be a stronger and better person. We will miss him but will never forget him. Prayers for all of his family and friends.

Elizabeth Lindberg

December 11, 2019

Mac helped so many people simply by sharing his experience, strength and hope. I was so blessed to have known Mac for all these years! Heaven is getting an amazing man.

Beth Strifler

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December 8, 2019

Mac always had wisdom to share. We will miss him. My condolences to his family.

Jessica W

December 4, 2019

DrJ

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November 30, 2019

Lovely person and good friend

Sher Miller

Friend

November 29, 2019

Jane & family,

May the love & support of your friends and family carry you through your grief at this difficult time. Mac was a wonderful man who will be greatly missed by everyone whose lives he touched.

RuthAnn Funderburk

Friend

November 29, 2019

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