Michael Bozich Calhoun

Michael passed away peacefully in January from a rare high-grade brain cancer (glioblastoma) and a resulting infection, 14 months after initial diagnosis. Michael met the challenges of several surgeries, radiation, chemo, and physical rehab with his characteristic determination, energy, and pragmatism. From the onset, Michael expressed his desire to contribute to medical and scientific advancements, participating in research trials and the Oregon Brain Bank at Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU).

His family, friends, and his wife Amy will remember Michael not for how he died, but for how he lived every day with an exuberance and zest for life. His life was inspired with love for Amy, his family, and his rescue cats and dog. His inventiveness as a home chef mirrored his inventiveness as an engineer. He delighted in sharing his skillfully prepared recipes with his family, neighbors, friends and coworkers. A lifelong love of animals, and his concern for their welfare and for that of this earth that we all share, informed his decision in recent years to become a dedicated vegetarian.

A Houston native, Michael excelled as a student from an early age and proudly became an Eagle Scout during his teen years. He began college early at the Texas Academy of Math & Science (TAMS). After one year at Northwestern University, Michael transferred to Rice University to complete his undergraduate and graduate degrees. Michael met Amy during their first year at Rice. From then on, they were inseparable until his death 25 years later.

Immediately after receiving his Masters in Computer Engineering from Rice University in 2006, Michael accepted a position at Hewlett Packard in Roseville, California, where he made many lifelong friends. Michael joined Apple in 2019. He and Amy relocated to Beaverton, Oregon, where Michael worked as one of a small group of dedicated problem solvers in support of Apple engineers worldwide. He thrived at Apple and loved being a mentor to new members of his team. During his career, Michael was awarded dozens of patents for his work in hardware, firmware, and software design.

Michael is survived by his wife, Amy, parents Kenneth and Kristina, sister Janet and brother-in-law, Elliott. He was a loving and fun uncle to his nephew, Landon and niece, Maisie. He is also survived by countless family members and friends around the world.

A Celebration of Life event honoring Michael will be held in September. If you would like to attend or receive a link to the live stream, please email [email protected].

In lieu of flowers, Michael requested that those who would wish to commemorate his life make a contribution to Doctors without Borders.