David Michael Daly

Mike and Ellen were WONDERFUL neighbors here in Kiestwood (Dallas TX) and were great party guests! It was a joy to see them on their daily walks and stop to talk with them about all sorts of topics. When they relocated to Santa Fe, our loss was New Mexico's gain! Such a great guy! We'll miss him!

My deepest condolences. Telephone call in the next few weeks? Love, Pat and Debbie

Mike was one of the most humble and brilliant of friends. He never spoke of himself even as we tried to grab details of him and his life; he was a master at diverting the conversation back to us...always. He was curious and supportive; he listened in a focused way. He lifted our spirits with his positive and humorous ways and words. He and Ellen were a true team and we have often teased them that they had their own language as they were so close. We often couldn't keep up with their...

It was such a joy working with Mike and Ellen on Stanford reunion attendance activities! Mike certainly made me laugh and I've saved some of his best jokes. I will always cherish memories of his friendship, humor, and energy.