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David Michael Heywood

Portland, Oregon

Feb 2, 1940 – Mar 27, 2018

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BORN
February 2, 1940
DIED
March 27, 2018
LOCATION
Portland, Oregon

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David Michael HeywoodFeb. 2, 1940 - March 27, 2018 Writer and newspaper editor D. Michael "Mike" was a man of fearsome intellect, humor and curiosity. Deeply involved in local politics and theater, beloved husband, father and grandfather. A Celebration of Life will be held from 4-8 p.m.,...

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Mike was one of those men who embraced life and did it full force and head-on. He enjoyed life - to the fullest. Mike will be missed but remembered.

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I cannot think of anyone who was as talented in so many areas, -- a great writer, editor, actor, director, and manager of The Slocum as well as leading the tours, and telling its history!

He led several of our Democratic Conventions, was chair of CCDC, the 49th District, Exec Board, taking a lot of pride in manning the Democratic office daily..always there to help PCO's, like me, log on to our lists...(many times).

For years Mike was' Editor of the Democrat.' He loved it! and ...

Michele, I am sorry to hear of the loss of your father. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Heywood!
I will never forget your planter box full of seeds and stems. And I will always appreciate your confidence in our team's work.
Praying for your family. Losing loved ones is so hard.

I ran against him once in the 49th. he,told me I scared the he'll out of him lol. He shared the love of opera was fun seeing him in,his,tuxs. he and my mom who I lost last November use to talk opera and political stuff too. May he rest in peace. My love to the family

So sorry for the loss to your family and community

Well, where does one start? There is so much I did not know about Mike, as I have only known him for six years. But, what I do know about him is that he was a genuinely nice person, very welcoming and I appreciated this about him. I know his political side and Mike as a prior Chair of The Clark County Democrats. He was very supportive of his committees. He gave us permission to raise the bar and move into the future. And, nothing kept him down, even after stepping down as Chair, he was...

Thanks Mike for making your many community contributions - Jim and Liz Luce