Michael Burton Perry

1983 - 2015

Michael Burton Perry
11/5/1983 - 12/3/2015

Michael (MIKE) was born on November 5, 1983 in Victorville, California. He is survived by his Mom, Deb Perry; Brothers, Jason and Tom; Wife, Ashley Hart-Perry; Brothers from another Mother and Father, Ray Montoya, Jordan Borton, Freddy Sanchez, Cam Powers, and Nick Engilman; Sisters from another Mother and Father, Elizabeth Mikkelson, Stacey Mitchell, Kristi (Mark) Yates, Tanya Belmontez, Kathy Thibeaut and Sue Madison. He is preceded in death by his Dad, Burton Thomas Perry. Mike had many Nieces and Nephews, Jesse Perry, Austin (Leann) Perry, Tristan Perry, Jessica DeHoyos, Thomas Perry, Alysia Belmontez, Carrie Rodriguez, Trinadie Rodriguez, Noah Perry, Jaidyn Rodriguez, Keymonie Mitchell, Elijah Mitchell, Gunner Yates, Sarah, Landon, Jaden, Lexi and Kaylee Wildrun, Kylie Marshall, Sean Marshall, Landon Marshall, Rafael Cordova, Stefan and Autumn Olivas; Great Nieces, Haven Perry and Raedyn DeHoyos. Mike is also survived by his Uncle and Aunt, Bill and Sue Turner; In-Laws, Connie Hart, Bill and Julie Franklin, Crystal Marshall, and Melody Cordova, and many, many family and friends. Mike grew up in Apple Valley, and considered himself to be a "Desert Rat". He graduated in 2001 from Apple Valley High School. He was in the Sunsations and performed one year with the Young Americans. Mike also wrestled and was on the golf team at AVHS. He was a musician, playing guitar, bass and drums. He attended the Art Institute in San Bernardino to pursue audio engineering. After high school, Mike played in various bands, including Clouds Turn Black, Inferna and Gogotha. He worked for his dad at Perry's Business Service. Mike met the love of his life in 2011, Ashley and they were never apart once they were "a couple". Everyone knew from the start that they were made for each other. At the end of Mike's life, during his illness, Ashley was his caregiver, and always at his side. Mike loved Ashley, his family and friends, and enjoyed being together with them. He was loved by those that knew him and we will miss him and love him so very much. Those of us who were privileged to share his life were very lucky. Services to celebrate Mike's life will be at 2 p.m., December 19th, 2015 at Sunset Hills Mortuary in Apple Valley.