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Michael Lawrence Shapiro

Ukiah, California

1942 - 2017

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Michael Lawrence Shapiro was born July 7, 1942 to Irving and Ceil Shapiro in buffalo, NY. In 1968 he met the love of his life, Sharon Shapiro and in 1972 moved to Boonville, CA and built a home on his treasured piece of property in a community that he loved. He is survived by his 3 sons, Ben,...

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I knew Michael on a professional level; he was a shrewd businessman. He had a big heart and loved his community.

Words on a screen cannot begin to describe the power and vitality that Michael exuded. He was a force forever and will be remembered with a smile always.

Mike and some buddies formed the Rural Institute back in the '70s. It was the RI, together with the Ukiah Community Center, that introduced the Simple Living Workshops (reprised in recent years as the Not So Simple...). Mike loved rural living. In fact, this may be the first time I've seen him in a suit. Rest in Peace, Mike.