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Michael Jankowski Obituary
48, of Tempe, Arizona passed away peacefully on October 26, 2015 at Hospice of the Valley in Phoenix. His immediate family members will miss him deeply, especially the times when he was their "Pony Boy". During a life-long residency, Michael enjoyed "everything Tempe", including the Town Lake, Downtown, and Sun Devil sports. He also enjoyed outdoor activities such as snowboarding, skateboarding, and bicycling. When possible, he shared these activities with his greatest joy and legacy, his beloved son, Joey (Joseph Daniel). One memorable trip was their bike ride across the Golden Gate Bridge. They both loved their cat, Cooner. In addition to Joey, Michael is survived by his parents, Betty and Daniel; siblings, David (Haley), Betsy King and Kathy Devenport; nieces, Sarah Roche, Allison McClelland, Cali Jankowski, and Connie Devenport; nephew, Thomas King; Uncle David and Aunt Gwladys Jankowski; cousins, Jason, Michael, and Matthew, and many life-long friends. Michael was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Tom King. Services will be private. Donations can be made in Michael's memory to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower, Phoenix, AZ 85014 or Animal Defense League of Arizona, PO Box 33093, Phoenix, AZ 85067
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Kathy Jankowski Devenport
October 26, 2025
It´s hard to believe it´s been 10 years. Joey still loves ASU football, and Cooner is still being spoiled. Everyone misses you.
David Jankowski
October 23, 2019
I hope you are doing well brother. Are the skateparks up there good? You've probably been watching what I've been doing lately. I know you would like driving the dump truck.
December 30, 2015
Cooner, being spoiled.
Kathy Devenport
December 25, 2015
Merry Christmas, Michael. We all missed you today. I tried to upload a photo of Cooner but this app wouldn't let me. She's being spoiled at Mom and Dad's house, and a little bit of a bad cat---breaking things and knocking over her litter box. Joey, on the other hand, is being a very good boy. It's hard to believe it will be two months tomorrow since you died. It still seems unreal to all of us. I hope you are in perfect peace right now.
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Joseph Alisky
October 31, 2015
I went to grade school and high school with Mike. He always had such a great sense of humor. Some of the funniest memories I have from grade school are of the pranks he pulled. He was one of those people it was impossible not to like.
Rebecca Patterson Thompson
October 30, 2015
So many memories of Michael. The fabric of my childhood is laced with them--especially his cherished and enduring friendship with my brother Steve. To the Jankowskis, I am so sorry for your loss and grateful for your family's friendship with ours.
LRN
October 29, 2015
May your cherished memories comfort you during this time of sorrow. My deepest sympathies to the family. God will grant you peace. Matthew 5: 4.
Tempe High 1985
Michael Yue
October 29, 2015
Mike, Thanks for some great times. we're going to miss you.
Jeff Jones
October 29, 2015
Godspeed Mike!
David Jankowski
October 29, 2015
I miss you brother!
Mitch Engdahl
October 29, 2015
The news of Mike's passing came as a shock; my wife Tami and I are deeply saddened. Mike was a great friend for the past 31 years and also an easy going roommate. I have many memories of skateboarding, snowboarding, road trips, and going to parties back in the day with Mike. More recently, there were some fun bike rides to downtown Tempe, sometimes with his fine son Joey. I know Joey will be a smart, kind, (and quite tall) man like Mike.
Mike will be missed.... Condolences to the family.
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