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Michael McCracken Obituary

Michael "Mac" Vernon McCracken, 59, passed away peacefully on January 22 surrounded by his family at home. An Arizona native, he was a proud U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. An avid outdoorsman he enjoyed hunting, fishing and later golf. His creativity and artistic spirit will be missed. He is survived by his wife, Michelle; and sons, Jason Michael (Rachael), Shawn Mason (Stacey), and Michael Christopher. A memorial service will be at the Paradise Sunset Chapel Funeral Home, 3934 E. Indian School Rd. in Phoenix at 11:00 on Thursday, January 25. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Jan. 25, 2007.

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Sue Lenio

February 10, 2007

Michelle, our deepest sympathies at your loss. We have not crossed pathes in many years but I do remember you and Mac and what fun it was to have a break with the two of you.

Brenda DeFilippo

January 30, 2007

Michelle,
I was thinking about the three of us having lunch at LaPinata and how much fun Mac always made it. I couldn't help but smile and thank God for having known him. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help.

Bruce Stirling

January 30, 2007

Mac's gardening tips and always interesting conversations will be missed on Willetta Street. It will never be the same street without him. We'll miss him. God Bless.

Bonnie Forrester

January 29, 2007

Michelle,
I'm sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. You are such a sweet person, it doesn't seem fair you should have to go through such a difficult time.

Gary Michael

January 26, 2007

Michelle; I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

Bill and Connie Cope

January 26, 2007

Michelle,

We want to send you and your family our deepest sympathy.

Mark Carroll

January 26, 2007

My deepest sympathy to a dear and special friend.

Wayne Gomes

January 26, 2007

Michelle, I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy to your family.

Karen Clemens

January 25, 2007

Michelle,
My prayers are with you and your family. You are such a warm and caring person to everyone around you. I'm blessed to have you as a friend. God bless you.

Patty McCracken

January 25, 2007

I think it's fair to say that no one ever had a brother quite like mine. It was never dull Mac, and yes, you did make me tough. I love you, Your Sister

Michael Camacho

January 25, 2007

MAC,

You'll be missed, you came into my life at time when your friendship and knowledge was most needed. You taught me the MAC way of life and I will always consider you my mentor and my adoptive Father. Sorry I wasn't their in the end.

Ellen Miller

January 25, 2007

Dear, dear Michelle ... We will all miss our wonderful Mac. I am so sad for you and your family. How blessed I was to have Mac as a friend. Thinking of you with love and sympathy.

Mike Pennick

January 25, 2007

This is truely a sad time for me to hear that Mac passed away. I enjoyed working with Mac during our time at Samaritan Health Services. Mac was a good man, worker, and always helped when we needed him. So-long Mac. You WILL be remembered.

Steven Kennard

January 25, 2007

I was sad to hear about Mac. He was special. At a time in my life I needed a friend, he was. I will never forget his wisdom and the love he showed me.

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