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Michael Oren Obituary
1946-2011 Died May 13 surrounded by family at Hospice of the Valley after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife, Pat, sister, Marilyn, five children, 3 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. Mike worked at Palo Verde Nuclear Plant for 20 years, and retired to OR 7 years ago, but came to spend winters with his family in Phoenix. The services will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Autism Speaks.
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Karen & Carla a/k/a Bradfield
May 22, 2011
Mike was a wonderful cousin. We had so many good times together including marathon Monopoly sessions while they lived in Miami. He was a brother and son beyond compare and his sister will be lost without him. But he is with his mother (the best) and the rest of the Bradfields (also the best) having a marvelous time without hurt, pain, or suffering.
Cindy Richards Gross
May 21, 2011
Cousin Mike - probably my first friend and playmate. So many, many memories and good times; times spent at Grandma Brad's together with the fearsome foursome, Marilyn, Reid, Mike, and me. I loved his humor and his smile. He is at rest and not in pain anymore, but I will miss him. Till we meet again...
Gretchen (Harris) Suiter
May 21, 2011
On behalf of the West Waterloo High School Class of 1964, I would like to extend our deepest sympathies to Mike's family. Mike was a well-liked classmate. We liked his humor and we admired his intelligence. He will be missed and he will not be forgotten.
Kate & Russ Papworth
May 20, 2011
We had many great times traveling with Mike & Pat & spending time with both our families in Phx & Bend. He will be missed. We will keep the wonderful memories in our hearts forever.
Bill & Kathie Greenspan
May 19, 2011
Mike is not with us but the wonderful memories of the times spent together will remain forever. We are truly devastated.
Marilyn and Bill Baker
May 19, 2011
The best big brother and friend there could ever be! We miss him so much already!
Grandpy in Bend
Sarah Blank
May 19, 2011
He was a wonderful man and an amazing Grandpa. He meant so much to us. We miss him.
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