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Michael Owsley Obituary

Owsley, Michael
63, of Mesa, Arizona passed away on December 29, 2010. Veteran of the Air Force, Air Traffic Controller, and Little League Coach. Survived by his wife, Mary Owsley; sisters, Rosemary Nunez and Nicole Kelley; children, Leisa Dwyer, David Owsley, Mike Owsley II, Greg Owsley, Tawni Holland, and Jason Owsley, 14 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. Your life was a blessing and your memory a treasure that we will cherish forever. Memorial will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 8, 2011 at Mesa Baptist Church, 2425 S. Alma School Road, Mesa, Arizona 85210. In lieu of flowers the family is asking that donations be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation.
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Published by The Arizona Republic on Jan. 4, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Michael Owsley

12 Entries

Jim Boubelik

December 29, 2024

This is Jim Boubelik, Mike and my brother Tim became inseparable from like 1958. My dad was the Pastor at Mesa Baptist church. It was a new church yet to be built behind the house we lived in on the 5 acres of land @ 1313 W. Transmission Rd(now University and now an ATT sight). Mike lived across the street in the Garden Grove subdivision. We knew each other all the way through and beyond High School. Mike got Tim and me our first paper routes. College and my move to Texas then further East separated us an unfortunately keeping in touch. Tim and i talk often of our times together with Mike and different things we "all" did together.
Thanks for these memories
Sorry for not making an effort to keep in touch to be able to reminisce of all those wonderful days
See you one day at the feet of our Saviour!
Love you
Jim

Buddy Petsch

January 10, 2011

Mary and the kids. I will miss Mike, he was a good friend. Always a warm greeting and a big smile. He could fix anything !!

Dennis Lloyd

January 7, 2011

Mary and Family
Thru the good times and bad we have enjoyed Mike’s great since of family,humor and honor. I worked with Mike at PHX TRACON till 81, and fortunately got too see him thru out the last 30 years.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dennis (LB) & Linda Lloyd

January 7, 2011

I first met Mike when he was a teenager and we attended the same church--Mesa Baptist. Because I was a controller at Phoenix Tower, Mike became interested in ATC and would spend hours visiting at the tower and watching us work traffic. Later, he joined the Air Force and became a controller himself.
I remember Mike visiting me on Shamrock Ave in Fountain Valley, CA and introducing him to my neighbor, Mary. I also recall a few weeks later, we had the wedding at our house. Also, encouraged Mike to apply at Chandler tower and the work we did together to make the mobile tower a "Nice" place to work. Yes, I remember all these things about Mike, but most of all I'll remember him as my friend. Mary and family you have my sympathy on your loss and Heaven's gain. Lloyd Golden

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January 6, 2011

I remember Mike taking time to spend talking baseball with my special needs grandchild, leaving and returning with a Cubs' ball for my grandchild. A good visitor on almost any subject and a kind man. My sympathy to the family. Shirley Curry

January 6, 2011

Mike, you shared your daughter with me and I shared my son with you. We both were blessed through this with two beautiful granddaughters to share.Thank you for being a great friend..Bill Holland

January 6, 2011

Mary,Rosemary,Nicole and children -
Mike, my brother Tim and I from age 10 to 19 were inseparable. While life has separated us geographically, I will always treasure his memories. I regret not keeping in touch with him. May the everlasting arms of God's Love encircle us all, now and forever. Jim Boubelik(Orlando,Fl,) [email protected]

Leisa and Pops Thanksgiving 2009

Leisa Owsley Dwyer

January 5, 2011

Pops- You loved me when you didn't have to, you chose to. Thank you for adopting me and for raising me as your own. Without you I never would have known a father's love. You will forever be in my heart. I love and miss you.

J. R. & Linda Lester

January 4, 2011

Mike, a great person! Do anything for anybody, anytime. We will miss you immensely! I had the distinct pleasure of working with Mike at Chandler Tower. Great times for both controllers and the flying public. We wish the best for your family!

Barbara Masztakowski

January 4, 2011

So sorry for this great loss for your family. Mike was one of the nicest people I have ever worked with at Chandler Airport, and he always had time to give expert advice on house maintenance projects. Pilots loved him.

Jim and Judy Carter

January 4, 2011

We'll miss you Mikey, you were a good man and a fine controller. I enjoyed your friendship while working with you at CHD and my friendship with you continued after I moved on. Judy and I send our love and condolences to your family. God Bless...

Martin Hardy

January 4, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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