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Michael Allen Whitley

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Michael Whitley Obituary

Michael Allen Whitley, born June 7, 1968, in Phoenix, Arizona, unexpectedly passed away at his Tempe home on February 24, 2004. Michael was a 1982 graduate of Longview Elementary School, where he played many sports, to include his favorite - baseball. He attended Central High School and later participated in a vocational program at West High School. Hired by Honeywell while still a student at West High School, Michael worked in the aerospace industry as a machinist until his death. An avid outdoorsman, Michael loved to hunt, fish, and camp (and of course, relax). He has a longstanding member of the National Rifle Association, and he was a proponent of the Bill of Rights. Having taken an interest in religion approximately ten years ago, Michael frequently made reference to his contentment with the life he had led and would regularly remark that when the Lord came for him, he would not be bitter. Survived by his family, Michael Whitley will be dearly missed by way too many friends to list. Those friends include Nate (his mentor), Becky, Michelle, Rich, Dee, Gary, Brian, Sarah, Fred, Jen, Jeff, and Sean. Goodbye "Whiteboy," you were one of a kind, and we'll all miss you more than you'll ever know

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Feb. 29, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Michael Whitley

25 Entries

Diana Whitley-Janowski

March 27, 2004

To all who loved Mike Whitley. The Whitley Family (Glen, Jon, Beth, Diana and Faye and their families)would like to express our deepest thanks for all the best wishes, sympathy and enduring support. We would like to express a special thanks to Nate and Becky and their family for their love of Mike and their continued support and love during this difficult time in our lives. We would also like to express a special thanks to all of the Honeywell staff who loved Mike. We want to express our deepest thanks for all your love and support at the visitation and the burial service. We deeply appreciate everyone from Honeywell who have showed their love and support to Mike's friends and family. We would like to express special thanks to Debbie, Sean, and Fred for the awesome DVD of Mike. You have given the friends and family of Mike an incredible and lifelong gift. We would like to express a special thanks to Jeff and the baseball team for your inclusion of Mike in the line up and for the support that you have extended to us. We would like to thank Michelle for your love for Mike and for your enduring support. We would like to thank eveyone who attended the visitation and the burial service. We would like to thank anyone not included earlier. We would like to express our thanks to anyone who has given their love and support of our family during this difficult times. All of the best wishes, love and concern has made our loss a little more bearable. We simple would like everyone to know how much we have appreciated all the love and support. Mike will be always be loved and missed dearly by his friends and family.

March 26, 2004

WRITE IT ON YOUR HEART.......

That every day is the best day in the year. He is rich who owns the day, and no one owns the day who allows it to be invaded with fret and anxiety. Finish every day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities, no doubt, crept in. Forget them as soon as you can, tomorrow is a new day; begin it serenely with too high a spirit to be cumbered with your old nonsense. This new day is too dear, with its hopes an invitations, to waste a moment on the yesterdays. By Ralph Waldro Emerson

Jen Hoey

March 25, 2004

To the Mcghee's...

THanks for all the work you did on the DVD's and for sending them out. I will treasure my copy as I'm sure everyone else will. I'm sure Mike is looking down upon you with a big smile on his face

Love, Jen Hoey

Trish

March 21, 2004

We did not know that evening that God would call your name. In life we loved you dearly, in death-we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone, for part of us went with you, the day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories: your love is still our guide, and though we cannot see you, you are always by our side. Our family chain is broken, and nothing is the same, but as God calls us one-by-one the chain will link again.

MIKEE- ALL YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY LOVE AND MISS YOU SO MUCH

Deborah McGhee

March 18, 2004

I think I've been procrastinating on writing and completing the DVDs so I could attempt to suspend the feelings just a little longer. Forgive me for the delay. Somehow, tonight my heart hurts a little more and it's a little tougher than I thought it would be. The DVDs are complete and will go out in the mail tomorrow. It is our hope that it brings you comfort when you are missing Mike and need to see his smiling face. There are so very many smiles to see. Such great pictures everyone contributed and now they can be shared by all. To my wonderful husband David, thank you for your tireless efforts with the DVD. Mike, I smile and think of you each time I pass by Mountain Pointe. I wish I could have seen you play. You were our angel on earth. Please watch over us and give us angel hugs as much as you can. We need them:-)

TRISH HOEY

March 18, 2004

Mike, I can hardly believe you're no longer here to grace us with your presence. Emma will always know of her Uncle Mike and how much of influence you were in her mother's life. We love you dearly, and will miss those warm hugs and charming smile. I love you, Trish

Sean Anspach

March 10, 2004

What a great friend you were to so many people, Mike. I still find it hard to fathom your loss, but I know you are happy and reunited with other loved ones. We will meet again.

Faith Risolo

March 9, 2004

Mike Whitley was one of the good guys on this earth. His absence only makes us all too aware of what a kind and gentle spirit we had among us. His heart and goodness touched many; may he live forever in those of us he knew and may we give to others what he so freely gave to us.

Our condolences to all of his family and friends.

Faith Risolo/Brian Umlauf

Jackie Brauer

March 8, 2004

Mike had the best smile I have ever seen. I will never meet anyone who can match that radiant smile. I am greatful that I was lucky enough to know such a wonderful man. He will be missed very much by myself and husband,Gary.

Jackie Brauer

Steve Schneider

March 3, 2004

To the family and friends of Michael Whitley:

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Mike was a very genuine person who will be greatly missed by those of us who knew him. I worked with Mike for several years and could always count on him for a smile and conversation. I often went to him for help, which he gave freely. Although his life ended way too soon, I just wanted you to know that he touched and helped people along the way.

JIM AND ROSE SUVEGES

March 3, 2004

WE ONLY MET MIKE LAST YEAR ON HIS VISIT TO INDIANA. HE WAS A GREAT PERSON. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HIM GOING TO LOUISVILLE TO GET A SLUGGER BAT. ALSO GLAD HE GOT TO VISIT INDIANA. I KNOW HE LOVED TH CONSANTI BELLS AND I WILL THINK OF HIM OFTEN WHEN OUR BELL CHIMES.

JIM AND ROSE

Robert Stow

March 3, 2004

Mike will always be in my thoughts of childhood and fun times .He always was up for anything. He will be missed and my hart goies out to his family.

Jennifer Hoey

March 3, 2004

Mike, my brother, my friend...you will always hold a special place in my heart. Here is the prayer I said for you at the service:

Lord, Please watch over all of Mike's family and friends as you graciously accept him into your kingdom. Please help us accept that he is home now. Please allow us to depart from our grief and to now start carrying on with our lives and live it in Mike's spirit. May we all live life to the fullest, love like Mike loved others, give & accept all we can, and learn to appreciate life as he did. Let us allow his spirit to live through you and in us. In the Lord's name we pray....amen

Samantha York ( Clock )

March 3, 2004

I remembered Mike from grade school , I saw him later when we grew up he worked at Allied Signal with my dad and he was the same nice , good guy Mike that he always was. Mike will be in many of our prayers and thoughts.He will be greatly missed.. Samantha York (Clock

Martha Skruby

March 2, 2004

Becky and Nate,

I did not know Michael, but have heard, from Jane, that you had such a close relationship with him. I have had loses in my life, but cannot imagine how devastating this must be for you. It is so hard to lose someone even if they are sick or ederly...but to lose a young, vibrant friend must be such a shock and so very hard. Believe that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Love,

Martha

Laura (Newnam)-Occhiline

March 2, 2004

I am so sorry for your loss. he will truly be missed. My love and sympathy goes out to your whole family!

Michael Bullock

March 1, 2004

To the family and freinds of Michael,He will be missed but will never be forgotten.We send our condolences from the Bullock family.

Michael and Robin Bullock.

John Ransom

March 1, 2004

All our prayers go out to the family. You will be missed.

Lawrence Parrish

March 1, 2004

Mike was a good friend. I have worked with Mike since I was hired in 1988. He made us laugh he was fun to work with and I enjoyed every moment i spent with him at work and away from work. He will be sorely missed but never forgotten. Iam sorry for your loss.

Christina Scholl (Bullock)

March 1, 2004

To the family & friends of Mike:

Remember that your loss is shared by many friends who care, and that you're in our thoughts, our hearts, and in our every Prayer.

God Bless & give you Peace.

Nate and Becky Hoey

March 1, 2004

What a gift you have been to us. We are certainly going to miss your visits. I know you have become God's "right hand man" and have already used your fairness to help. God needed a great helper and he has received the best. With all our love, Nate and Becky

Dee Gorslin

March 1, 2004

Michael was a great friend to our family. He was loyal, caring and genuinely happy for others success. He was apart of our everyday lives and it is hard to think of the future without him. He will indeed be greatly missed. We love you Michael and hope your life in heaven is filled with all the things you love to do.

-The Gorslin Family

Joe Martinez

March 1, 2004

Mike is a great person and friend and will be missed by all. I want to thank Mike and his family for giving me the gift of having him for a friend , he will be greatly missed by Me and my family God Bless ....

FRED BACA

March 1, 2004

WHITEBOY, WE WILL MISS YOU DEARLY. YOU WERE A GREAT FRIEND TO ME AND MANY OTHERS. YOU WERE A BROTHER TO ME AND A GREAT UNCLE TO MY DAUGHTERS. LOVE THE BACA'S FRED, JEN, MADISON AND CAMRYN.

John Baca

February 29, 2004

We should all be so lucky as to have a good friend like Michael.

With Sincere Condolences,

John & Family

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