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Michael Ring Obituary

After seven months with lung cancer, Mike spent his final days surrounded by beauty and the love of family and friends. Mike was raised and educated in Sacramento, CA. He came to Bellingham in 1972 and worked for Alaska Silver and Ivory Company, Eagle Woodworks and Homax Corp. Mike was a fine artist who worked with silver, iron and wood. He loved to read, garden and fish. He was a wonderful cook and a gracious host. He is survived by his partner Gary Roedell, stepson Jason Musante, nephews John Puente, Marc Christiansen & Justin Christiansen, great nieces: Cadence & Shelby, great nephews: Angel, Anthony, Chase & Michael, a large family of cousins and an extended family of friends. We will miss his smile, his compassion and his intelligent spirit. No flowers please. Donations in Michaels name may be made to: the American Cancer Society, Whatcom County Hospice and Whatcom Land Trust. A celebration of Mike's Life will be announced later.

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Published by Bellingham Herald from Aug. 2 to Aug. 31, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
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August 29, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May you draw close to God and find comfort during this most difficult time.

August 29, 2013

There will be a celebration of Mikes life at Gary and Mike's house Sept 7, 2-5PM. Please bring your photos and stories and finger food if you wish. We will have a time of sharing around 3:30. contact Gary if you need directions.

Nancy Zurline Wutzen

August 19, 2013

Gary, I am thinking about you and my heart goes out to you. You will be in
my prayers.

Jillian Gallery

August 17, 2013

Michael graced our lives for so many years with his personal beauty, kindness, gentleness, intelligence, wit and creativity. May his deep love for you--Gary, John, Marc and Justin--sustain us through this grief.

Jillian Gallery

August 17, 2013

Michael graced our lives for so many years with his personal beauty, kindness, gentleness, intelligence, wit and creativity. May his deep love for you--Gary, John, Marc and Justin--sustain you through this grief.

Betty Ring

August 12, 2013

Mike was a very special nephew! He will be missed but always remembered. Deepest Sympathy to family and friends at this difficult time.

August 12, 2013

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to your family at this most difficult time. Please be assured that God will help you cope with the heavy weight of your loss. Blessed be almighty God who daily carries the load for us.
Psalms 68;19

Jamie Callies

August 7, 2013

What a kind and gentle soul. Heaven waits for no one my dear cousin. You will be missed here on earth. Many are waiting for you when you arrive in heaven. Say hi to them all from us.

Love you...

Jamie Callies (Ring)

Robin Schaal

August 5, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to all the family and friends. Lots of love and hugs going to Gary, John, Marc, Justin and their families. Mike will be missed ... love, Robin and Jim

Linda Rutherford

August 5, 2013

Mike was my dear cousin and we spent lots of time together growing up. I will miss him terribly and I'm so sad that there's a little less of this beautiful world we live in now that he's gone. I'm so glad Frank and I got to spend some one on one time with him over his Christmas stay. My condolences to Gary and all Mike's family and friends.

marc christiansen

August 5, 2013

uncle mike was a great role model and wonderfull man. I will miss him always.

Larry Edgemon

August 4, 2013

It was such a pleasure to have spent time with Mike both here in Sacramento and at his beautiful home in Bellingham. Best wishes to Gary and the rest of his family.

Mary Ring

August 3, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with Mikes friends and family. He will be missed by all. Our Love Aunt Mary and family

Ellen Byrne

August 2, 2013

Our deepest sympathies to Gary and Michael's family and friends. He was a kind soul and a talented artist, we wish him peace.

John McArdle

August 2, 2013

There is less laughter, joy, and kindness in the world with Mike's passing, so it's up to us to remember him by practicing the same.

Patrick Knowles

August 2, 2013

Having worked with Mike for several years, I enjoyed his quiet wit and his carefully chosen words when dealing with the daily stresses of working at Homax. I'll miss him.

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