John Mickelson

1944 - 2016

John Mickelson

1944 - 2016

John Mickelson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Sep. 24 to Sep. 25, 2016.
John Clarence Mickelson

John Clarence Mickelson, 72, native San Franciscan, passed away Wednesday September 14, 2016, in his home surrounded by his family.

John was born in San Francisco in 1944 (to John "Mike" and Margaret Mickelson). He went to St. John's and graduated from Lowell High School. John received his Pharmacy degree from Oregon State University and was a registered pharmacist for over 40 years. John worked as a business agent for UFCW, Local 648 for over 30 years.

John is survived by his wife Linda, children: Jimmy, Paul (Suzanne), Willi (Melanie), Beth and Joe (Cecilia); grandchildren: Talia, Summer, Mia and Joey; brother Robert; sister-in-law Kathleen and many other family and friends. Predeceased by son, John Edward Mickelson.

Services will be held at the Forest Hill Clubhouse on Sunday, October 2, 2016 from 1-4:30. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Hospice By the Bay, Rocky Mountain Co-Operative Nursery School or a donation of your choice.

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October 5, 2016

Bill & Nancy Whipple posted to the memorial.

October 4, 2016

Ira & Shirley Stafford posted to the memorial.

October 2, 2016

Roz and Steve Itelson posted to the memorial.

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Bill & Nancy Whipple

October 5, 2016

Just found out about John's death, so very sorry for your loss.

Ira & Shirley Stafford

October 4, 2016

We just learned of John's passing. We will miss him, even though we seldom got to see or talk with him. Our sincere condolences to your entire family.

Roz and Steve Itelson

October 2, 2016

We are so sorry to hear about John's passing. May his memory be a blessing to all those who knew and loved him.

September 29, 2016

My sincerest condolences to you and your family. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

Your neighbors,
Carl and Teresa

Holly Boland

September 29, 2016

My love to you, Linda, Willi, and the whole Mickelson family.

Love,
Collin (Rocky Mtn '12) and Holly

Georgia Dave

September 26, 2016

Our hearts are broken because we don't get to see John anymore! We are so sorry for your loss. Know that this is a loss to our entire neighborhood and all of SF. Our thoughts are with you. I know our dads are protecting us all now. RIP John you are missed and will not be forgotten!

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