Michael Jones

RIP UNC

Good bless my family And continue to rest uncle sinker

Unc March 21th is approaching It has been 11 years I still miss our times together. I wonder what you would say about the current polictical climate. I'm sure you would not approve. Again love you and miss you.

I was just thinking about Michael the other day, and wondering what he would say during this pandemic. What he would think of this administration, and how much support he would offer us in these bleak times. We miss you, Michael.

Still thinking of Michael and all our adventures "back in the day" -- he was (and remains) a definitive force in my life!

For a friend of many years ago, I wish you peace. We crossed paths in the late 60s and early 70s - you worked on the Etna Street house and we had many laughs together. God speed on your next journey.

Unc You were my Hero Taught me so many things about life and we always had a great time you loved to debate and be right about so many things and I miss you so much you are with the mom and dad and siblings heaven has you all . Miss you UNC Cali will never be the same.

Special "Jones" things I'll never forget:
Introduced me to fresh anchovy at Chez.
Treated us to the best Christmas-party mac & cheese I ever had and reluctantly shared the secret ingredient.
Surprised me with a visit to the smallest-bar-known-to-man on the way to the beach and everyone inside knew him!
We always had to send someone down our steep hill to go get Jones because his car wouldn't go up it.
Made us wait for breakfast sausages done his way up at the Russian River.
Always cooking - always having a good time . . .

Michael was the best and I will adore him forever. My heart goes out to Linda, Loring, Michaelanne and all the rest of his family and friends.

Dear Everyone Who Loved Michael,

We can't be there, but we really really wish we could. We miss Michael so much.

Love,
Erik Storlie and Tamara Kaiser

I am sending my love to Michael's family, and partner, Linda. He was a most amazing man, and I am grateful, honored to call him my friend. Although we shall miss him, the world is a much better place because he was in it... Thank you, MIchael.

Michael and I sat through the first Iraq War at Norman's Bar on College Avenue in Berkeley. We could not believe a war could be watched on TV, and we did not believe in War. Miss you already, Michael; you never failed to make me laugh, even in the grim times. Peace, brother.

You are so missed already! Family holidays, especially Thanksgiving, will never be the same again. Thank you for more than 45 years of great times. And the son we share, Loring, with Marcelo and Nadia are the best of us.

When I Miss You...I don't have to go far...I'll just look inside my heart...and, that is where I'll find you. I love you, Dad. Xox

I am heartbroken...Suffering the death of my dad for a second time. You were the most awesome uncle ever. How I miss your monthly calls, your yearly visit. Who will I go to for my fatherly advice? You are so precious to me. I love you Uncle Sinker...I miss you. How wonderful Heaven must be...it has the best of the best!

A great loss to us all! He will be missed.

A celebration of life is the perfect memorial. I know he will be dancing with everyone.

My heart goes out to all of his amazing family.

Goodbye good friend, good man. What a loss to the world!

Although I relocated and hadn't seen him in more than 30 years, I'll miss Michael. I returned to the Bay Area a couple of years ago and kept promising myself to get in touch with him. He shared his house with me as a room-mate when I needed a place to live.

Cheers and thanks, Michael!

Michael was such a special spirit and help to me as I arrived in the Bay Area. We came to know each other both through our mutual friend, Brena Wlkaer -- and then through his working as the general contractor on the house I was renting. Such personal warmth combined with his being so capable in so many areas and his responsiveness -- had a wonderful crew of people working with him and extended himself in such a personal and welcoming way. To one whose entire life had been relocated..this meant such a great deal. Later, I came to know his extraordinary multi-talented family and the overflowing love -- both for him and from him that was so much a part of his life. How I salute you dear Michael and thank you from a grateful heart!

One Love Unc