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After graduating from Gladstone High School in 1974, Michael embarked on a lifelong career as a mechanic, a profession where he not only excelled but also found great satisfaction. His work was a significant part of his life, but his true passions lay in the great outdoors. Describing himself as a "hippie fly fisherman," Michael spent countless hours fishing, camping, and tending to his garden-activities that brought him immense joy and peace.
Michael's love for the mountains and nature was only surpassed by his love for his family. He is survived by his son, Sean Kearns (spouse Celia Antonini); daughter, Jennifer Olson (spouse Jeremy Olson); grandchildren, Elizabeth, Lewis, Jude, Willow, and Hudson; and his brother, Allen Kearns. Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Janet and Duane Kearns, and his sister, Janet Hays.
A service to celebrate Michael's life will be held on October 6, with the location to be determined. His kind spirit and joyful presence will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
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Denise Thierfelder
October 6, 2024
Michael was a neighbor of our family for years, such a nice person, I loved hearing him play his harmonica in the back yard, Ron and Mike would chat over the fence.
Happy trails to you Mike, so glad we have Jennifer & her family, it´s like having a part of Mike still with us.
Ron & Denise
Kathy and wayne Godare
August 14, 2024
When Mike would walk with Ryker around our neighborhood we would share wonderful conversation and stories. He brought me special gifts that he found while in the wild and had collected or making me something special out of a cool piece of wood, while I shared my love for canning and baking, which he would Then describe with glee how he would take the bread and make the best darn toasted cheese sandwiches with it. I will dearly miss this wonderfully kind soul who I considered a sweet friend. The neighborhood will never be the same.
Marie Gettel-Gilmartin
August 14, 2024
My early memories of my cousin Mike were having dinner together at our grandparents' house. I was born on Mike's ninth birthday, and I always felt a bond to him because we shared a birthday! He was always so sweet to his little cousin. We had a green stool at our grandparents' house that we "shared" and would use whenever we went over there. I remember a lot of casseroles with "filberts" in them (what we now call hazelnuts)!
I also remember attending Mike's weddings and going over to visit when Jennifer was born. I'll never forget the delight on his face when she was born!!
In later years I didn't see him very often. The last time I saw him was 11 years ago when my parents had an art show honoring the life of our Uncle Lloyd. It was so wonderful to catch up and also to see Jennifer too.
Jennifer's wonderful family is a testament to the love shown to her by her parents. I will miss my cousin!
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Mariah
August 12, 2024
I enjoyed sitting with Michael, whether it was to share a story about our families, or hold his hand when the day was rough. Some days he liked to challenge me, haha.. packing up his stuff and ready to walk out the door. But we compromised with walks around the building to check out the flowers. There's some people you'll always remember and Michael was one of those people. Such a kind person. He will be missed.
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