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Michael James Kury
1959 - 2010
Michael James Kury
1959 - 2010
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BORN
1959
DIED
2010
Michael Kury Obituary
Mike was born on June 6, 1959 in Lancaster, Calif. He was raised in Huntington Beach, Calif., where he lived until moving to his family property in Eros, La. He relocated to Tom Bean in 2003 and resided there until his passing. His two loves were his art and his children, Emma and Griffin. They wanted everyone to know that their dad "was awesome."
Mike was a popular artist in the North Texas and Dallas areas, working in the fields of jewelry and small and life-size sculptures. He shared a working studio with fellow artist Arlene Cason. His current work used various mediums such as plasters, resin, and rubber to creative his figurative, surreal, social, and pop art pieces of minimal, modern sculpture.
He was a member of the Sunday Morning Art and Coffee Club in Sherman, the Texas Sculpture Association, the Craftmen's Guild of Mississippi, and Ghost Town Arts Collective. He had shown in several galleries, Invitational and group shows, and was currently featured at the RO2 Gallery in Dallas.
Mike had an extensive collection of Iris plants. In the spring, he enjoyed hosting an open house to share their beauty.
He is survived by two children, Emma and Griffin of Tom Bean; sister, Carolyn and husband Chris of North Bend, Wash.; nephews, Douglass of Washington state and Jacob, who is serving in the United States Army; and his father, James (Jim) Kury of Foresthill, Calif. Mike's mother passed in 2002.
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David Womer
December 22, 2020
I would love to see your newest designs in jewelry! We miss you!
David Womer
December 29, 2010
Mike, I went to the ocean, as we had agreed. I thought that it would be you, not me, doing this.
God speed!
-D
Pam Neil
December 29, 2010
I knew Mike when he was in California. He remained my friend even when he moved away, although we have been communicating only via Christmas cards, he was in my thoughts much more frequently. I was planning to call him this evening in response to his message in this year's card when I heard the news of his death. I was shocked that such a young life had been cut so short. I do not even know how or why he died. I regret not calling sooner. I will miss him. My condolences to his family and other friends.
Davis Bentley
December 28, 2010
Mike I'll miss you so much. Thanks for teaching me welding and I know that Scott and I will miss playing ping pong in the studio with you. I just wish I had come home to Texas to see you before you passed.
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December 28, 2010
Mike made living in that part of Texas bearable for me. It was always the highlight of my week when we hung out! You will be missed Mike!
Rosalinda Gomez
December 28, 2010
What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, we may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget.You will be dearly missed.My deepest sympathy for his family.Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer.
Sunny Raschke
December 28, 2010
He touched so many hearts, and he was easy to laugh with, May God bless his loved ones
Jordan Roth
December 28, 2010
Mike was an absolute pleasure to know. He became friends with nearly everyone who crossed his path, leaving a real impression with his engaging personality and with his art. He will be dearly missed. My deepest sympathy for his family and close friends.
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