MICHAEL OMIE MAIRS

Michael Omie Mairs leapt into life on April 29, 1974 and he never looked back up to his passing
on July 31, 2016 after a courageous two year battle with cancer.

Mike was born and lived his life in Independence, CA graduating from Owens Valley High School in
1992. He was a peaceful warrior, caring and kind hearted, but with a love for competition. He
excelled in athletics, particularly baseball and softball.

Mike graduated from the California Post Law Enforcement Academy at Allen Hancock Police
Academy in Santa Maria CA in 2001. He served as a volunteer firefighter/EMT for Lone
Pine Volunteer Fire Department receiving firefighter/EMT of the year award during that time. He
began his law enforcement career for the Inyo County Sheriff's Department as a correctional
officer and was promoted shortly thereafter to Deputy.

Mike joined the Bishop Police Department in 2007. During his tenure he served as Watch
Commander, Field Training Officer, and Certified Police Canine Agitator. He excelled in Criminal
Interdiction/Major Drug Investigations, and received the City of Bishop Medal of Merit and
numerous letters of commendation. He continued his passion as an EMT by becoming an
Advanced EMT, Tactical Emergency Medical Support and proudly served as an Operator for the
Inyo County Special Emergency Division(SED). He further served the community by working for
Symon's Ambulance Company as an Advanced EMT.

Mike was an exemplary law enforcement officer, exhibiting compassion, courage, and
commitment to the badge and to his oath of service for his entire career.

Mike married his love Kristin Mairs on August 19, 2006 in Lone Pine, CA. She was his
constant companion and best friend to the end. Her loyal, loving care of Mike through his long
battle was constant and unwavering. One of his deepest wishes was fulfilled with the birth of his
two children, Sadie and Lane. Mike was a devoted, loving father. His life revolved around his
family and friends.

Mike was preceded in death by his father, George William Mairs. He is survived by his wife,
Kristin; their children, Sadie (7) and Lane (4); mother, Margaret Mairs; brother, Chuck and wife
Adrienne Mairs; brother, Doug and wife Loralee Mairs; father and mother in­law Robert and
Karen Mike; sister-in­law, Stacey Mike; in­laws, Tracey Mike and C.K. Felton; in­laws, Gary and
Tina Rieser; sister-in­law, Allison Mike, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial and graveside services will be held in Lone Pine, CA on Saturday, August 6, 2016 at 10:00 A.M., at Mt. Whitney Cemetery followed by a potluck luncheon at the Mt. Whitney Golf Club.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the family of Mike Mairs under the name of Kristin
Mairs at Chase Bank in Bishop.