Michael J. Virden

Michael J. Virden

Michael Virden Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 19, 2004.
Virden Michael J., age 59, of Mpls, died December 16th, after a courageous battle with cancer. His strength and light-hearted wit was an inspiration to all. A proud U.S. Navy veteran; 36-year employee of the U.S. Postal Service; avid hunter and fisherman. Preceded in death by father, Joseph. Survived by wife of 35 years, Shirley; children & their spouses, Phillip & Angela Virden, Shauna & Randie Krabbenhoft; mother, Alice Virden; brothers & their spouses, Larry & Marilyn, Donald, Phillip & Jeannie, Leon & Mary; sisters & their spouses, Mary Ellen & Randy Magnuson, Luanne & Tom Anderson, Kathy & Mike McCue; numerous nieces & nephews. He will be dearly missed by grandchildren, Abigale and Gareth Virden, whom he greatly treasured; Special thanks to Dr. Candy Corey and to the staff of North Memorial Hospital. Visitation Monday, 5-8 PM. Service Tuesday, 11 AM at Washburn- McReavy Southeast Chapel, 200 Central Ave SE, Mpls. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Washburn-McReavy Southeast Chapel 612-379-2368

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January 8, 2005

Kris Henderson posted to the memorial.

December 23, 2004

Jim Stotz posted to the memorial.

December 20, 2004

Judy Hupp-Tilseth posted to the memorial.

Kris Henderson

January 8, 2005

Shirley -

I have been thinking of you since hearing of your husband's passing, and my thoughts and prayers continue to be with you and your family. May you be blessed with wonderful memories of the years you had together.

Jim Stotz

December 23, 2004

Shirley, Shauna, and Phil;



Cathy and I are so sorry to hear about Mike's battle with cancer and recent passing. Know that we are thinking of you and praying for your comfort. You are not alone.



Jim and Cathy Stotz

Judy Hupp-Tilseth

December 20, 2004

Hi Alice and Kathy,

Our heartfelt sympathies to you and your family. He is at peace now in God's arms. With many fond memories of a life growing up in Southeast.

Sincerely,

Scott, Judy & Lyric

Amy and Ted Kritzler

December 20, 2004

We are so sorry about your loss. Please let us know if there is anything that we can do to make this time easier on you. Your family is in our heart and in our prayers.



Sincerely Amy and Ted

Bill Hupp

December 19, 2004

I am very sorry to hear of Mike's Passing. I'll always remember the fun times we had playing sports together and all the fun times and stories we shared and experienced. Knowing Mike I'm sure he'll be looking up old friends and family that have passed before us. God Bless Your Family.

Bill Hupp

One of the

SouthEast Boys!

Saundra Swearingen(Aykens)

December 19, 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Because of health reasons, I won't be able to attend Mike's funeral but you will be in my thoughts.I remember when Mike stayed with us and attended high school in his senior year. During the summer we were swimming in Mille Lacs lake when he slipped and cut a deep gash in his leg. We had to take him to the emergency room for stitches.

Denise (D.D.) Anderson

December 19, 2004

I am so sorry for your loss. I'm sure Mike & Joe are fishing and visiting with all of the others who went before him.

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