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Michael Hulett Obituary
Apr. 24, 1950-Aug. 14, 2012
Resident of Los Gatos
Died suddenly at his home. He is survived by his sister Martha Hulett Knight of Las Vegas. There will be no formal service. To his many friends I ask you celebrate his life in your own special way.
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Bill Merz
October 2, 2012
Mike followed his own path. For better or worse, his adventurous spirit and individuality did not permit him to follow convention. Mike was funny and fun loving. He enjoyed life and he felt part of his purpose here was just to take it all in. I remember that he sometimes used to say, “we are on our life's time”. Some of what I know he did with that time was learn to scuba dive, speak some French and travel around France. He designed and built a spec home, and spent at least one winter as a ski bum. He ice-skated, played golf, went skeet shooting, studied fencing, and learned to tap dance. He played the guitar, violin, and piano, and loved the ladies; he spent some of his last evenings out dancing with the ladies.
If aspects of his life did not fit the mainstream ideal, including personal relationships, I know he held the people he cared about in high regard. He was often complimentary and not afraid to let people know what he admired most about them. He could readily remind an old friend of something they once did or said as an important piece of a shared biography.
His material needs were simple. He kept his accommodations tidy and basic, but usually they met the added dimension, basic for Mike, of being well situated in natural beauty, most often somewhere in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
There is a poem entitled ‘The Way He'd Like It' by Al Zolynas. When I first read it, I thought of Mike. It seemed to contain his exact style of humor in its cartoon like imagery, as well as his optimism, in the expressed notion of always escaping serious harm, no matter the circumstance. I gave him a copy, which he hung on his wall. The last lines read:
“From all disasters let me rise wholly.
On my face, let me have beautiful dueling scars.”
So, I say so long, my friend. May you indeed rise wholly, beautiful dueling scars and all.
Mark (Doc) & Mary Lamey
September 12, 2012
For those who knew and loved Michael, you know how he loved life itself. Michael certainly was a confirmed bachelor. He entertained us with beautiful violin, guitar and piano playing in his mountain cabin. He loved the serene Santa Cruz mountains. Occasionally coming to our homes for a home cooked meal and to enjoy some wine together. Michael stayed busy with his skylight and carpentry business. Obviously I can't compile 50 years of friendship and life, that would take reams of paper and far too much space. Many great memories and conversations we had about the universe and hereafter, Michael now has the answers. We will miss you and will be together again dear friend. We send to you Michael (Captain) love and prayers from all of us.
Gail Frey-Collie
August 29, 2012
Crazy Mike! We grew up together on Clydelle in San Jose. You drove us crazy with your antics and we were crazy about you. Remembering Hilda and Duke too. So many memories. Love and sympathy to Martha from the Freys.
Gail DiBenedetto
August 28, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Mike. We will miss you. Jim and Gail
j m
August 28, 2012
Thanks Mike, for all of the help you gave when I needed it, the work, for teaching me carpentry skills, the stories about life, and the fun and laughs we had.
D. Del Conte
August 25, 2012
Michael was a wonderful caring person - so full of life. His unique personality always made you shake your head and smile at the same time. He will be missed by those who knew and loved him.
Darling Fischer Chapel of the Hills
August 25, 2012
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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