Michael Biff Franklin

Michael Biff Franklin

Michael Franklin Obituary

Published by Legacy Funeral Homes Wasilla Chapel on Jul. 10, 2019.
Michael was born on October 24, 2000 and passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2019. Michael was a resident of Palmer, Alaska at the time of passing. He was working towards joining the United States Army, and was very close to leaving for Basic Training to start his adult life as a United States soldier. There will be a Memorial Service on Friday July 12th at New Grace Christian Church at 6:00 PM, with a reception immediately following the service. On July 6th Michael was in Homer, with his family, for his grandfather's memorial service shortly after he left for home the crash occurred.

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August 9, 2019

Joann Hoover posted to the memorial.

August 4, 2019

Jackie Purcell posted to the memorial.

July 13, 2019

Jane (Frohne) Bedwell, class of '81 posted to the memorial.

Joann Hoover

August 9, 2019

My deepest condolences to the Family in this tragic loss.

Jackie Purcell

August 4, 2019

Biff and Louise and family. I know it has been several week since Michael's tragic accident. I want to extend my deepest sympathies to you both. May the Lord watch over you and help to comfort you, with Michael at his side to help.

Jane (Frohne) Bedwell, class of '81

July 13, 2019

Praying for peace for the whole family in this time of grief.

Jennasy Dillard

July 12, 2019

Michael was always super respectful and sweet he'll be dearly missed by all of us

Thomas Youngblood

July 12, 2019

Michael was always very respectful and polite. He had an infectious smile that was hard to miss. We feel very blessed to have had him in our lives. He will be missed, but never forgotten....

Julie Logan

July 12, 2019

One minute at a time with the knowledge he will be right there with you.

Chris & Nicolette Dabbs

July 11, 2019

Mikey was an amazing young man with a bright future. I had the pleasure of coaching him in baseball and he was always so much fun. He had an infectious smile that made everyone feel better and he loved to be part of a team. He will be missed by many who knew him and got to be a part of his wonderful life.

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Debbie Grizzle

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Chrissy and Jeff Eichholz

July 10, 2019

Please accept our deepest condolences with the passing of your precious son.

Dayna Lestenkof

July 9, 2019

Mike blessed so many people with his thoughtfulness and kindness. I pray that you find comfort in your memories of him, and the knowledge that others are missing him too.

LORD, you know the hopes of the helpless. Surely you will hear their cries and comfort them. (Psalm 10:17, NLT)

Christina Asare

July 9, 2019

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

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August 9, 2019

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