Michael Clarke Inman

Michael Clarke Inman October 28, 1945 - August 20, 2023.

It is with profound sadness that the family of Michael Clarke Inman announces his passing on Sunday August 20, 2023 at the age of 77 years.

Born October 28,1945 to Richard and Iva Inman, in Cranbrook, B.C., they moved to Abbotsford when Mike was in elementary school. He later attended Abby Senior where he excelled in sports, with recognition as top athlete in his final year,2nd all-star at the 1964 BC Basketball Championship and was invited to BC Lions Football Camp for top high school players. He continued his football and basketball career at UBC, during which time he fell in love with a young nursing student, Charlotte Berg, whom he married in 1970. They later returned to Abbotsford to raise their family and Mike has been an active member of the community ever since.

Although he dreamed of having a career as a basketball coach, he quickly learned his temperament was meant for other things. He began working closely with Charlotte's father, Harry Berg, at HB Construction and found himself drawn to the civil construction and engineering field. His entrepreneurial spirit and work ethic lead to a successful career in the industry. Mike was highly regarded by fellow colleagues which led to positions such as President of the BC Road Builders and Heavy Construction Association of BC. In 1993, he and Charlotte started their namesake company, MCI Construction, that they successfully ran until their retirement in 2000.

Having a deep love of all things sport, Mike enjoyed playing competitive fastball, skiing with his family, as well as playing Masters Basketball until 55 years of age. As a parent, he could always be found quietly on the sidelines or in the bleachers of his four children's sporting events. He was integral to the continuation and expansion of the Abbotsford Sports Hall of Fame, held a term as the President of the Valley Royals Track Club, and together, with his longtime friend Don Macdonald, was dedicated to the success of the Abbotsford Police City Basketball tournament.

Mike was best known for his integrity, generosity and loyalty to everyone around him. He loved spending time with his family and close friends at their summer property on the Sunshine Coast; fishing, boating and playing high stakes games of crib. Retirement winters were spent on the beaches of Mexico in the small town of Puerto Morelos with Charlotte and friends and family from near and far.

Mike will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his wife of 52 years, Charlotte, four children, Paige (Ron), Kyle (Sarah), Courtney (Alex) and Ashleigh (James) and 12 grandchildren Michael was predeceased by his older sister Michele.

A service will be held on Wednesday August 30 at 3:00pm. For service details please email familyofmichaelinman@gmail.com.

In lieu of flowers, if you wish to make a donation, please consider donating to KidSport Abbotsford Chapter in memory of Mike Inman.

https://kidsportcanada.ca/british-columbia/abbotsford/donate/