Michael Oliver

Michael Glen Oliver, 69, of Canadensis passed away suddenly on Monday, August 28, 2023. Born outside Pensacola, Florida, he was the son of the late Dewey Glen and Katherine Louise (Price) Oliver. Michael was the husband of the late Deborah Oliver.
Mike had a tough childhood growing up in a Navy family, never spending much time in one place being relocated from city and state to state over his early years for his father's job. He met Debbie in Gainesville, Florida while she was attending the University of Florida. They started a family there in Lake Butler until moving to the Poconos in 1989, where he spent the remainder of his life. Mike was a master carpenter and storyteller and loved classic rock music. He held various jobs over his career from owning his own business "Custom Deck and Backyard," to framing houses, and finished out his career with Skepton Construction building schools throughout the region. He was an avid outdoorsman and hunting and fishing were his passions which he loved to do with his children, as well as completing the never-ending projects on their old house over the 34 years they lived there.
His work ethic was second to none, working early in the morning till late at night, sometimes in multiple jobs to provide for his family. This eventually took its toll on his body with multiple joint replacements and an early retirement. He lived his life for his family, took great pride in, and loved his children and grandchildren dearly, and traveled for bi-weekly visits to them until the end. The countless stories he told about his unbelievable life adventures, and lessons he taught about hard work, outdoor life, and carpentry will forever live on with his children. His last few years had been a struggle for him and his family as he battled declining physical heath and underwent treatment for mental illness.
Survivors: Mike will be remembered for the man he was by his sons, Adam Oliver and his spouse Shannon Oliver, Joseph Oliver and his partner Kris Brandi, and Daniel Oliver and his spouse Lauren Oliver; as well as his 5 grandchildren Garrett, Bennett, Hunter, Callie, and Sadie.
Services: Private cremation services have been entrusted to Bolock Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. of Cresco, and a private memorial service will be held at a future date. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to https://www.dbsalliance.org/