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Charles M. "Mike" Bleike

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Charles Bleike Obituary

Name: Memorial service for Charles M. "Mike" Bleike
Start: 2015-02-07T17:00:00.000Z
Location: First Presbyterian Church

Charles Michael Bleike, 64, died on January 22, 2015, at home surrounded by his family. Mike was born in Houston on December 19, 1950 to "C.B." and Alice Bleike. He graduated from Sam Rayburn High School in Pasadena, Texas in 1969. Mike was a founding member of the band "The Dimensions," "The Sound Investment," and "Blackie and the Bullets." Mike began his airline career as an aircraft router with Texas International and retired after 38 years with Continental/United Airlines as Senior Director of System Operations Control Center in Houston. He loved playing guitar and keyboards, recording music and playing golf with friends. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Charles Bouthery Bleike and Alice Mae (Robberts) Bleike. Mike was a loving husband to Wendy Bleike, his wife of 23 years. He also is survived by his sister Donna and brother-in-law Ray Priest. Together with Brenda (Tolbert) Greer, he was the proud parent of three wonderful children: Marcia Webster and son-in-law David Webster, Angie McDonald, and son, Michael "Shannon" Bleike. He adored his grandchildren: Jake, Shannon, Ben, Hannah, Sam, Ryan and Chase. A Memorial Service will be held at First Presbyterian Church in Tomball, 30410 Tomball Parkway, Tomball, Texas on Saturday, February 7, 2015, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in Mike's name to FPC-Building Fund or Abandoned Animal Rescue, 419 E. Hufsmith Rd., Tomball, Texas 77375.

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Published by The Pasadena Citizen from Jan. 29 to Feb. 11, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Charles Bleike

26 Entries

Wayne Holt

February 26, 2015

So sorry I missed the news of this memorial service. I knew Mike from EARLY days at Rayburn. One memory that is still fresh in my mind was walking past the house The Dimensions were practicing at and hearing them play Nowhere Man by the Beatles...I just stood there amazed. He must have been all of 15, maybe 16 at the time. Mike was THE MAN on guitar and truly deserved his place in the great bands he played in.

I didn't know him well but everything I needed to know about his music was out there very early, and very clear. He was a heck of a guy. Thanks for some beautiful memories, Mike. Godspeed on your journey...

Janice Macek

February 6, 2015

Wendy and Boo,
What a special and talented man! So many good memories from the neighborhood to being a "groupie" at the Blackie and the Bullets gigs. I could count on Mike's e-mails about what was happening on the music scene and music history. We didn't get the chance to exchange that copy of the Sound Investment Anthology, however I do have a few downloads he sent. The man just loved music! Wendy you were his only love and he adored you, what an incredible way to live! I often thought that Boo was getting right up there with you! Mike will be thought of for many years to come!

Denise Wilson

February 5, 2015

Mike was an amazing person and a pleasure to work with. The world is a better place because he was in it. He will be missed. My heartfelt sympathy at this tremendous loss.

Chloe and Norman Walker

February 4, 2015

Precious memories....... wow! I was not even aware of the musical prowess. That must have been awesome. Love you, Wendy. May God hold you tight.

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Louella Jones

February 2, 2015

So sorry for your loss. He lived his life to the fullest. Praying for the family.

February 2, 2015

We send our deepest condolences. Roddy and Pam Clack

February 2, 2015

Mike was a gifted musician and never wavered from his tasks. He was a delight to have as a friend during our 4 years at Sam Rayburn High School. My thoughts and prayers are with his entire family. God gave him the gift of Music and he used that talent wisely....

February 1, 2015

many great memories. hundreds of great gigs, travels, recordings. our taste in music were identical. we were like brothers in every way. we went to the Grammy's, R'n''R hall of fame, Vegas for the Beatles 'Love' show, opening act for major stars, worked together at CAL for years, best man at he and Wendy's wedding, we shared a love of flashlights, loved my mom and dad as I did his, watched his children grow from babies, shared boys night out in my LRoom, we became friends w/Lil Feat. like true friends, we would visit, and hardly say a word to one another. wasn't necessary...we of the same mind for 47 years. I am still in shck and denial.

Vicki Welch Ayo

February 1, 2015

I knew Blackie from high school and re-connected when I wrote Boys From Houston. We interviewed and he also wrote a lovely piece for the back cover about what music has meant to him. Vicki Welch Ayo

February 1, 2015

I still have very fond memories of listening to The Sound Investment during my Sam Rayburn high school years. I graduated in 1968. Y'all were always winning the battle of the bands. Those were the days.

Candy Dawson Campise

February 1, 2015

I was fortunate to work with Mike back in the Texas International days. He was such a nice guy and will never be forgotten!
My thoughts & prayers are with you all.

Brian Keene

February 1, 2015

I called Mike the "Professor" because he knew so much about the science and intricacies of airline operation. We became close in 1987 when I managed the control center in one of our airline hubs. It was some years later that we began to share our love for music. When I moved to Houston in 2011, I recognized my dream to play music with Mike. It was very sweet,. I will remember him as a gentle. wise, humorous country gentleman. Will miss him very much.

Peggy Cashion Mullarkey

January 31, 2015

I enjoyed reading this tribute. God bless you Wendy.

Keith Christian

January 31, 2015

I worked with Mike for several years and have had the pleasure of going out and hearing his "Bleike and the bullets" band. Words are not adequate to express the sadness we all feel.
God Bless!

Patricia Davis

January 30, 2015

I had the pleasure of working with Mike. He will be missed by all. My deepest sympathy for your loss

Shelley

January 30, 2015

I hope you all are finding the strength to get through this difficult time. Mike was a good man, a great co-worker and to top it all, the most proud Grandfather I've ever met!

God speed my friend.