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Michael Mayer Obituary
Most recently, Mr. Mayer served for six years as the President and CEO of Bank of Commerce Holdings, which includes the Redding Bank of Commerce, Roseville Bank of Commerce, Sutter Bank of Commerce and the Redding Bank of Commerce Mortgage. Under his leadership, Bank of Commerce Holdings flourished, and provided financing to thousands of businesses and homeowners throughout the Sacramento Valley. Previously, Mr. Mayer worked with Mid-Valley Bank in Red Bluff, River City Bank in Sacramento, Sunrise Bank in Roseville and for the Bank of America.
Mr. Mayer generously shared his financial acumen with numerous public and non-profit projects, working to ensure safe, healthy and prosperous communities. He served on the board of Mercy Foundation North and the Catholic Healthcare West Community Board. He served on the board of the McConnell Foundation, the Turtle Bay Audit Board, the Economic Development Corporation of Shasta County, and the Shasta County Methamphetamine Task Force. In the mid-1990s, he was a gubernatorial appointee to the board of the State Teachers' Retirement System. He enjoyed golf, sailing, travel and time with his family.
He leaves behind his wife Sheila, son Christopher, and daughter Lisa. He will be missed by his mother Barbara Mayer of El Dorado Hills, sister Kathi Turner of Redwood City, brother Robert Mayer of Gold River, sister Barbara Ann Ennis of Concord, brother James Mayer of Woodland and sister Mary Hansen of Concord, and their families. His father, Charles Mayer of El Dorado Hills, passed away earlier this year.
Private services will be held. In lieu of flowers, contributions are encouraged to the Shasta Senior Nutrition Program and the Golden Umbrella of Shasta County.
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Mayer
DONALD LAKE
May 17, 2018
Dear Mike:
I've missed your passing very much for many years, and will NEVER forget you.
As a former Bank of America Officer and long-time bank regulator, I had the esteemed honor of knowing a very wonderful bank professional and person.
Take care, sir, and soar with the Angels!
Don
December 3, 2007
I miss you so much dad. It's been 2 months exactly, and these past 2 months have been the hardest ever. I think of you everyday and want you to know that all my memories of you are some of the best times I've ever had. I love you always and forever dad. Love, your little girl. ♥
November 27, 2007
I will always love you!Remember all of the good times that we had and I will treasure those forever! You are loved and missed by many.You gave everything that you had to your family and community and we will always be grateful for all that you did! Love, me
Forever Friends
November 15, 2007
Michael, you are still so missed. The hole you have left our hearts is missing- your smile and your laughter.
Such a Great Businessman, but such a better friend. Thank you for all you have done for all of us, it will never be forgotten. You will never be forgotten....
November 12, 2007
MCM – Words can never express the sadness I feel from your passing and how much you are truly missed....your ability to light up a room upon entrance and put every individual at ease with pure kindness and your ability to make everyone laugh with your hilarious sense of humor. You were not just a brilliant leader, but a kind, thoughtful, generous, positive, respectful man who had a way of making people feel important. For you no act of kindness was ever too small. Your daily contagious smile will never be forgotten. You will be forever in our hearts. Thank you for your friendship. Rest in Peace..... Your true friend - H
Lynne and Bill Moule
November 11, 2007
To the family: Bill and I want you to know who very much we respected Mike. He always had such charisma. His wit and high energy were obvious to all - a charmer from the first meeting. As a Director of Mid Valley Bank, I enjoyed working with him, listening to his polished reports; in general, I was impressed with his caring demeanor and intelligence. A distinguished banker he was!
Our sincere sympathies to the entire family.
Lynne and Bill Moule
CALLIE WOOD
November 6, 2007
DEAR SHEILA, CHRIS, AND LISA,
MIKE WAS SUCH A NICE GUY. WE ALWAYS REMEMBER WHEN HE CAME TO THE RANCH AND HELPED WITH THE CATTLE. HE WAS SO HAPPY DOING THAT. WE SHOULD HAVE DONE IT MORE. WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER MIKE, SMILING AND HAPPY AS HE WAS THAT DAY.
ONE OF THE REASONS WE SWITCHED THE SHASTA LIVESTOCK ACCOUNT TO RBC WAS BECAUSE OF MIKE, HE WAS RBC. HE WAS SO SMART AND REALLY WANTED TO HELP PEOPLE. HE MADE IT HAPPEN FOR US. HE WAS THAT KIND OF GUY.
OUR HEARTS GO OUT TO YOU.
WITH MUCH LOVE,
CALLIE, DARRELL, RAMSEY & DALLICE
Susie Herrera
November 1, 2007
Words cannot express the sadness I feel. Mike was my friend and I will miss him. He always spoke of the love for his family and how proud he was of them. Rest in peace my friend.
Orin Bennett
October 29, 2007
As a Bank of Commerce Board member, I want you to know of my respect and gratitude for Mike. It is because of that and his other attributes that he will be remembered.
Bank of America
October 27, 2007
Shelia & Family-
Please know that your Bank of America family is thinking of you and our hearts are sad. Mike will be remembered for all that he gave of himself for his community and his family. With sincere sympathy-
Your Bank of America Family(Redding Main)
Forever Your Friend
October 26, 2007
Michael is a man that will never be forgotten. His kind heart and soft soul will continue to warm our hearts and keep us smiling and remembering the wonderful, caring, and gentle man that he will always be. Always striving to make everyone feel comfortable, happy, and never made anyone feel less of a person than he. We will never be able to thank you for all you have done, until we meet in the light and can see that peaceful smile of yours again. We love you.........
Claudette Civalier
October 25, 2007
I will remember Mike for his kindness and his quiet way of making me feel comfortable around large groups of people. His passing is a loss to our community and he will be missed by many.
Randall Yelverton
October 25, 2007
More than a businessman or community leader, I will always remember Mike as the guy with a perpetual smile and a helping hand.
God will judge you, Mike, based on your entire life, one filled with goodwill and sacrifice. We all wish we could have helped you as much as you helped us.
Terry Moravec and Richard Christoph
October 24, 2007
Dear Sheila and Family,
We are saddened to learn of Mike's passing and remember him as a kind and intelligent colleague, and dedicated business and community leader. May you take solace and comfort in the memory of his accomplishments, and the respect and admiration of his friends. Our thoughts are with you.
Wayne Barni
October 24, 2007
I am saddened by the passing of Michael Mayer. During the time I worked with him he was professional, loyal and a true asset to the community and the bank. He will surely be missed my many.
Ellie Delucchi
October 22, 2007
Sheila and Family,
May it comfort you to know that others care and are remembering you in prayer.
Local Resident
October 22, 2007
Thank you Michael for all that you have done for this great community. Your contributions and leadership will be greatly missed. Please know that this gracious heart of California acknowledges your remorse and is healing now. In the great human experience, we all wind our way through the best we can and we will always remember your accountable selflessness as a reminder that we are all connected on this voyage.
Garry & Bob Bertoldi
October 22, 2007
Dear Sheila and Children
Want you to know that we are thinking of you at this time and will miss Mike. We liked him very much.
Frank Wilson
October 20, 2007
We were shocked and saddened by the news of Michael's death. We knew him thru banking and Rotary Club and valued him as a good friend and a good community mined person. May his family know this and may he rest in peace. God bless. Frank and Helen Wilson.
Rod and Teresa Wiessner
October 20, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Mayer family. Mike was good man and a good friend. He will be missed alot.
John Pappas
October 20, 2007
It is with deep sadness that I heard of the passing of Mike. I have not spoken with him recently, but I respected and liked him. We have lost a good man in our community.
John
Lance and Shannon Heaton
October 20, 2007
Michael, we miss you. Not a day goes by that you are not thought of. You could walk in a room and make anyone smile. Your generous heart and loving soul only made you more of the man you are and always will be. We know you are in a better place and finally have some peace. Time is suppose to heal all wounds, but your presence is still all around us. Thank you for being the great man you are and always will be-Forever In Our Hearts.
David Civalier
October 20, 2007
I will remember Mike as a friend and mentor during our time together on the CHW Norht State Board. Mike was always so helpful to me personally and so giving to the organization. His death is a hugh loss to all of us who knew Mike and to the Redding community. I will value our friendship.
Michael Boswell
October 20, 2007
I knew Michael as a fellow Rotarian and business associate. Michael was a kind and generous person and will be deeply missed. Our family will pray for God's comfort for those he left behind.
Lisa Mayer
October 19, 2007
I love you daddy, and I miss you a lot! Love always and forever, Mika
Judy & Jim Daniels
October 19, 2007
We are deeply saddened by the untimely passing of Michael. He will be missed by many in this community. With deepest sympathies,
Ed Harrison
October 19, 2007
To the Mayer Family, please know that Mike will be remembered for all of the good that he did for our local community and for the global community as well.
Donna & Robert Hepler
October 19, 2007
We are so saddened by the loss of Michael. We met through a common interest in sailing and continued to be friends through the decades. We miss him.
Susan Vculek
October 19, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Marlene Heinle
October 19, 2007
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Kevin & Brenda Snider
October 19, 2007
We are so deeply saddened by the loss of Mike Mayer. He will be missed by so many. We were blessed with his and his family's friendship for many years. Mike your intelligence, sense of humor and love for your family and community will not be forgotten. Peace be with you.
Linda & Bill Brobst
October 19, 2007
Please accept our deepest sympathies. We are so sorry.
Glenda Eachus
October 19, 2007
Our hearts go out to the entire family and to the community for the loss of a wonderful man. He worked diligently to make our area a better place to live. His kindess will not be forgoten.
Victoria Wison
October 18, 2007
Michael and family were the epitome of intelligent care when I worked at a school in Red Bluff. I have nothing but respect for each of you. This was a tragedy that could have happned to a number of people and I am so very sorry. May God rest and keep his soul and may you his family know that Michael was a kind man,who loved his family above all. My prayers are with you.
Amy Michel
October 17, 2007
The Mayer Family,
My prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
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