Lance Michael Wehrman
April 24, 1948~Feb. 6, 2016
Resident of Santa Cruz
Lance Michael Wehrman passed away in Watsonville on Saturday, February 6, 2016 after an extended illness. He was 67.
Mike was born in Dallas, Texas on April 24, 1948 to Truxton and Faith Wehrman. The family moved to San Francisco in 1951 and later settled in Santa Cruz in 1961. Mike graduated from Soquel High in class of 1966. After high school he enlisted in the Navy and saw duty in Vietnam War and was honorably discharged in 1970.
Mike was employed at Bayview Elementary School for over 30 years as a maintenance director. He loved his job and enjoyed interacting with the children and teachers. Even after retirement, he volunteered his time at the school. His humor and dedication will be missed by everyone he came in contact with.
He is survived by his son, Eric and his brothers and sister, Bill, Gus, Tom and Ina. Mike is preceded in death by his sister, Bonnie Marsalisi.
Memorial services will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to Hospice of Santa Cruz County and the Alpha-One Foundation. Mehl's Colonial Chapel was entrusted with funeral arrangements.

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Published by Santa Cruz Sentinel on Feb. 14, 2016.

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Kate Ouimette

February 8, 2023

7 years has gone by, I still have birthday messages on my answering machine. When I think I can listen without bawling I turn one on. I miss our phone calls, I miss your laugh, I miss your quirky ways. I miss you!

Katherine Ouimette

February 8, 2021

Uncle Mike, can't believe it's been 5 years already. I miss our phone calls and your wonderful laugh and funny voices that you left me on my answering machine. I miss you reminding me of everyone's birthdays and how you would say I didn't need to come and visit and yet when we did come to visit it took us over an hour to say good bye. I hope you are up in heaven with the rest of the gang, having a wonderful second life!

Carol Tuthill-Lewis

February 27, 2016

Mike, I enjoyed our conversations and shared laughter whenever you came by the cafeteria. It was fun to discover we had a shared connection through my niece, who was friends with Bonnie,you were at Soquel high with my brother and knew the same people. I will miss you and your hugs.

Carol Tuthill-Lewis

February 27, 2016

Oh Mike! What a man! Hard to describe what you meant to our family...to all at Bay View. I have so many good memories and stories about you. We go back a long way...singing around the fire at Seacliff...watching "Roots" on a tiny TV at our house....playing music in our yard...laughing, drinking and yes..even smoking a little weed sometimes.... But Friday Bay View parties at Eskimo Nell's.
There are those memories, and also the memories at school with my children. You were like family to them. I remember when I felt upset we couldn't afford sixth grade camp and we didn't want to accept a "scholarship". You got it!...you said our son could work and earn the money, so he helped you for several afternoons. I'm sure the school gave the money but you told him he earned it...he felt so proud. We also remember moving a piano from Bay View to our back house, all of us rolling it down Bay Street on a skateboard. Such fun we had! I remember you riding your bike up Laurel Hill to school every day, and always, always your green Datsun.
Each time I think of you, Mike, I have a big smile on my face. My family has Mike memories to lasrpt forever. Your attitufpde was amazing a few years ago when we had lunch on the wharf. Even though you were sick you had that twinkle in your eye and were still flirting with the waitress. You are our hero.
Yolande Markel
Wilmington NC

Ellen Morales

February 24, 2016

Mike was such a neat guy. When I went to Bay View I took the city bus to school and during 4th-6th grade I was often the first student to arrive. But, Mike was already there, so I knew I was safe. As soon as two more kids arrived he would be the fourth man in a game of four square. Seriously, every single morning. What a great friend to students!! When a few more kids arrived he would head back to his general duties as we kept playing, now with enough students to keep the game going. He still had an eye on the general playground happenings and all of us knew if anyone got hurt or if anything was amiss on the playground he was there to help.

I never played kickball at lunch (where Mike was the kickball pitcher every day, rooting for both teams, of course), but alway enjoyed watching the game as I ate my lunch at the picnic tables nearby before heading off to the playground with friends.

One day when I was in High School I was walking from the bus to my part time job after school, along Frederick St. A guy on a bike across the street called out to me and when I looked over he waved and smiled. It was Mike! I was shocked he recognized me at age 16, since I hadn't seen him since I was 12.

I'm 34 now, and he still carries a cherished place in my heart as one of the neatest adults I knew as a child. I will always think of him fondly and with great appreciation for helping me have a great start to every school day during those years. My deepest condolences to his family and friends.

~Ellen Morales (formerly Turpin-Dennig)

February 20, 2016

My loving brother Mike,
I was fortunate to be able to spend time with you in November where we reminisced, shared some laughs and where I tried to offer my assistance to make you more comfortable. I will miss our daily phone conversations and you singing Happy Birthday to me and our children.
No matter how sick you were you always had a positive attitude and a big smile.
I thank all who offered your condolences as well as the physicians and caregivers who watched over Mike. It made my heart swell knowing that Mike had so many friends who loved him.
You will be missed dear Mike. May you be in peace.
Your loving family in Bay View, Washington.

Ina, Roger, Andrew and Kate Stice

Rosalie Limas

February 19, 2016

Mike was such a kind and generous gentleman who played kickball with the kids at lunch everyday for as long as I can remember. He always had a smile for everyone. He will truly be missed.

RICHARD SCHARNOW

February 19, 2016

RIP BUDDY

Allyn Smith

February 18, 2016

To the most honest and dear friend, thank you for your kindness during high school and through the years. You always treated me like family~will miss you Mike~much love.

Bill and Donna Pitts

February 17, 2016

Donna and I as well as our children knew Mike from Bay View as the kindest man there. He always had a smile when we saw him. We missed his presence and positive energy at the school when he retired. Our grand Kids also went to Bay View and they too liked Mike.

Curtis Brown

February 17, 2016

Mike everyday before school and lunch you made sure we had a great time playing kickball. You will be truly be missed!!!!Bayview Bobcat '87Curtis Brown

Tofi Lesui

February 17, 2016

Rest in Love my dear Mr. Wehrman!
I enjoyed our Niner talks!

You're very missed!!!

Dennis Greer

February 17, 2016

Thank you Mike for the wonderful memories and one of the greatest laughs I ever heard.May your new life, be a wonderful one.

Bill Kiff

February 16, 2016

My son Cody and my daughter loved Mike. Everyone did. His dodgeball games were legendary.

Rest in Peace.

Juanita Luna

February 16, 2016

Mike you will be missed I will always have good child hood memories from Bay View I will always remember you. You will never be forgotten.

Raquel Barreto

February 16, 2016

Thank you for taking the time to care, encourage, teach and love all "your" children of Bay View Elementary. I will forever cherish the memories, may you rest in peace my friend.

Katherine & Raymond Ouimette

February 15, 2016

My best memories of my Uncle Mike were his visits when he was in the Navy to see our family in Mount Lake Terrace, Washington. He would be in uniform and get down on the ground to play with us. I have been blessed to be one of his phone buddies the past several years and we got to visit a few times before my husband and I moved to Georgia this past year. To say he was a giving man is an understatement and I am sure all of his kids at the school would agree with me. He even tried to give my husband his old Green Datsun on one of our visits to Santa Cruz. We had some wonderful talks over the years about our family and the kids at the school. That was his passion. He showed me the scrapbooks with all the messages the kids gave him when he retired and I was so touched that I cried. He said oh it is no big deal. But I knew it was a big deal. And I felt so proud of him for all he had given to all the kids that he met at the school during his years there. I knew he was ill but his death has hit me hard because we still had so much more to say and I wasn't ready to stop hearing his voice on the phone. Every year for my birthday he would call and leave me the most hysterical messages on my answering machine. I won't ever get another one of those. But I do feel so blessed for the time that we had. He was a good father, a good Uncle and a good friend to all who knew him. I will miss his laugh and his quirky wit and I will cherish every minute I had with him. Rest in peace my sweet Uncle Mike. I know I wasn't your favorite, but I know you loved me and I love you and will miss you all the days of my life and can't wait till we meet again. Save some good stories for me.

Areli Flores

February 15, 2016

You will be missed. You were so loved by all my family, I will cherish all those memories with you as a child.

Kristen Rice

February 15, 2016

Lance Mike! I will miss you coming to the Infusion Center. We always laughed about everything!! You were so loved here! Love, Kristen Krissi

Carrie Lane

February 15, 2016

I first knew Mike as "Mike the Milkman" as he would bring the Kindergarten milk at lunch time and then to Mike the Janitor. He always had a smile on his face and genuinely cared about each and every student at Bay View. So thankful that you were a part of my childhood. Prayers and hugs go out to your family. May you rest in peace.

Patti Martin

February 15, 2016

He was so special to our family. My kids adored him and, as a Mom that came to Bay View often, I always loved his warmth and beautiful smile. I loved hearing from my grandchildren that he came back after retirement to play kickball with them. He will always have a special place in my heart!!

February 15, 2016

MIke, You were such a good guy. Your observation of what the kids were up to were always spot on. They looked forward to seeing you every day. as a parent I went away every school day knowing the kids could rely on you. Thank you

Claudia Gutierrez

February 15, 2016

Mike is such a cherished memory from Bayview and my childhood. Caring, funny wonderful person. May he rest in peace.

Donna Walker Dye

February 15, 2016

I loved Mike, knew him and his family when they lived in Soquel, when we were in High School. He was a good friend to my brother, Ben. He was a great guy and he will be missed. So sorry for your loss, Wehrman family.

Brenda Munoz

February 15, 2016

RIP Mike everyone love him cuse he played with all the kids at Bayview for years back he love all my sisters & brother, me & my kids even the lil one love him he just to go in recess an play ball with them now he's in a better place... he will be living in all hearts

Ken Payton

February 14, 2016

Mike was a dear, sweet man. He was a reassuring presence at Bay View for both of my children. In a world of endless distractions and inattention, Mike was an island of confidence and predictability. A wonderful guy...

Linda Lusk

February 14, 2016

When I was 6 years old I was hit by a car on the corner of bay and mission. I began 1st grade with full cast on my left leg Mike helped me get around at recess. I never once felt unsafe with him. He was one of the good men in this world. When my own children went to bay view it was so wonderful to see my old friend still movin around Bat View and still the nicest person there. Mike is one of my favorite child hood memories.

Daisy Guzman

February 14, 2016

U will be missed mike!!! Loved how u would make school such a happy place & played kickball with us!!!

Marcia Allison

February 14, 2016

I will always remember Mike playing kickball with Bayview students at recess. He always got the shy kids to join in. He was as important to the students' experience as the teachers were.

Anne Escobar

February 14, 2016

Rest in Peace Mike. Thank you for all your smiles and kickball games at Bayview!!

George Myers

February 14, 2016

I knew Mike from his Bay View days. I worked in Food Service from City schools. I saw Mike often when I picked up lunches. Mike was loved by every kid at the school. On his last day at work, every kid wore a bandana, like Mike's standard look.
During the big flood in 1982, Mike and I
volunteered to help folks at Felton Grove, buried in mud. One house had mud all the way up to the mailbox. I asked Mike how they would get their mail? Mike cracked up. Later, I became a letter carrier for 24 years in Aptos. RIP Mike.

Cece

February 14, 2016

One of Bayview elementarys best. Mike made such a huge impact on so many kids lives. RIP Mike

Gus Wehrman

February 14, 2016

To my dear brother "Mikey".You were a wonderful brother and friend to me all my life.Your wisdom,humor and care for all of those whom you knew and who knew you were fortunate to be in your friendship.The wonderful memories and humor and laughter we shared in person and over the phone so very many times over the years will be treasured for the rest of my time here on earth.Your courage and bravery in the many years you fought this battle I have never known in any person real or written and I am truly proud and blessed to have called you my brother and my dear friend.You are very much loved and deeply missed.The world is a much better place because of you as your family and your many,many friends have already told you.
Rest in peace dear brother.
Your little brother, Gus

Laura Morales

February 14, 2016

Will forever remember this great man.His always smile made my Bay View years unforgetabble.

Laura Morales

February 14, 2016

Will forever remember this great man.His always smile made my Bay View years unforgetabble :)

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