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Michael Campbell Obituary
On June 18, 2011 Michael L. Campbell passed away peacefully at Dominican Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was born to Malcolm and Ann Campbell on October 6, 1957 at Santa Cruz Dominican Hospital.
Michael attended grammar schools in Taft and Santa Clara, graduated from Troy High School, attended Cabrillo College and Fullerton Junior College and received his B.S.Degree from California State University Fullerton.
As a teenager Michael started working in his spare time at several local golf courses in the Fullerton area which allowed him certain golfing benefits. He was a member of golf teams and Troy High, Fullerton College and Cal State Fullerton where he carried a scratch handicap. Michael loved sports and in recent years would travel weekends with his closest friend, Terry King, and volunteer working with the equipment group at Cal State Fullerton for at home baseball games.
Michael also loved to fish local streams for steelhead, and fly fish for rainbows at Hamilton Branche, Lake Almanor with his father and friend, Cliff King.
After graduation from Cal State he started working for the Southern California Gas Company for 15 years as a Meter Reader. He moved to Santa Cruz and worked for the Postal Service in Scotts Valley until being hired by PG&E in December 2000 as a Meter Reader. He loved the outdoors so he really liked working where he could meet people and be in the open air.
He is survived by his parents, Malcolm and Ann Campbell; brother, Larry Campbell of Danville, CA; sisters, LeAnn Campbell of Santa Cruz, and Lori Campbell Brunger of Oxnard, Ca respectively.
Michael will be missed by all who knew this "Great Guy".
At his request no services are planned, but a celebration of his life will be held at a later date for family and friends. Please visit www.pacificgardenschapel.com to light a candle and share condolences with the family.
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Jan McGirk
July 18, 2011
We first met Michael at a block party on 9th Ave several years ago, and connected over BBQ and gopher-fighting strategies. He was a considerate neighbor and a quintessential California outdoor guy, with an obvious soft spot for hungry cats. We love his bright garden with all the California poppies. His gravel drive with its extra colored glass bits always makes little kids marvel and widen their eyes. Later, we admired his stoicism during the last 19 months, and have missed him very much.
Very sad to learn that he has passed away. So soon. Our sincere condolences to all his family.
Jan and Tim McGirk
July 18, 2011
We first met Michael at a block party on 9th Ave several years ago, and his gravel yard with smooth glass always makes little kids marvel and widen their eyes. He was a considerate neighbor and a quintessential California outdoor guy, with an obvious soft spot for critters. We admired his stoicism during the last 19 months, and have missed him very much.
Very sad to learn that he has passed away. So soon. Our sincere condolences to his family.
June 30, 2011
We had the pleasure of having Mike play golf with us (and put us all to shame) on a number of occasions. We always enjoyed having him with our crew. We'll miss his blue shoes, sweet swings, and easy going vibe. I'm sure you're making all those putts now Mike!
The Wednesday Night PG&E Golf Crew
Gary Hazelitt
June 29, 2011
Mike was the epitome of hard work and a great guy. He also volunteered with the Stanford equipment staff when he had a chance. Titan vs. Cardinal ball games will not be the same without Mike. Matty, myself and the rest of our equipment staff will miss your presence. RIP my friend.
June 27, 2011
Mike you left a huge footprint on this
world. A real working class hero.
Simply the best friend ever!
Your in my memory for ever!!
Love Terry
J & R King
June 25, 2011
Mike was very special. We enjoyed all the family times together. He crew up before our eyes and will be missed so very much!
Love, Jessie & Rick
June 24, 2011
RIP
shane king
June 24, 2011
Mike I miss you so much you and Larry are like big brothers to me RIP.We will see each other again someday love you much.-Shane
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