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Michael CALLANDER Obituary

Age 60 of Forest Lake Passed away August 19, 2023 Preceded in death by father, Harlow. Survived by mother, Mary; life partner of 33 years, Kathy Joyce; siblings, Colleen and Robert; other relatives and friends. Visitation Thursday, August 31st from 4-8 PM at Holcomb-Henry-Boom-Purcell Funeral Home, 515 Hwy 96 W., Shoreview. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Friday, September 1st (visitation 10-11 AM) at ST ODILIA CATHOLIC CHURCH; 3495 Victoria St. N, Shoreview. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Michael attended St. Odilia grade school and graduated in 1982 from Totino Grace HS. He achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. Michael enjoyed spending time at the family cabin on Lake Washburn. He loved the outdoors and riding anything that moved (snowmobiles, snow plows, trucks, jet skis, motor boats and lawn mowers). He loved his horses Danska and Steena. He was loyal, loving and there wasn't anything he wouldn't do to help. He will be sorely missed by family and friends.


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Published by Pioneer Press from Aug. 20 to Aug. 27, 2023.

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Dea D

November 17, 2024

Michael, remember your huge heart & logical way of solving any issue.
Loved hearing your stories & your laugh.
KJ is doing much better and is going to church near her home. She talks of you often, of course, saying "Michael would do this or we would go to the cabin in the winter as it was cozy by the fireplace and very tranquil."
Watching movies at the cabin was fun the last time we were there. KJ says you are at the cabin in spirit and at peace there-your home away from home. +
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D Duncan

September 17, 2024

Michael, you are missed! KJ thinks of you often and shares a story of your time together every time we go somewhere. 33 years of creating a life with Kj is amazing! Many couples don´t make it 33 years. KJ goes to see Danska & Steena and smiles when telling the story of Danska trying to pull your wallet out of your back pocket as you walked to the barn! Danska was a little dickens and the apple of your eye & especially when she would knock on the house window to get your attention with her hoof. Lol KJ said she knew you would get Danska more carrots & you did. Sweet memories and so many -just ask KJ.
RIP. The Tiger Club will meet & will miss you. The Snowball snowmobiling event will never be the same without you.
Every August 19, KJ does something special or that you both liked to remember the saddest day. . DD

Kathy Joyce

September 14, 2024

Kathy says she missed you, loves you and is fine. We are at Emmett’s Irish Public House having brunch & wish you were here, but know you are with Harlow as you said Harlow needed you. God Bless you, Michael. You were a wonderful person to all! Your friends are looking out for me and have been very present in my life. Love you!

Dea

September 4, 2023

KJ & I went to your favorite Mexican restaurant and knew you were smiling! KJ said fond memories at Zocalo!

Judie Mattson

August 30, 2023

A wonderful friend, brother and son. Rest in Peace Mike.

Dee

August 20, 2023

Rest in Peace, Michael.
Mike was an amazing person to all who knew him and loved him. Deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers to his partner of 30 plus years, KJ, & to his family. Mike was a mechanical genius, such a kind soul, and fun to be around at his & KJ´s home, the cabin or the condo. Mike loved going out to eat or ordering in pizza & time on his deck. He loved that deck! Mike loved to tell stories, give boat rides and especially loved holidays and family traditions. Mike was truly a miracle with his long surgeries and many procedures as he had a determined and logical mindset. Mike never gave up trying and did everything the docs presented to him. He was heard saying to the docs often-"Let´s try it; I am game." KJ was his rock and coach through thick & thin, his life partner, and the love of his life.

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Aug

31

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Holcomb-Henry-Boom-Purcell Funeral Home

515 W. Highway 96 at Mackubin, Shoreview, MN 55126

Sep

1

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Saint Odilia Catholic Church

3495 Victoria Street N., Shoreview, MN 55126

Sep

1

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Saint Odilia Catholic Church

3495 Victoria Street N., Shoreview, MN 55126

Sep

1

Service

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Saint Odilia Catholic Church

3495 Victoria Street N., Shoreview, MN 55126

Sep

1

Graveside service

1:45 p.m.

Resurrection Cemetery

2101 Lexington Avenue South, Mendota Hts, MN 55120

Funeral services provided by:

Washburn-McReavy Holcomb-Henry-Boom-Purcell Shoreview Funeral Chapel

515 Highway 96 West, Shoreview, MN 55126

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