Michael Aaron Towne Grants Pass, Oregon Obituary

Michael Aaron Towne

Michael Aaron Towne, age 66, of Grants Pass, died August 18, 2019 in Grants Pass. Michael was born June 16, 1953 in Grants Pass. He was a loving father of seven daughters and has been a huge influence in his six grandchildren’s lives as he has helped in their upbringing. Michael was extremely hard working and for over 30 years worked as a millwright. Michael was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. For ten years he volunteered to maintain the Hidden Valley High School soccer field. His hobbies included fishing, sailing, deep sea fishing, reading, and researching history. He was a true craftsman and flew an ultralight plane. Survivors include six daughters Andrea Milligan, Mallory Perez, Elizabeth Towne, Katie Dugger, Samantha Towne and Myra Cobian; sister Kimber Kelly; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by parents Thomas and Hally Towne and daughter Erica Dawn Towne. “His impact on our lives’ will stay with us forever and he will be deeply missed.” A memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m., August 31, 2019 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Stake Center, 1969 Williams Highway, Grants Pass.
June 16, 1953 - August 18, 201906/16/195308/18/2019
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Myra Cobian
September 2, 2019
Such an amazing dad!
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Wendy Lynn Thompson
August 30, 2019
Rest In Peace Michael! You were my first true love! Thank you for so many precious memories! I know you are holding our precious Angel Baby! I’m so glad we got to talk at our Class Reunion last year. You will forever have a place in my heart! God Bless You! R.I.P.❤️
Ron Ackerman
August 28, 2019
Myself and Erica. Many yrs ago.
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Kathy
September 1, 2019
Mike was one of Karl and mine best friends. I babysat Erica right up until 3 days before she left this earth for Heaven. We love Mike and know he is holding his beautiful daughter in his arms right now....Rest in Peace my friend! hugs Karl & Kathy Nealy
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Kathy
September 1, 2019
Mike was one of Karl and mine best friends. I babysat Erica right up until 3 days before she left this earth for Heaven. We love Mike and know he is holding his beautiful daughter in his arms right now....Rest in Peace my friend! hugs Karl & Kathy Nealy
Ron Ackerman
August 28, 2019
Mike was a Great Guy. Father to my Niece, Erica,whom I hope he's hugging today. I am so sorry for his Families Loss. Godspeed Mike!
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Kimber
August 25, 2019
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Kimber
August 25, 2019
Always Loved, Never Forgotten , Forever Missed! Love you Mike.
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Wanda
August 25, 2019
When we were young I looked up to you, at one point I even had a cousinly crush on you. You were a good Man that will be missed by many. You have left behind a family to be proud of. You will live on through each and every one of them. Rest in peace my sweet cousin.
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Wanda
August 24, 2019
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Kristen Reid
August 24, 2019
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