Michael Reed Earhart: ‘Strong, Kind and Courageous’

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Michael Reed Earhart would like to let you know that his work here is done. He received a call for an offer he can’t refuse, for an appointment from which he will not be returning. His new voyage takes him to a wonderful place, where he will be fishing for the “big one” for eternity.

Michael passed away January 8 at the age of 73 at his home of 25 years in the presence of his family.

Born October 3, 1945, in Pasadena California to David and Jean Earhart, Michael, the oldest of three, had a colorful childhood growing up with his two brothers, spending many summers on a beach in Mexico.

Michael graduated from Baldwin Park High School in 1963.  He then proudly enlisted and served in the Marine Corps as a cryptographer, and was stationed in Vietnam until 1966, where he made rank of corporal (e-4).

Michael then went to Cal Poly for two years to become a Spanish interpreter. After many endeavors, such as becoming an LA county sheriff’s deputy and owning a pool company, Michael moved to Eureka, became a technician and then a manager in the field of telecommunications, where he made many friends throughout his long 25 year career.

 

Michael is survived by his wife of 50 years Jean Earhart, son Michael and his brothers Steve and Blake Earhart.

 

Three of Michael’s favorite sayings were…. “never say no to free money!” “Never look in another man’s pockets.”   And.   “Why be a grunt with a rifle? When you can have skills and be of value.”     Oh…and if he called you a “DCS” you knew exactly what he meant and you knew it was a term of endearment. He lived and worked outdoors for decades, and the man never owned anything remotely close to a raincoat.

 

Michael was full of pride, but never too proud to do whatever it took to provide for his family.

Michael was a strong, kind and courageous man. He will be greatly missed by all.

 

His celebration of life will be held at the Moose Lodge,4328 Campton rd. Eureka, January 26 at 1200pm followed by a gathering for all friends and family at the residence of Jim and Penelope McIntosh,5138 blackberry ln Eureka ph# 707-442-4148.

 

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Willie Caso-Mayhem
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5 years ago

🕯🕊Now you get to fish the river of life,RIP.🕊🕊🕊

Marilyn {Lyn} &Tom Hendricks
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Marilyn {Lyn} &Tom Hendricks
5 years ago

Jeanie and Michael you are remembered in our prayers as you proceed through this hard time, Thoughts and love Lyn and Tom H

shak
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shak
5 years ago

R.I.P. Mr. Earhart

Kathie Biegner Barczak
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Kathie Biegner Barczak
5 years ago

Michael you are greatly missed and always will be. You, Jeanie and I had a lot of laughs and adventures together. You will always be in my heart. RIP

Darlene Myer
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Darlene Myer
5 years ago

Jeanie I have been thinking about you everyday. So sorry for your loss! R.I.P Mike you And your family are in my thoughts and prayers? Love you!

David Howard
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David Howard
5 years ago

My tears are for those, who he left behind.
I am truly so deeply sorry.

Mark
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Mark
5 years ago

RIP Brother. You will be missed.