Michael's Mom, Dad and Brother
Growing up in a Loving Home
Michael was blessed to have a wonderful Mom (Corkie),
Dad (Mike) and and Brother (Pat.) Being raised in such
a loving and caring enviroment gave Michael the
foundation he needed to succeed in live.
Michael's and Connie's Wedding
Marrying the Love of my Life
Right after graduating from college, Michael met and
married Connie. They started their home with the
philosophy of treating their marriage like a garden.
Everyday they made the time to nurture and care for
their “garden of love” and it has paid off. They
were blessed with a son, Shane, and many wonderful
memories.
Interestingly, before they met, they both liked to go
and dance at a nightclub in Dallas called LuAnn’s.
On one of the times Michael was at LuAnn’s, a strange
feeling came over him that somewhere on the dance
floor was his future wife. We will never know for
sure if Connie was there that night but you’ve got to
believe she was.
Shane at Zoo 1980
Michael's Best Buddy
Michael's lifetime dream was to be a "Daddy."
Some of his most treasured memories were to be
woke up early by his young son yelling "it's Saturday."
Trips to be park and the zoo are treasured memories.
Michael with Bulldogs Baseball Team
Coaching Youth Baseball
Michael enjoyed playing baseball as he grew up so
naturally he wanted to coach youth baseball. He got
the chance to coach many excellent teams. One of
the highlights was watching Shane hit a three run
homer followed by a grand slam homer at the next
plate appearance as well as great pitching and
fielding over the years.
Alaskan Cruise Vacations with Connie
Many wonderful vacations with Connie
Connie and Michael have shared many wonderful
vacations. One of their favorites was an Alaskan
Cruise in 2006. The train ride to Denali National
Park and a great salmon feast at the Tuku Glacier
Lodge with Clarence was the best.
Michael Skiing in Aspen
Skiing in Winter Wonder Land
Michael enjoyed skiing but what he enjoyed the most
was the majestic winter wonderland views from the
Rocky Mountain after a heavy snow.
Connie in Bluebonnets
Bluebonnet Vacations with Connie
Michael and Connie had many treasured Bluebonnet
vacations every April. A roadtrip to Marble Falls.
Lunch at Buc-EEs on the way. Shopping at Bealls,
Circle E Candles and Whittington Jerky. A drive
around Willow Loop. Lunch at Opie's, followed by
a relaxing evening on the balcony of the La Quenta
Inn.
Connie and Shane
in Sunflowers
Visiting Shane in Bolder Colorado
Going to see Shane and Gouda in the Bolder Colorado
area was a blast. Shane took royal care of us. Fun day
trips through the Rocky Mountains. Hanging out at
Shane's Appartment. Watching the crazy parachuter from
Shane's balcony. Grilling delicious meals to share
then playing cards, watching movies and enjoying Gouda.
Mike and Family
Mike's 80th Birthday Party
Almost 100 friends and relatives helped us celebrate
Mike's 80th birthday. Relatives from all over the
country along with many friend from the Brookhaven
Country Club came to celebrate. Mike's favorite
poem was "If" by Robert Kipling and this celebration
showed how well he lived the message of that poem.
Clarence and Family
Clarence 90th Birthday Party
Connie's Dad, Clarence loves to eat at the El Fenix
Mexican Restaurant so that was the perfect place to
celebrate his 90th birthday. The Restaurant was
packeted with friends and love ones from all over the
country. Even Marilyn Monroe came "back from the
grave" to make an appearance.
Michael and his QQ Extra RC Airplane
Michael's Enjoyed Model Airplanes
From the time his Dad introduced him to the hobby,
Michael love model airplanes. Michael enjoyed
building and buzzing the skys with his planes.
Starting with U-Control Stunt and Combat flying
to Radio Control with the
Richardson Radio Control Club.
Michael and his Bike
Michael and his Bike
Michael loves his bike rides. Every day, seven days
a week, he goes for an eight to ten-mile bike ride to
enjoy the outdoors and breath the fresh air.
Now that is how you enjoy retirement.