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Michael (Mike) John Law
August 14, 1951 - March 16, 2015
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Mike passed away peacefully at his home in Lake Cowichan, B.C. March 16, after a courageous battle with cancer. Mike was born in Craik, Sask. and spent much of his early life on the family farm north Aylesbury. He loved being on the land and working with the livestock, which led him to be a member of the 4H Club in his youth. Mike was also an active participant in community activities. His competitions in tractor pulls was source of great pride for Mike. With Mike’s passion for the farm never far from his heart, he even assumed management of the farm for several years of his adulthood. Mike devoted most of his career to being a long and short haul trucker and tour and shuffle bus driver, which he maintained with a flawless driving record. Mike loved nothing more than good conversations with family and friends and had a catalogue of jokes he loved sharing. He was an enthusiastic storyteller with an acute memory for details. In his quieter times, Mike loved spending time at the computer on the flight simulator or reading a spellbinding novel. A tried and true Saskatchewan Roughrider fan, Mike either attended the games or followed them on TV. He was a fine curler throughout his life, and, also, closely followed professional curling. Mike enjoyed camping and the outdoors and treasured his travels throughout North America, Europe and South Africa. Michael is survived by his brother, Bill (Marie), sister, Les (Barry), brother, Brad and nephew, Greg. He will also be missed by his extended family members and his many friends. Mike was predeceased by his parents, William and Joanne Law, and his brother Jay. At Mike’s request, no service will be held. The family asks as a remembrance of Mike you show someone an act of kindness.
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From: Gord & Bonnie McRae
Relation: Friend
Bill, Les and Brad our thoughts are with you; Mike always made the world a Brighter Place
From: Mike and Debbie Thomas
Relation: friends
So sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. We haven’t seen him for years but will always remember his great sense of humour. Our condolences to all the family on the loss of a great guy !
From: Patricia Gruenwald
Relation: Aunt.
Mike lived with me for a time and we had good times together. Needless to say, we never missed a Roughrider game, or a Nascar race. i didn’t know much about the Nascar races but Mike kept a commentary going so I learned. I loved Mike like a son and felt privileged to call him a relative. He loved family gatherings and always had a joke or two to share with us. He had a great relationshi[p with his Sister Leslie whom he loved dearly .
There will always be a spot in my heart for Mike. i shall miss him but know that he is at peace.
From: Curtis Ketter
Relation: Friend
Deepest condolences to Leslie, Barry, and all of Mike’s family and friends.
Mike had a big heart and was special in the way that he connected with people. He will be missed, especially during those times around the campfire.
From: Brian Anderson
Relation: Cousin
Mike was my cousin. I haven’t seen him for a while but I do remember the times my mother, sister and I used to visit his family farm in Saskatchewan when we were growing up. We had a lot of fun. In the later years I didn’t see as much of him as I would have liked. Him an i both enjoyed watching Curling. In the past few months I had been sending e-mail jokes to him hoping they would help to cheer him up. He was a real trooper and went through a lot in the last year. I will miss him and hope that he is resting in peace. My thoughts are with you Les and Barry and thanks for all you did for Mike.
From: Tracy and Jeff Riston
Relation: Cousin
I have fond memories of spending time on the farm in Saskachewan during our summer holidays. Mike was the quiet cousin but a hard worker and always so darned polite. He had a great sense of humor similar to his fathers. You could miss a joke if you were not paying attention. Several years ago Mike came to visit me for dinner in San Diego where he was driving a truck delivering fruit from the Dole warehouse. He loved driving and mentioned how much he loved being a tour bus driver. He had a great personality for it. He was also very proud of his truck which he showed me when he was visiting. I remember mentioning how organized he was to have all his belongings in such a small space. He beemed when I told him so. I am sorry he did not get to meet Jeff when we were there in June last year. I know they would have gotten along well. Mom talked about Mike in our weekly phone conversations. They were happy to share their love of sports. I am thankful Les and Barry took good care of him in his discomfort and know he is in a better place now. He will be missed.
From: Michelle McCoy
Relation: Friend
Hi I knew Mike for 7 years and I am so sorry that he left us. He was a good man. I got to know him when I worked at Esso and he really enjoyed ferrying the tubers ( no matter what shape they were in!) Throughout his battle he always had a smile for me and took time to talk. I remember how he enjoyed watching curling and smoking his number 7 red kings. The world is a little less bright without him. I am so sorry for your loss.
From: Michelle McCoy
Relation: friend
Hi I knew Mike for about 7 years and he was a wonderful man. He always had a smile and took time to talk to me. When I worked at the Esso I got to know him quite well while he was driving the shuttle and he sure enjoyed ferrying the tubers (no matter what shape they were in they knew they were in good hands) I remember him looking forward to a good curling match on tv and smoking his number 7 kings. The world is a little less bright without him. I am grateful to have known him.
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