Michael I. Winward
January 9, 1947 ~ September 17, 2008
Winward, Michael I., 61, died, Sept. 14, 2008. Visitation with the family, 6:30-8:30 P.M., Fri., Sept. 19; Service, 2:00 P.M., Sat., Sept. 20, both at Downing Lahey West. Born in Ogden, UT, Jan. 9, 1947 to Irvin and Nedra. The entire Winward family had many family outings of camping, fishing, hunting and backpacking. Michael spent time helping his grandfather and Uncle Marvin with their sheep. He loved riding horses and thats when he became a true cowboy. He graduated from Ben Loman H.S. in Ogden in 1965. In 1966, Michael began his military career in the Army Reserves. He was drafted into the regular Army in 1969 and served for 2 years as a helicopter pilot in Korea and Vietnam. Michael returned to the Reserves and proudly served his country for over 11 years. He earned 13 medals during his tours of duty and was honorably discharged in 1974 as a Chief Warrant Officer 4. He continued to serve his country working for the Department of Defense as a Software QA Specialist where he met his best friend, Del Coulson. He met and married Dorothy in 1989. He quickly became “dad” to her daughters, Daralyn and Dacia, and a doting grandfather to Zach, Jimmy and Evan. His daughter, Allicia, was born in UT in Nov., 1972 and lost her battle with cancer in 2005. Her children, Gage and Ariana, live in Carson City, NV. Michael, Dorothy, Del and Cheryl, traveled and enjoyed motorcycling. Michael and Dorothy were privileged to join the American Legion Riders family, and made trips with them to Washington, D.C. as a part of Rolling Thunder, Carry the Flame. Michael was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma in 2003, but still rode his motorcycle with the ALR. He rode as long as his health would allow until losing his hard fought battle. Survivors: wife, Dorothy J.; daughters, Daralyn J. (Don) Turner of Chelsea, OK, Dacia M. Kennedy of Wichita; sisters, Brenda (Mike) Call, JoLynn (Tom) Fowles, all of Ogden, UT; grandchildren, Zach, James, Gage, Ariana and Evan. Memorials to American Cancer Society, 818 N. Emporia, S-100, Wichita, KS 67214.
Visitation with family, 6:30-8:30 P.M., Friday, September 19, Downing Lahey Mortuary West
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Please, know that you all are on our hearts at Mike’s passing. I remember Mike well from my Ben Lomond H.S. days. He was very personable and fun. There is no doubt that he will be missed, but may the great memories that you’ve built together make you smile. As a sheep and cattle rancher, myself, I was impressed that Mike liked to help with his Grampa’s and Uncle’s sheep. May the love of the Lord be with you and bless you all in your time of grief. In Deepest Sympathy, Wendy Sue Griffin McKamey Great Falls, Montana
I remember Mike well as a classmate at Ben Lomond High School. Sad that he was taken from his family so soon. Wish the best for the family, and friends.
Mike’s Family I’m so sorry for your loss. Mike was a fun kid in school at Ben Lomond High. He was a good friend to a big group of us in our sophmore year. We had an exciting year meeting new friends that year, going to the games,and clans (various groups at Ben Lomond) Again I’m sorry for your loss. Margaret Kunz Schwitzer
What a life of service to our country. I am proud to have been a high school classmate. My thoughts are with his family.
We will miss you al perry, roy, utah
The Winward Family, I was very sad when I saw the morning paper with Mike’s Obit in it. I talked to Mike about 6 weeks ago and had no idea he was ill, we had a super visit as we talked about the good old days. I went to Elementary/Jr. High/High school with Mike I also lived by him on Southwell St. We used to play all the great games kids played back then. I’m sure you will also remember all the great memories you had with him. May you be blessed in your time of sorrow. God Bless You……….
I went to school with Mike. We are sorry for your loss. We are grateful for him as a classmate, and for his service to the country. Our condolences to and Best Wishes for you. The greatest tribute to a man is the family left behind. Their good hearts and strong hands that man nutured.