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MICHAEL SULLIVAN Obituary

Michael L. Sullivan "Poppa" Our beloved husband, father, grandpa and friend, Michael Lawrence Sullivan, passed away on March 27, 2011 in West Valley City surrounded by his loving family. Mike was born March 2, 1931 to James F. and Belva P. Sullivan in Salt Lake City, Utah. He served his country in the Korean War. His joy in life was spending time with family and friends, fishing, golfing, and trapshooting. He was an accomplished mechanic and cabinet maker. Mike had many great qualities, one of which was his great sense of humor. He was always quick with a joke to put a smile on anyone's face. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Janice Wolstenholme Sullivan; children, Michael (Susan), Terry (Ken) Hampton, and Christopher (Cindy); eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and two special sisters-in-law, Arva and Rae. Funeral Mass will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 2840 S. 9000 W., where friends and family may call Wednesday 10-11 a.m. prior to Mass. Committal: Valley View Memorial Park. Online condolences: www.peelfuneralhome.com In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to our Lady of Lourdes Building Fund.

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Published by Suburban Life Publications on Mar. 29, 2011.

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Marty McDonald Sherrrer

March 23, 2021

I am thinking of all the great times we shared together at the family reunions, the jokes, stories and great sense of family. Michael you always brought a special sense of joy to us all and I hold that memory close to my heart. You are missed but all the good times are remembered, so glad you are part of my life.

Marty Sherrer

March 23, 2020

Remember all the great times we had at Grandma & Grandpa's house in Magna. My childhood and life was always happy when we would all join together. What I remember is leaving your home once and Mike was outside cutting the grass with scissors. Never followed that example but followed others he set. Love to you Jan.

Ron and Karen Knowlden

March 30, 2011

Jan, We are sorry for your loss. Our love and thoughts are with you and your family at this time. We will always remember Mike and his jokes, it made coming to your house the highlight of our day. Ron wishes he could remember some of them. We would come home and he would try to tell them to the neighbour and mess up the joke. Love to all of you. Ron and Karen Knowlden

The Collards

March 30, 2011

Dear Jan, Mike, Terry and Chris, We extend our deepest sympathy and most heartfelt prayers for you at this time. Great memories of the gun club, I'll never forget Mike's great sayings and always something to make me smile. May God bless all of you. Sending you our love.

Christine Roberts

March 30, 2011

Dear Jan & Family,

Our most sincere condolences go out to you for your loss. Mike was such a sweetheart, we loved him dearly. He would always greet me with a dashing smile a sweet kiss and hug, oh and can't forget a laugh!! He will be dearly missed. I'm very sorry, I send our love and our prayers.

Love,
Christine Roberts and Family

Schoonover Plumbing

March 30, 2011

Dear Sullivan Family,
We are very sorry for your loss.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mark Rocco

March 30, 2011

Jan, MIke, Terry and Chris,
I'll always remember Mike as one of my favorite parents of my high school friends. It seemed he was always working on his manicured yard and always had a cold coke to offer. I have thought of those times often through the years.

Janet Jones

March 29, 2011

Dear Chris,Cindy and Sullivan Family;
I am so sorry about the death of your dear father, husband and grandfather. May God be with you at this time.
Love to you all Janet and Brett Jones

March 29, 2011

Jan and Family
I'm so sorry for your loss. Know your in my Thoughts and Prayers. Mike was one of my favorite people. He will be missed by everyone that knew him.
Sincerly Kellie Ju Woodard

Troy Hellier

March 29, 2011

I'll miss that funny trap shooter.

Linda Henline

March 29, 2011

Dear Jan & family, We are so sorry to read about Mike's passing. We will never forget what a great guy he was & how both of you welcomed us into the Lourdes family. He will be missed. We think about all of you at Lourdes a lot & especially you, Jan.
Love & sympathy,
Jay & Linda Henline

Sharron & Neil Bawden

March 29, 2011

Dear Mike and Sue:
We were so sad to hear about your Dad. I have a lot of fond memories of both your Mom and Dad. They are both good, good people and I am sorry for the loneliness that Jan will have to endure; but I know that your family and your siblings will be there for the rough times.
Love you guys so much!
Neil & Sharron Bawden

Sharron & Neil Bawden

March 29, 2011

Dear Jan:

I am so sorry to hear about Mike's passing. He was really a great man and I know you took such care of him as you have many other people in your life. I have such fond memories of you and your family. May God bless you at this time.

Love Neil & Sharron

Joel & Peggy Savage

March 29, 2011

To Our Beloved Sullivan Family - Words cannot begin to express the love we have for all of you. We have been "family" for so many years and have so many wonderful memories from the times spent with you. We will miss Mike and his jokes. He was always so eager to share a new joke he heard and he loved to watch the reaction on our faces. We share your sorrow in losing this very special "husband," "father," "grandfather," and friend! We know that he is not suffering anymore and that is a blessing. We pray the Lord will wrap His loving arms around you and draw you close to Him. He will give you comfort and peace and strength during this difficult time. We know that Mike is with his buddy now (my dad) and they are watching over all of us. Thank you for sharing this wonderful man with us. He was always my "other dad" and I loved him very much! Our thoughts and prayers are with you! Love, Joel & Peggy & family

March 29, 2011

Dear Jan and family,
Warm thoughts and prayers go your way. We always had intentions of stopping in and saying hi to our neighbor just around the corner. But we never quite followed through. Tight hugs and sincere condolences.
Orlando and Lucy Sanchez

Shawn Mc Donald

March 29, 2011

My best memory's of Mike were when you lived in Magna, and he was building the "Lemon Crate"... I love you Jannie.. See you tomorrow.

March 29, 2011

Dear Jan and Family,
We have been blessed with the warmth and love Mike has shown our family over the years. Our love to you during this time of sorrow.
Martha McDonald Sherrer & Family

Patrick Milburn

March 29, 2011

Mike,Susan, Teddy,Michael and Tavey,
I want to let you know our thoughts are with you. Your Dad, Grandad was a great man and always had a joke to bring a smile to all that knew him. He will be missed but never forgotten. Best regards and love.
Patrick and Stacie

Tracy Sutton

March 29, 2011

Sullivan family:
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Mike was a great man, he will be missed!! Love always jeff and Tracy Sutton

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