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Michael Stephen Waverly March 17, 1943 - June 15, 2016

Michael Stephen Waverly, 73, passed away unexpectedly on June 15, in Roseville, California, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on March 17, 1943, in Portland to Joseph and Rosemary Waverly.

He is survived by his wife, Mimi Waverly; his Brother, Thomas Waverly (Kathy); his children by first wife Carol Waverly, Kristin Babbs (Michael and grandchildren Connor, Zach and Kendall), Robyn Tripp (Garrett and granddaughters Ellery and Eden), Matthew Waverly (Ellen and granddaughters Mackenzie and Sarah).

Michael was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Valentine Waverly, and mother, Rosemary H. Lenz.

Michael spent his elementary years in Cannon Beach before returning to Portland. He had fond memories of learning about the business world from his grandfather, Thomas Hanning, while spending time with him and his grandmother, Gertrude Hanning. He graduated from Grant High School in 1961.

Michael attended Oregon State University where he played football and rugby, and was a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity. It was during this time that he was a sergeant and cook in the Oregon National Guard, obtaining training in Fort Ord, California. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business and technology with a minor in food technology, from Oregon State University in 1966.

Michael started a successful career in the fiberboard and particleboard business in Albany. He eventually worked all over the country, with extended stays in Oregon, Montana, North Carolina, California, New Mexico and Maryland. He was well-respected in the business and known to be tough but fair.

In 2003, Michael married Mimi, retired, and moved to Roseville, California. This stage of his life brought great joy in traveling with Mimi, spending time with her family and his children and grandchildren.

He spent much of his time on his favorite hobbies, gardening and cooking. He was a gourmet cook and a connoisseur of fine wines. He saw beauty in everything he touched, and his yards were paradise to the hummingbirds he fed. Michael split his time between his residence in Roseville and his second home in Black Butte Ranch. He had numerous cherished friends in both communities that will remember him as a generous host and friend.

There will not be a formal memorial service per his request, but the family would welcome donations in his honor to Sisters Habitat for Humanity: http://www.sisters

habitat.org/giving, P.O. Box 238, Sisters, OR 97759.

 

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