Mike, former owner of Mike's Equipment in Hillsboro, died peacefully in his sleep, on Monday, June 30, 2014 in his Hillsboro, Oregon home.
Mike was born on May 29, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Charles and Lillian Dowler.
Mike married his wife Kathy in 1991.
Mike was a member of the Hillsboro Eagles Lodge 4177 where he served as treasurer for the last several years. Mike's favorite thing was cooking breakfast every Sunday at the lodge. He loved to fix things and was a "Master of all Trades".
Mike is survived by his wife Kathy, his sons David Michael from Chula Vista, CA; and Shane Ritter from Tigert, OR and a daughter, Stacey Nash from Plano, TX; a sister Darlene Davies from Shore-view, Minnesota; five stepsons; four grand children; five step grand children; and five step great grand children.
Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Donelson in Hillsboro.
A Celebration of Mike's life will be Thursday, July 9th, 2:00 p.m. at the Hillsboro Eagles Lodge.