Michael Welch

1942~2011

Beloved father, brother uncle and friend, Michael Van Welch, passed away on August 6, 2011 in Salt Lake City, Utah from complications of diabetes. He was born in Salt Lake City on September 1, 1942 to Evard Van Welch and Louise Pia Welch. He was the eldest of four children. At age 6 his family moved to Elko, Nevada. He graduated from Elko High School in 1960 and returned to Utah in 1961. Following a year of college, he was drafted into the Marine Corps, later being honorably discharged. After the Marine Corps, he fulfilled a childhood dream by becoming a police officer for Salt Lake City Police Department. During his career in the police force he served in a number of capacities, including: undercover, patrol, motorcycle squad, downtown foot patrol and as a detective. In 2002, after thirty years of service, he retired. After retirement, he worked part time for the SLPD for 8 years. His passion was cars and motorcycles. We never knew what he would be driving, switching to a new favorite every few months. No vehicle was ever better cared for than his. Over the years he dabbled in woodworking, ham radio, photography and computers. He loved science and history, especially WWII. The History and Discovery Channels seemed to be created just for him. Mike was preceded in death by his brother (Greg) and parents. He is survived by his son, Greg Welch (Kimberly), grandchild Gabrielle; two sisters; Angela Welch Mecham (Stephen); Kathryn Welch Ross (Timothy), and their families. We will miss his teasing, loving concern and help. Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 12th, 2011 at Evans and Early Mortuary, 574 East 100 South, SLC at 2:00 p.m. Friends may visit with the family at an evening viewing from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday August 11th at Evans and Early and again one hour prior to services. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.evans-earlymortuary.com.

Salt Lake City, UT.