Michael attended McArthur High School, and was a retired Union Pacific Locomotive Engineer with 35 years of service. Michael had a green thumb, enjoyed the outdoors, a passion for Harleys, loved his German Shepherds (Lady, Heidi, Colt and Diamond) and above all was married to the love of his life Janie for 29 years.
Predeceased by F. Marion Isbell and Betty Faye Isbell – parents. Survived by Janie Isbell – wife, Patricia Anne Farris – sister, Shawna Renee Tyner – niece, Shane Isbell – son, Misty Isbell – wife, Brandon Shane Isbell – grandson, Breanna Spring Isbell – granddaughter, Addison Michelle Isbell – granddaughter.
In lieu of flowers, donations will be accepted in honor of Michael to the American Diabetes Association, www.donations.diabetes.org.