John M. "Mike" Townsend

John M “Mike” Townsend (67) passed away Thursday evening March 9th , 2017 in Grand Coulee, Washington. Born Thursday, November 3rd , 1949 in Phoenix, Arizona to John Elbert and Rosetta Jean Wolfe-Townsend, Mike graduated high school and went on to earn his college degree. PFC Townsend then served his country with the US Army as a Door Gunner in Viet Nam, completing Military Police Training as well as earning the “National Defense Service Medal” and “Marksman Badge”, before receiving his honorable discharge in Dexheim, Germany on September 9th, 1969. Mike married Marjorie “Margie” Harford Friday, July 1st, 1983 in Phoenix, Arizona, then the two “re-tied the knot for good” on Thursday, March 25, 1999 at the “Hitch’n Post” in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Mike was well known and liked throughout the Grand Coulee area where he served the public as a checker with “Coulee Gas.” Mike enjoyed playing pool, singing Karaoke at the “Electric City Tavern” and just relaxing in his recliner at home watching TV.

Mike will be greatly missed and remembered by his wife and love of his life: Marjorie Townsend; son: Michael Paul Townsend; brothers: Scott Townsend (Rhonda) and Paul Townsend (Janet) and the many others whose lives he touched.

Cremation has taken place and private services will be held.

Please sign Mike’s online register book at www.stratefuneralhome.com

Strate Funeral Home of Grand Coulee, Washington is honored to be serving Mike’s family.