Michael Still was born on August 20, 1950 in Portland, Oregon and passed away in Durham, NC on March 14, 2019 after a long struggle with ongoing illnesses. His parents Lee and Marjorie Still, his brother Timothy Still and his sister Sandi Still Perry preceded him in death. He is survived by his daughter, Lucy Cohn-Still of Raleigh, NC.
Michael grew up happily in Milwaukee, Oregon and served as a Navy radioman during the Vietnam War. Upon returning, he attended Portland State University. Michael was especially passionate and knowledgeable about used and rare books, and owned the Alpha-Centauri bookstore in Portland in the 1970s. A wildly enthusiastic rugby player, he was a founding member of the Jesters Rugby Club in Portland, which remains a premier club in the Portland area.
Michael married Mary Cohn in 1991; they later divorced but remained friends. They adopted Lucy in 1994, a devoted daughter and the abiding love of his life.
Private services will be held at a later date in the Pacific Northwest.
Arrangements by Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 300 Saint Mary's St., Raleigh, NC.