John Michael Pitts

PITTS, John "Mike" Of Whittier, formally of Yorba Linda, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren on August 21, 2016. Known as "Papa" or "Pops" by his family, he was born in Salt Lake City Utah on December 26,1942 and spent his early years in northern California until his family moved to Placentia in the 1950's. Mike attended Valencia High School and shortly after graduating joined the US Army during the Vietnam War. After leaving the Army he started his 30 year career with the Fullerton Fire Department. Mike's greatest joy was spending time with his fireman buddies, going fishing, and taking the family to Laughlin every summer. Most of all, however, he loved being with his family. Anyone who knew Mike would tell you he was a "tell-it-like-it-is" kinda guy. He will forever be remembered for his dark humor & infamous one-liners. Mike is survived by wife of 37 years Renee, Brothers David (Susi) Pitts & Paul (Geri) King 3 children: Michael (Heather) Pitts, Jon E. Pitts, & Nicole (David) Sanchez. 5 Grandchildren: Nicholas, Caitlyn, Jared, Josh & Gabriel. "Dropkick me Jesus, through the goal posts of life!"