Michael David Halverson

Michael David Halverson succumbed to a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease and complications from several other illnesses, including Covid 19 at the age of 67 on April 18, 2020 at Ochsner Foundation Hospital. Michael was preceded in death by his parents Eric (Sr.) and Anna May Halverson (Nee Francioni), several maternal aunts & uncles and one maternal first cousin. Michael is survived by his sisters and brothers, Ann Lepre, Eric Halverson, Jr. (Lorraine), Thomas Halverson Sr. (Denise) Margaret King (Paul) Mary Catherine Matyas, Patricia Dunn and Jean Baker (Robert), numerous nieces and nephews, three maternal aunts and numerous first cousins and extended family in Norway. Michael was born in New Orleans and moved with his family to Jefferson Parish at an early age, where he remained a lifelong resident. Michael graduated from St Francis Xavier and went on to attend Archbishop Rummel High school, following which he spent much of his adult life recovering from numerous illnesses. He became a jack of all trades, quite good with mechanics. He was known to take his car apart, and then put it back together again, sometimes just for the fun of it. Life is all about family, faith and the strength to keep on, even in the hardest times. Mike embodied that spirit. He remained a devout Catholic and got his strength from his faith, family and a fighting soul. He never gave-up hope that someday there may be a cure for his medical problems and that he would be able to do things on his own again. In the end, even bed ridden with limited movement, Mike would ask how each family member is doing, giving words of encouragement, advice and best wishes. Upon leaving at the end a visit with him, he would often cheer you on with “Stay strong and carry on.” He will be missed by all family and friends, safe in the knowledge that Mike’s battle is over and he is now rejoicing in eternal life. Final arrangements are being handled by Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, but in these trying times a memorial service will be scheduled on a later date. To view and sign the family guestbook, visit lakelawnmetairie.com