Michael James Sommers

September 16, 1943 - May 3, 2019

It is with profound and deep sadness that we announce the death of our dearest Mike. Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, son-in-law, and friend. After a lengthy illness, Mike died peacefully with his wife and daughters by his side. He leaves his wife Jane, daughters Lindsay ( Craig ), Chrissie, grandsons Shaun and Andrew, sister Marilyn, brothers Jack ( Denise ) and Jerry (Lyna), nieces Lani and Kim, nephews Wayne, Ryan, Ross and Cam, sister-in-law Doris (Don ), mother-in-law Pat, and friends Grace and David. Born to Mary and Joe Sommers on September 16, 1943, Mike grew up in Victoria and he recalled a childhood on Cedar Hill X Rd that left him with many wonderful, and often amusing, memories. He attended Oak Bay High, then UBC, where he obtained his B.Comm and MBA. He enjoyed a rewarding career in business and consulting. Mike loved his life, his family, his friends, and anything that wagged its tail. He was so proud of his two daughters, and his wife. He was a man of character and integrity who was generous, kind and loving. He contributed to his community through both charitable donations and his volunteer work with Red Cross, Endeavour, North Shore Community Foundation, and North Vancouver Recreation Commission. The courage that Mike showed throughout his illness was inspiring to all of us. We thank the staff of Lynn Valley Care Centre and the Vancouver Coastal Health MAID team for their professionalism and kindness. We loved him, and we will forever miss him. There will be no service, by request. Donations in Mike’s memory can be made to the Centre for Brain Health at UBC. Those wishing to remember Mike may post a message at www.dignitymemorial.com.