Michael Dale Dazey, 70, of Sacramento, California, passed away at home on May 10, 2022. He was surrounded by family as he peacefully let go from his battle with prostate cancer. Mike was born on May 20, 1951, in Memphis, Tennessee. He grew up in Arkansas and Colorado, graduating from the University of Colorado with a degree in philosophy. Mike then went on to study law at the University of Utah, where he met the love of his life, Linda. Together they lived and engaged in their legal careers in Washington, D.C., Salt Lake City, UT, and Sacramento, CA. Mike enjoyed friendships with colleagues everywhere he worked from Legal Services to law firms. In Sacramento, Mike worked with and became a partner at Bailey and Brown. He then worked with two law firms handling in-house insurance claims. For the last 17 years of his career, Mike took great pleasure in working as the Legal Compliance Specialist for the Elk Grove Unified School District. He retired in 2017 and dedicated his free time to family, perfecting his golf game, volunteering assistance with tax preparation for AARP members, and caring for two rescue dogs. Mike and Linda raised two daughters, Michelle and Laura, who want to carry on Mike’s legacy of kindness, courage to chase dreams, and living life with laughter.
Mike’s interests were wide-ranging. He loved outdoor adventures, especially skiing, canoeing, and hiking. His favorite musician/philosopher throughout the years was Neil Young. Michelle and Laura were indoctrinated early, learning the words to all of the Neil Young songs on road trips with Mike. Mike was a fan of the Broncos and the Colorado Buffaloes. One of his greatest pleasures in life was serving as chauffeur and spectator to his daughters’ activities, even (or perhaps especially) the ones that involved long hours–swim meets, water polo games, and horseback riding. Mike loved Sumi-e art, Baroque music, and modern dance. Traveling and exploring new places was also a joy for Mike. The family joke (and true story) was that Linda was always teaching and Mike was always wandering the cities. Some of his favorite trips were to Arusha, Tanzania; Salzburg, Austria; Valletta, Malta; Turin and Assisi, Italy; Aix-en-Provence, France; Kampala, Uganda, and St. Petersburg, Russia.
Mike was a devoted father, husband, friend, golfer, and tai chi enthusiast. He treasured his family and friends above all else, and demonstrated life can truly be enjoyed when surrounded by loved ones. Mike was a proud grandpa to Patrick Carter Folsom (7) and Jane Dazey Folsom (5). His grandchildren delighted in Mike’s zany sense of humor, and reveled in the profuse love he had for them. Mike was a devoted disciple of the game of golf, known for his “Dazey swing,” specializing in his putting game, and playing wherever he went, including in Tanzania and Uganda. Tai Chi became a passion of his in his golden years, in both practice and study. Mike was unafraid of asking the big questions and probing the unknown.
Mike is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Linda Ellen Carter, of Sacramento, CA, their daughters Michelle (Doug) Folsom of Santa Barbara, CA, and Laura Dazey of Sacramento, CA, and two beloved grandchildren, Patrick and Jane Folsom.. He also leaves behind three sisters, Janet Ecord of Brusett, MT, Jimette Yearwood (Scott) of Memphis, TN, and Ginger Berry of Manila, AR; his second mother, Doris Berry of Manila, AR; his brother-in-law, Robert Carter (Martha Redeker) of Las Vegas; and many beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins. Mike is predeceased by his parents, Jim Berry, Carolyn Dazey, and Earl Dazey, and his niece Jamie Pierson. There will be a Celebration of Life for Mike on May 31st at 10:00am at the Miner’s Leap Winery, 54250 S. River Rd., Clarksburg. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Yolo County SPCA, www.yolospca.org, other animal rescue organizations, or Shriners Hospital of Northern California. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.harryanauman.com.
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The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the doctors who took care of Mike over the years, the medical staff at Mercy San Juan Hospital, the staff of Blossom Ridge Home Health and Hospice, and the many family and friends who surrounded Mike throughout his life.
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