Michael Samuel Singer was born and raised in Salem, Oregon on August 19, 1965 and his 55-year old life came to a sudden end on January 6, 2021. He was a husband, father, son, brother, uncle and a friend.
Michael is survived by his wife (Carolyn), daughter (Shaelee), two siblings [Marcie (Josh) and Michelle], two nephews with children [(Cody (Suzy, Samuel, Celeste)], Elijah (Maria, Sophia), and one niece Jaliene (Chalen). He is preceded in death by his father (Samuel) and brother (Morales). His mother (Irene) passed two days later after Michael’s untimely death.
Ten years ago in 2011, his brother and father both passed within a 3 ½ month span. In 2021, a son and a mother walk on within 48 hours of each other. A special mother-son bond to not be broken in life and beyond.
Michael, or “Mike” to many of his friends, was a full-blooded citizen of the Navajo Nation, a lifelong resident of Salem, and was baptized as a Christian at Calvary Baptist Church. Mike graduated from Sprague High School and worked at Chemawa Indian School while working with youth with disabilities as a volunteer. He was a dedicated member of the Courthouse Athletic Clubs, an Oregon Ducks super fan, a seasonal North Fork regular, and a master barbecue host for guests. Mike loved animals, most especially his two furry sons (Nacho and Winslow) and a furry daughter (Kitty Singer) which he had a close bond.
Mike’s pride and joy was his 10-year marriage to Carolyn, his daughter Shaelee and the Singer family. His memories and connections to the Navajo Nation, his relatives and the Native community were important to him. As a Navajo, Mike was To’dichii’nii’ (Bitter Water) Clan born for To’aah’ni’ (Near the Water) Clan – the clans of his mother and father. Mike exuded his Native pride and he valued his circle of friends whom he met over time in and around the Salem area and beyond. He left an impression on many and will be missed.
To honor him, a public viewing and live stream will be held Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 12 p.m. to 4 pm at Howell-Edwards-Doerksen Funeral Home in Salem, Oregon. Visit Mike’s Dignity Memorial website to add a memory for the family and to join live stream.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date at Calvary Baptist Church.
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