Michael Ward Searls

Burial of ashes will be held at a later date.

Mike was born on October 29, 1961, to Richard Moore and Betty June (McNally) Searls. He graduated from Ames High School in 1980. He then continued his education at Iowa State University. After college, Mike spent some time working in the restaurant industry then later for Wells Fargo as an Operations Analyst until his retirement.

Mike enjoyed watching football and baseball. He dearly loved spending time with his dog, Jake. Mike had a green thumb and was a great gardener, and his passion was heirloom tomatoes. He enjoyed a good cigar from time to time. Mike was very devoted to his family, especially his mother, Betty.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Betty Searls, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He is survived by his two siblings, Janet (Rod) Johnson, and Paul (Lori) Searls; nieces and nephews, Josh (Alyssa) Johnson and their children, Lily and Silas, Laura (Ted) Park, and Luke Johnson; aunts, Wanda McNally, Pat Smith, and Sandy Cutler, and many other relatives.

Mike was a beloved brother and uncle and is already dearly missed by his family.

Memorials may be directed to the family in loving memory of Mike.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be left at www.stevensmemorialchapel.com for the Searls and Johnson family.