Michael was a graduate of West Valley High School in Hemet in 2005. He attended Cal Poly Pomona for a short time, and later earned his Bachelors Degree in Social Science and his Masters Degree in Public Administration from Cal State San Bernardino. He worked at Apple Inc. for nine years.
Preceded in passing by his grandparents, Bill and Judy Whitson, and uncle, James Sisk, Mikey is survived by his parents Bill and Jane Whitson; grandparents, Virginia and Gordon Sisk; and many aunts, uncles, cousins,and friends who dearly loved him.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made in Michael's name to the City of Hope - http://www.cityofhope.org/giving.