On Friday, January 27, 2012, Mike passed away suddenly at 62. He leaves behind his loving wife of 39 years, Nancy and children, Jon (Candace) Jenny and Justin; his mother, Marion Mellroth; sister, Joanne Stone (Mike); a niece and 5 nephews; extended family and friends.
Mike was born September 25, 1949 to Mayo Mickiewicz (deceased) and Marion Ribbe in Seattle, Washington. He graduated from Ingraham High School, Shoreline Community College (Civil Engineering) and Western Washington State College (Industrial Design).
Mike became a Professional Land Surveyor in October of 1978 and served in many leadership roles at the chapter and state levels in the Land Surveyors of Washington (LSAW), the state section of the American Congress on Surveying and Mapping (ACSM) and as a delegate to the Western Federation of Professional Surveyors (WFPS). He was a mentor to many young surveyors over the years.
Mike enjoyed the outdoors, camping, woodworking and puttering in his barn. His family always came first and he was a true friend to many. He may be gone from our sight but will live in our hearts forever.
Private internment. A Celebration of Life to be held at a later date. The family suggests donations to the George F. Walker Memorial Scholarship Fund P.O. Box 2570 Issaquah, WA. 98027.
