Michael Terrence Harper

January 21, 1969 – October 17, 2026

With heavy hearts and so much love, we remember Michael Terrence Harper, affectionately known as Uncle Mike, who was born on January 21, 1969, in Stockton, California, and passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2026.

Some people leave footprints on our hearts that time can never erase. Uncle Mike was one of those people. He was a kind, caring, funny, and loving soul who brought his own special light into the lives of those around him. He was family, he was laughter, he was love, and he was someone who will forever be a part of us.

A graduate of Franklin High School, Class of 1987, Mike found happiness in the simple things that made him who he was. His favorite color was blue, and he loved his treasured collections of pocket knives and guitars. He enjoyed riding his bicycle, had a special love for dogs, and was a devoted fan of WWF/WWE wrestling. One especially precious memory was watching wrestling with his great-nephew Dallen. Those moments, filled with shared excitement and togetherness, will always hold a special place in our hearts.

To those who loved him, Mike was so much more than the things he enjoyed. He was a brother, an uncle, a great-uncle, and a loved one whose presence mattered. His humor, his kindness, his caring heart, and the memories made with him are gifts we will carry with us always. We wish we could have more conversations, more laughs, more ordinary days together. It is often those little moments that become our greatest treasures.

Mike leaves behind his brother, Don Harper Sr. (Letty), and sister, Stacey Gulick (Danny), of Stockton, California; and sister, Tracey Harper (Franco), of Modesto, California.

He is also lovingly remembered by his nephews, Donald Harper Jr. (Kristin) and Alex Harper (Maddie); his great-nephew Dallen, age 8, and great-niece Ruby, age 4, of Idaho Falls, Idaho; and his great-nieces Olivia, age 6, and Oakley, age 3, of Rexburg, Idaho.

He was preceded in death by his father, Carlos Roy Harper; mother, Barbara Jean Harper; brother, Jerry Daniel Harper; grandparents, Minnie Ora Patterson and Nathan Leonard Harper; and uncle, Henry Jasper Harper.

Though saying goodbye is painful, we are grateful for the love Mike gave, the laughter he shared, and the memories that will forever connect us. We will speak his name, tell his stories, smile at the memories, and keep him close in all the ways that matter. Even though we can no longer see him or hear his voice, the love we have for him will never fade.

Until we meet again, you will always be loved and always be missed.

A celebration of life will take place at a later date.

Forever in our hearts. Forever in our memories. Forever Uncle Mike.