Michael Earl Bryan, 65, of Visalia, California passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2019 in Lindsay, California with his sister Susan at his side. He was in the thoughts and prayers of all his family and loved ones. He will be remembered. He will be missed.
Michael was born to Norman and Norma Bryan of Visalia, California on September 21, 1954 in Hanford, California.
Mike spent his childhood in Visalia, developing an interest in sports and music. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corp and was a drummer in the Marine Corp Band. It was while in the military that he met his first wife, Nancy Marchesini, with whom he had his first child, a daughter, Tara Bryan Burner. It was later while working as a drummer in Los Angeles, California that mike met his second wife, Dianne Nilsen of Weymouth, Massachusetts. Mike and Dianne had two sons, Andrew and Matthew before relocating to Massachusetts.
Mike spent the majority of his adult life in Abington, Massachusetts where he pursued various interests. He worked as a craftsman in a number of trades. Mike successfully coached both youth and collegiate football teams to several championships. His love of music continued throughout his life, and later he developed a hobby for leather craft.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Norma Bryan and his brother Keith Bryan.
Mike is survived by his ex-wife Dianne Bryan; three children, Tara Bryan Burner, Andrew (Stephanie) Bryan, and Matthew (Janet) Bryan; two grandchildren, Henry Bryan and Joseph Bryan; sister, Susan (Steve) Welch.
Celebration of Life services will be held on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at 1 p.m. at Visalia First Presbyterian Church on Locust Street in Visalia, CA
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Visalia First Presbyterian Church, 210 Center, Visalia, CA 93291
Tributes and condolences may be made at www.millerchapel.com.
Arrangements entrusted to Miller Memorial Chapel. 1120 W. Goshen Ave., Visalia, CA (559) 732-8371.
