Michael Jerome King |
| Posted 2020-06-24 by mhenderson |
| Published in Today's News Herald on Jun. 24, 2020 - LakeHavasu City, Arizona - Michael "Mike" Jerome King. AKA "Coffee Mike" passed away peacefully in his home on June 18, 2020. Mike was born on Dec. 7, 1944 to the parents of Kenneth and Nadine King in Manassa, Colorado. Mike attended High School at Lakewood High School. This is where he met his high school sweetheart Mary Jane Farnsworth, who he would go on to marry for 58 years. They had two beautiful children together, Laurie Ann King and Timothy Bruce King II. Mike's professional career started out as a cook at multiple establishments that varied from bowling alleys across California as well as Jerry's Pancake Parade and Canyon Oaks Golf Course in California. In 1974, Mike started working at Farmer Brother's Coffee Company. He started as a warehouseman. He worked hard and was a dedicated employee. Mike would go on to work for Farmer Brother's Coffee for 35 years and retire as the vice president of that same company. After retirement, he and his lovely bride Mary Jane moved to Arizona to be closer to their son and grandchildren, where they remain today. Mike loved his family very much. He worked hard to provide a good life for all of them. Mike loved Prescott, Arizona. Some of his favorite moments were spent at their vacation home enjoying the nature and cooler weather. He enjoyed golfing very much. You could find him on our local Havasu Golf course regularly. He also had a passion for motorcycles, Harleys to be exact. Mike was also a member of a 12 step recovery program for 48 years. He was very proud of his hard earned recovery and gave back whenever he could. He touched so many people in so many ways. Mike is preceded in death by his father, Kenneth King, his mother, Nadine King, and his stepfather William "Papa Bill" Hoogstad. Services were entrusted to the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home. Thoughts and condolences can be sent to the family at www.lietz- frazefuneralhome.com. To send a free card go to www.sendoutcards.com/lietzfraze. |
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