SHARP, Michael Travis

Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ >>> Published on Sunday, January 7, 2018 <<< Michael (Mike) Travis Sharp, 68, of Lake Havasu City, passed away Dec. 14, 2017. He was born in Phoenix June 11, 1949 and raised in Coolidge. Mike attended the University of Arizona in Tucson, graduating with a degree in pharmacy in 1971. He enlisted in the Army National Guard, transferring to the Air National Guard. He developed friendships he carried with him when he moved to Prescott in 1971. Mike was a pharmacist and built many relationships that have lasted a lifetime. In Prescott, he built several businesses of which he was very proud. He served on several boards of trustees, including the airport and YRMC. He married Gayleen in 1997, acquiring a readymade family whom he accepted fully and with love. Aside from his professional and civic responsibilities, he spent many happy hours with friends and family. In 2003, he relocated to Winslow and was employed by the AZDoC in the Winslow prison system. He was an active member of the board of trustees for the local Elks Club. Mike moved to Lake Havasu City in 2005 and he opened the pharmacy at Food City, where he worked until his death at age 68. He was a mentor and friend to many. He enjoyed boating, camping, hiking, and piloting his plane, passing down his rich knowledge of the state to his children and grandchildren. Mike is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Gayleen; his children, Christine, Russell, Crystal, and Arianne; six grandchildren, and his brother, Daniel (Lynn), of Oro Valley, Arizona. He will be missed by many. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to The Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org. Services were placed in 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 to the family, go to www.sendoutcards.com/lietzfraze.