Michael passed away on November 26th in Walnut Creek. He was born in Modesto, CA on October 14, 1942 to Walter and Edythe Coons. He grew up in Walnut Creek and graduated Las Lomas High School, class of ’61. He earned a BA degree at Armstrong College and attended graduate school at Golden Gate University.
Michael worked as a CPA for more than 40 years before retiring.
He married his loving wife Barbara in 1990 and for the past 16 years Michael and Barbara have also called Copperopolis home. Michael enjoyed fishing, boating, travel, gardening, cooking, reading and most of all the company of wonderful friends.
Michael is survived by his wife Barbara; sons Mark (fiancée Melissa), and David; step-sons Matthew (wife Tena), and Timothy; grandchildren Cassie Carter, Griffin Carter, and Olivia Coons.
A Celebration of his Life will be held on Wednesday, December 7 at 11:00 a.m. at Hull’s Walnut Creek Chapel, 1139 Saranap Avenue in Walnut Creek. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers please consider donations in Michael’s name to Copperopolis Elementary School, 217 School St., Copperopolis, CA 95228.
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