1944 Michael 2023

Michael Kearney

September 27, 1944 — December 22, 2023

 

Michael Joseph Kearney (1944-2023)

Michael Joseph Kearney (79), passed away peacefully in his home on December 22,2023. Mike was born on September 27th, 1944, in Tucson Arizona to John Henry and Dorothy Lucille Kearney. Mike attended Catalina High School where he was active in the Rifle Club, Shop Classes, and Hunting. After High School he married his first wife Christine Owen and had two sons, Denis, and James. Mike attended Junior College in Stafford Arizona and then worked for Arizona Gear and Manufacturing. He then moved to Missoula Montana where he worked for Missoula County as an equipment operator. Mike was active in 4x4 clubs, building Hot Rod Jeeps, Mud Buggies and Alcohol Funny Cars. He met his wife Patti Hebert, and they lived in East Missoula for 33 years. After retirement Mike worked as a Wildland Fire Fighter and spent most of his time in his shop.

Mike is preceded in death by his parents, siblings Patricia Bush, Jack Kearney, and Kathern Hanson. He is survived by his wife Patti, his sons Denis (Alper) Kearney San Mateo Ca, James (Veronica) Kearney Tucson AZ, his sister Sharon Haines Sierra Vista AZ, Sister-in-Law Barbra Kearney Tucson AZ, Stepdaughter Kellie (Kenn) Teasdale Syracuse UT, Stepson Charles (Katie) Petersen Anaconda MT, seven grandchildren, one great granddaughter.

Services will be held at Garden City Funeral Home on Saturday January 13th at 11:00 am with a luncheon to follow.

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Saturday, January 13, 2024

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Saturday, January 13, 2024

11:00am - 12:00 pm (Mountain time)

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Saturday, January 13, 2024

12:00 - 1:00 pm (Mountain time)

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