Mike Winters, 74, of Salem Oregon died Sunday, May 18th after a 4 year battle with cancer.
Mike was born to Albert and Hazel Winters in Ontario, Oregon, the youngest of 7 children.
He graduated from Harper High School in 1957. In 1959, Mike joined the Army. It was during his time in the military that through a friend he met the love of his life, Sharon Moore. Mike and Sharon were married in 1961 in Madras, Oregon and spent the next 53 wonderful years together.
Mike was employed at Towmotor in Dallas from 1966 until the plant closed in 1987. After this he sold real estate in the Salem and Dallas areas for Windermere Pacific West Properties.
Survivors include his wife of 53 year, Sharon; his 4 boys Kevin, Gary, Jamie, Guy; and 5 grandchildren.
There will be a Celebration of Life for Mike at the Valley Baptist Church in Perrydale, OR. on Saturday, May 31st at 2 pm. All are invited to attend. Arrangements by Restlawn Funeral Home.