Mike Wilson
May 11, 2012
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Mikey Wilson was born on January 1, 1961, and died way too young at 51 in his sleep at home, from a heart attack on Friday, May 11, 2012.
Per his wishes he will be cremated, and a celebration of life and memorial ride will be held instead of a funeral.
Mike is survived by his wife, Melanie, brother, Pat, sister, Sharon, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, and grandparents.
A memorial ride in Mikey’s honor will be held ending at the Marriott in West Des Moines, followed by a celebration of his life and fund raiser in the Grand Ballroom at the Marriott West Des Moines on Sunday, June 17, 2012. The time of ride is to be determined. We will post on Mikey's Facebook page with final details.
Mikey loved Harleys, his truck, their dogs Honey and Bubby, camping, fishing, hanging out with his friends, posting his favorite songs on Facebook, and he just loved life and never let anything stop him from living life to the fullest.
These are the words he lived by...
If I leave here tomorrow
Would you still remember me?
For I must be traveling on, now
'Cause there's too many places
I've got to see'
Cause I'm as free as a bird now
Won't you fly high, free bird
Memorial contributions may be directed to Melanie in loving memory of Mike.
Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Rhonda Bryant
06/28/2012
Mikey, you are the only person that I have known, and stayed in contact with, since we were 2 years old. We grew up on the same street, and you lived 5 houses up, on the opposite side. Even when you and Pat went to live with your grandpa Mike, and grandma Alice, we were always together, along with the Hasstedts, and all the other kids that lived on our street. We even started kindegarton at Douglas Elementary School the same time. I will miss you so much. I sure appreciated your calls everyweek, when my health started going downhill. It was so nice when you stopped by, and said hi, and that "hi" turned into hours of talking about all our childhood memories, and all the things that all of us neighborhood kids did, and wasn't suppose to do, lol. And we both talked about our dogs, as if they were our own kids. You met my new dog, Dolly, and of course I bragged about the 2 I had just recently lost. Told you I had them since puppies, and had them for 14 yrs., and you told me about your 2 dogs, and that they getting old, and I told you I was still seeing a therapist about losing Toto, and Scruffy. I think you were the only person, who truly understood, what your pets truly mean to a person, and just how much you love them, and after they are gone, you realized, you never knew you could love animals that much. I just found out about you on Tuesday, 6/26-12. Needless to say, I called mom and dad, and of course they were just as shocked as I was. Dad was such good friends with your grandpa Mike. I'll miss you dearly. R.I.P. Tell Toto, and Scruffy, I still love them, pet them for me, and I will see you all, on the other side, one day.
Cindi Pickering
05/17/2012
You will be missed Mikey. Thanks for sharing your smiles and your entertaining self. We all enjoyed all the songs and fun things posted on facebook. You'll never be forgotten. You left great memories here on earth. R.I.P. my friend.
Tonya
05/16/2012
You will be missed you will always be in my heart please tell jerry im thinking of him and love him your friend always tonya grother
Melanie
05/17/2012
Thank you one and all for all that youve said and done for me. He was a wonderful man with a heart full of love and he will be missed deeply. I love you Mikey!!!!!!!!!!!!
Leilani Shaw
05/16/2012
Thoughts and prayers to your family mike, you will be missed.
Daine Johnson
05/16/2012
My family has know Mikey since grade school.. Childhood friends... R.I.P. Mikey you will be missed dearly...
Bill Phillips
05/16/2012
Mikey Wilson was one of a kind, i seem to only remember good times and fun times when he was around,back when hubbell ave was his drag strip (Pats to)be it bike or car.....you could hear him coming.......God Speed old friend, my thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends
rod and ray
05/15/2012
mikey we are going to miss you bunches!!! you always made us laugh and the stories and good times we have shared! the kids are also going to miss you...you have been sierra and crystals lil facebook gaurdian angel always protecting them. we love you and you will always be in our hearts!!!
lisa wahlert
05/15/2012
you are going to be missed very much so, r.i.p buddy
Stan & Melissa Howard
05/15/2012
Our thoughts and Prayers are with your family at this time Mike. R.I.P. My Friend, we'll see you on the other side.
Mary Jo Batey-Mullin
05/15/2012
My thoughts and prayers to all the family, I've known Mikey for many years and he had thee sweetest soul of any one I have known, he will be deeply missed.