Michael Nelson Raines (1950 - 2024), was born in Falls City, Nebraska to Eldon and Marilyn Raines, and raised in Conway Springs, Kansas. He passed away April 21st 2024 in Silverdale Washington. After years of moving across the country while in the US Navy, from Hawaii to Connecticut, he finally settled with his family in Bremerton Washington for the last 39 years.
Michael served in the Navy for 22 years, retiring from military life in 1994. In civilian life Michael returned to school majoring in Business Administration from Central Washington University in 1997. Michael retired, once again from civilian life, after working as a manager for Walgreens. Known for his easy-going demeanor, he was an avid stamp collector and enjoyed spending time at home with his wife and cat in his retirement years.
He is survived in life by his wife of 47 years, Hieu (Le) Raines of Bremerton WA; son Dennis Raines (Wendy) of Seattle WA; sister, Vickie Patzel (Joe) of Wichita KS, three nieces: Mary Rodden of New Braunfels TX, Melissa Tinker (Martin) Wichita KS, Laura Johnston (Chris) Andover KS; two great-nieces and four great-nephews. Michael was preceded in death by his father Eldon Raines in 2017, and mother Marilyn (Cass) Raines in 2014, both of Conway Springs KS.
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