Mike, age 68, passed away peacefully at his home early Saturday morning, June 29th, 2024.
Mike was born in Jefferson City, Missouri, on October 22nd, 1955, to Billy and Donna Price. He spent his childhood in Lake Park, Iowa, and Taylorville, Illinois, when he was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at age 15. Mike donated his body to diabetic research on many occasions to improve and develop insulin, provide data on newly introduced testing and monitoring equipment, and move medicine closer to a cure for the difficult and life-threatening disease.
Mike married in 1973 to Sharon Maher and started his family in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, in 1976. In 1986, Mike moved his family to Washington, finally settling in Lewis County where he became valued as a respected blacksmith and horseman who loved his trade. Mike touched the lives of many, including his animals, and will be greatly missed.
Mike is preceded in death by his parents Billy and Donna Price and brothers Steven and Timothy Price. Mike's memory is survived by his wife, Theresa Pope; sister Cheryl Rieselman; children Shannon (Mark) Lininger, Nathan Price and Joshua (Amanda) Price; grandchildren Laci Hyde, Jody Hyde, Devin Lininger, and Kaia and Cameron Price; and great grandchild Kira Berry.
Celebration of Life to be held at the Chehalis Eagles July 24th 2024, from 10am to 2pm,
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the American Diabetes Association (ADA) https://diabetes.org/ways-to-contribute
