December 17, 1962 – June 14, 2023
Michael Ray Emerson, Age 60 of Cheney, Washington passed away Wednesday, June 14,2023 to a hard fight of cancer. Michael was the son of Billy and JoAnn Emerson and the younger brother of Marvin Emerson. He was born in Stayton, Oregon and raised in Lyons and the Mill City area. Michael worked in the mills in the canyon for over 20 years, construction for 6 years, and at Systems Transport for 16 years.
Michael married the love of his life, Marjorie Emerson, May 12, 1985, and resided in Scio, Oregon where they eventually had 2 boys, Christopher Adam, and Bradley Michael. Michael loved helping the boys with sports, hunting, fishing, mechanics and more. Later he enjoyed watching his two grandsons, Jeremiah, and Austin play sports.
On Saturday nights you could find Michael at the racetrack, whether he was in a car or sitting in the stands, racing was his passion, he raced at Willamette Speedway for 20+ years. He also enjoyed NASCAR, camping, fishing, hunting, bowling, mechanics, and building models.
Preceded in death he will join his parents Billy and Joann, grandparents, aunts and uncles Tex, Punkin, Ernie, and ½ brother Melvin.
Michael was survived by his wife Marjorie, both sons, Christopher and Bradley, grandsons, brother Marvin, aunt sis, and many nieces, nephews, sister-in-law, daughter in law, and more.
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