Michael Bruce Stern

Born NYC, Mike spent his formative years in Manhattan, NY, graduating from George Washington HS. In elementary school he was the schools pianist but, decided he liked playing baseball and stickball better. In 1961 he was drafted into the Army. He made a decision that as long as he was here he would do all the things he could, that he would never be able to do as a civilian. All you had to do was keep volunteering. He volunteered for medical training and airborne school. Then volunteered for Special Forces training. Completing and graduating all these he became a Special Forces Medic. He served in this capacity for the next 13 years, serving 3 tours in Vietnam, 5 in Thailand, training both US, Thai and 3rd country soldiers. After returning from Thailand he volunteered for Physicians Assistant School and was accepted, graduating in 1977 and becoming one of the initial 400 PA’s in the Army. He then served 2 years with the 82nd Airborne Division and 2 tours in South Korea, retiring as a Warrant Officer after 20 years of service.

Mike always said the Army did everything for me, it made me a man, it gave me an education, and it gave me a profession, all you have to do is keep volunteering and surviving.

Mike continued to work as a Physician’s Assistant after retiring from the Army, for the next 30 years. First in Alaska and then in Las Vegas, retiring in 2007 at age 70.

Mike was predeceased by his parents Freda and Lewis Stern, and his Son Bruce M Stern, he is survived by his beautiful and loving wife Kap Yun Stern and Son Donald Spanton (Anna), daughters Kim Moeller, Lee Nistler and Sue McCoy and 10 grandchildren.

A visitation for Michael will be held Friday, September 22, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Palm Eastern Mortuary, 7600 S Eastern Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89123. A funeral service will occur Friday, September 22, 2023 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, 7600 S Eastern Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89123. A committal service will occur Friday, September 22, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM at Palm Eastern Cemetery, 7600 S Eastern Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89123. A reception will occur Friday, September 22, 2023 from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM, 7600 S Eastern Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89123.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.palmeastern.com for the Stern family.