Michael Eugene Misener

with the Lord Jesus on June 10th, 2011. His final days were spent

surrounded by family and friends.

Mike was born in Delano, CA on November 9th, 1947. He graduated from

Arroyo High School in 1966. He attended San Antonio College. He chose

History as his major and was a member of the track and field team.

Throwing the javelin was his specialty.

He worked various jobs in the southern California area. Often times he

worked two jobs to support his new family. He moved his children to

Redding, California in 1978 and not long after he found his calling to

be a school bus driver. He started out driving for Shasta Union High

School District and he retired from Gateway Unified School District in

May of 2008. He drove a total of 29 years. He was often referred to,

by students, as "the cool" bus driver.

One of Mikes' favorite work related activities was participating in the

local school bus roadeo. He loved competing even if he did not win he

encouraged his fellow bus drivers to do their best. Many times Mike did

win and he has the trophies and plaques to prove it.

He loved going to movies, reading, playing volleyball, softball, and

golf. He developed many a life long friendship playing sports.

Mike attended church, most of his life, and enjoyed singing in the

choir, going on mission trips, and being a camp counselor. He met his

wife, Vicki while attending North Valley Baptist Church. They were

married on August 23rd, 1986.

He is survived by Vicki Misener of Redding, California, his daughter

Tammie Odenbrett of Meridian, Idaho, Kenneth Misener of Sacramento,

California, Christopher Misener of Redding, California and grand

daughter Emily Odenbrett of Meridian, Idaho.

A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., July 30th, 2011 at First

Baptist Church, 1959 Eureka Way, Redding, California.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Prostrate Cancer

Foundation, 1250 Fourth Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401 or on-line at

www.lawncrestchapel.com