Michael “Mike” Leslie Curtin, known as Mr. Fix It to many and befriended by all who met him, passed away on Wednesday, April 17. His wife and two children were by his side. Mike was 65.

Mike was born in New Westminster, B.C. on June 5, 1947. The family raised chickens. As his children recall, he despised chicken for dinner. Mike joined The United States Army and served on a helicopter team during the Vietnam War. He was awarded several medals. Much of his life during his younger adult days was spent on Vashon Island. He was everyone’s favorite bartender and a trusted mechanic during that time. The family moved off the island in 1980, to Pacific, WA, where his children spent most of their adolescence.

Mike also lived in Graham and Randle, WA, and from 1997 through his final days, resided in Gig Harbor, WA.

In his later years, Mike took his dream vacation to Ireland, and traveled elsewhere around the world.

Mike was devastated when he had to leave his final employer, SME, due to his illness. He battled heart disease for decades. His toughness often astonished his doctors (his family and friends already knew). He never complained. He fought until the very end.

Mike is survived by his wife Peggy; two children, Aaron and Leigh; three stepchildren, James, Genevieve and Peter; two nephews Mark and Sean; and their families.

A remembrance for friends and family is scheduled for Sunday, May 19, at Ben Dews Clubhouse Grill, 6501 6th Ave. in Tacoma, from 12-4. All who knew Mike are welcome to attend. Please contact his daughter, Leigh, at dreamfaeries@yahoo.com or 253-209-3042 for more information.

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