Michael G. Hennessey obituary

Michael George Hennessey passed away on 11/18/10 due to complications from a series of heart attacks.  He was born in Michigan, in 1950, to Helen and George Hennessey.  Most of his youth was spent in Southern California, adventuring and surfing with his brother Joe, and their friends.  He married Pamela Fudger in 1969, they later divorced, but remained close friends throughout life.  Michael moved to Montana 30 years ago to live out his dreams building beautiful homes, learning to fly planes, and play music where there's plenty of nature and space to be who you want to be.  He was a fly fisherman, golfer, skier, world traveler, wood worker, reader, interior designer, builder, story-teller, mentor and charmer.  

Michael Hennessey was also known as "Uncle Mike" and the "go-to guy" because he enjoyed helping.  He was a generous and loyal friend.  He loved animals, nature and children.  He was always questioning, and learning, taking on the next building challenge and planning his next travel adventure.   

He is survived by his daughter, Alysse and his young grandsons, Finn and Quillan Hennessey of Eugene Oregon, his brothers Joe, Mark and David Hennessey, and many beloved friends.  His grandsons will especially miss his visits full of stories, music, tool practice and building time, and floats down the river.  

Every time he jumped in his truck, he'd pause and say, "Safe and happy trip".  Let's remember him with that Michael grin and twinkle in his eye, heading off on his next adventure.  

Paradise Valley Cowboy xoxoxo
photo courtesy of JZphotoart

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