More detail on this person: Jack Michaels was
born April 21, 1944 to Ray and Louise Hoover in
Watford City, ND. He passed away peacefully
Friday, November 16, 2012. As a young boy, Jack
moved to Seattle, where he grew to love the
mountains and forests of the NW, and in particular
his work with the Boy Scouts at Camp Parsons.
Jack graduated from the University of Washington,
and shortly thereafter served his country as an
Army helicopter pilot in Vietnam. During his
second tour of duty, he sustained a serious
injury, and, thereafter began a lifetime of
service advocating for people with disabilities;
he helped found and lead local organizations
serving veterans and those with disabilities. He
served as chairman of the Governor's Committee on
Disability and Employment Issues, and National
President of Paralyzed Veterans of America. In
recent years, Jack helped prepare meals at the St.
James Cathedral Kitchen, and led a Sister Parish
relationship with people in El Salvador. Jack's
life was a quiet testimony to service. Always
wearing a gentle smile, he reached out to people
who were struggling, and who needed a courageous
voice to support them. Jack is survived by his
loving wife Rosanne, brother Harvey Hoover,
brother-in-law Roger Hrdlicka, numerous nieces,
nephews, and their children.
Funeral Mass Friday, November 30 at 11:00 am, St.
Francis of Assisi Church in Burien. Vigil service
Thursday, November 29 at 7:00 pm, St. Francis of
Assisi Church. Memorial contributions to NW
Chapter Paralyzed Veterans of America, Burien, or
St Francis of Assisi Sister Parish fund.
Published in The Seattle Times from November 25
to November 26, 2012
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