More detail on this person: Michael Lovett was
a brilliant, kind, loving and brave man. He lived
a rich and varied life, anchored by his love of
family and a strong faith. Mike faced many
challenges in his life but he viewed them as
opportunities to learn and grow, and his curious
mind and strong personal values kept him
constantly
moving forward. Mike began his career in the Army
in Viet Nam and went on to command aviation units
in Central America, Europe and the U.S. He served
as liaison to the House Armed Services Committee
and retired as a decorated Lt. Colonel. Mike then
made a successful transition from the Armed
Forces
. to a career in financial services as a senior
advisor at Merrill Lynch. He completed several
degrees and professional . deSignations including
Masters Degrees in Business Management from
Central Michigan University and Systems
Management from the University of Southern
California. He was a former Chairman and
Commissioner of the Palm Springs International
Airport Commission and a Trustee of the University
of California Riverside Foundation. Mike adored
his family and they adored him. As they mourn his
loss they gain comfort from each other and from
the legacy of the full and meaningful life he
lived. He is survived by his wife Juanice, his
children, Mary-Allyn, Mike Jr., Sanya, and Daniel,
his mother Virginia and eight grandchildren. A
memorial service will be held at The Church of
Saint Paul in the Desert in Palm Springs at 11
a.m. Dec. 13, 2013 followed by a reception at
12:30 at the O'Donnell Golf Club. To view and sign
this guestbook, please visit:
mydesert.com/obituaries
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