Mickeal Edward Ashker, age 57 of White Cloud, passed away Friday, May 28, 2004 at his home. He was born on July 1, 1946 at St. Marys Hospital in Grand Rapids to Alfreda Hinkle Ashker. Mike was raised and loved by his stepfather, Christian Fredrick Andersen. Mike is survived by his 91 year old mother, Alfreda Andersen, and the love of his life for 35 years, Patricia O'Malley Ashker, his wife. Mike cherished his wee-boys Mike Ashker of the Grant Police Department and Jake Deputy with the Muskegon County Sheriffs Department; Mikes wife, Deborah A. with the Newaygo Public Schools; his beloved grandson, Dylan Christian Ashker; an adopted son, Tim Krizov, who Mike nick named Mr. Helper. The center of Mikes life was his family. He had many friends, but 2 special gifts were Mike Dean and Brandon Kukal. Mike graduated from Union High School in 1965 and later joined the United States Air Force where he served during the Vietnam Conflict from 1966-1970. He graduated from the Grand Valley State College in 1978 with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Environmental Science and was one of the original writers and lobbyist of the 1970s Michigan Bottle Return Bill that was passed by the Michigan Legislators in the 1970s and was instrumental in designing the Howard Christianson Nature Center Trail. He was a former business owner and was employed by the Newaygo Public Schools, Newaygo Alternative Academy. Mike was a sports enthusiast who loved football. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, woodshop hobbyist and enjoyed his gusto with his outdoor pool. AHAMAY! Mike enjoyed gardening and road trips throughout Michigans great outdoors. On a real hot sticky summer day, look at that rare blue Michigan sky and whisper in your heart, this is a day Mike would have loved Visitation and rosary services were held on Tuesday at the Crandell Funeral Home White Cloud Chapel. Funeral Mass services were held Wednesday from the St. Joseph Catholic Church in White Cloud with Rev. Father Tony Russo presiding. Interment was in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. For a more lasting memorial, friends are asked to consider the St. Joseph Catholic Church for Youth Programs. Arrangements by Crandell Funeral Home ~ White Cloud Chapel