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George Michael “Mike” Stanley
October 10, 1947 – February 25, 2023
Mike Stanley, 75, passed peacefully from this life on February 25, 2023 after complications from a stroke, surrounded by his family. He was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Mike was a medical illustrator, musician, artist and avid cyclist who traveled across Canada and Europe and eventually settled in Cannon Beach, Oregon in 1973. He had a successful business, Mike’s Bike Shop, for 40 years, and advocated for safe community cycling. He and Christina married in 1989, when he was active in cycling, kayaking, hiking, traveling, playing flute and concertina music, and spending time with family. After retirement he and Christina moved to Corvallis, Oregon and enjoyed bird watching, nature photography, sailing his boat, the Ursa Minor, and playing music with local groups. He was also active in the Sangha Jewel Zen Center community.
He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Christina Stanley,, his son Henry Stanley, daughters Marne Lucas (Jeff Struthers), Nicole Kasiarz (Arkadius Kasiarz), Megan Lucas (Dave Stewart), and three granddaughters. Donations in honor of Mike Stanley can be made to: The Jazz Station of Eugene, OR.
A gathering to celebrate his life will take place at Sangha Jewel Zen Center in Corvallis, OR on Saturday, June 10, 2023. The event details will be announced on Mike’s and family social media accounts.
October 10, 1947 – February 25, 2023
Mike Stanley, 75, passed peacefully from this life on February 25, 2023 after complications from a stroke, surrounded by his family. He was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Mike was a medical illustrator, musician, artist and avid cyclist who traveled across Canada and Europe and eventually settled in Cannon Beach, Oregon in 1973. He had a successful business, Mike’s Bike Shop, for 40 years, and advocated for safe community cycling. He and Christina married in 1989, when he was active in cycling, kayaking, hiking, traveling, playing flute and concertina music, and spending time with family. After retirement he and Christina moved to Corvallis, Oregon and enjoyed bird watching, nature photography, sailing his boat, the Ursa Minor, and playing music with local groups. He was also active in the Sangha Jewel Zen Center community.
He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Christina Stanley,, his son Henry Stanley, daughters Marne Lucas (Jeff Struthers), Nicole Kasiarz (Arkadius Kasiarz), Megan Lucas (Dave Stewart), and three granddaughters. Donations in honor of Mike Stanley can be made to: The Jazz Station of Eugene, OR.
A gathering to celebrate his life will take place at Sangha Jewel Zen Center in Corvallis, OR on Saturday, June 10, 2023. The event details will be announced on Mike’s and family social media accounts.
KMUN is having a fundraising drive, you can make a donation in Mike’s memory at KMUN.org/ways-to-donate/ or call them at (503)325-0010
*there will also be a celebration of life for Mike on the coast this summer- it is still in the planning stages.
