Michael A. Defa
April 10, 1948 - January 23, 2021
Michael A Defa sadly passed away on 1/23/2021 due to a fall. He was surrounded by family. He loved life, golfing, camping, campfires in the back yard, going to Wendover, and always wanted everyone around him to be happy and know how much he loved them. Nobody told a joke better than Dad. No matter the occasion he was always the life of the party. He loved his Wife, Kids, Grandkids, Great grandkids and his dog Gracie more than life itself.
He was born April 10th, 1948 to Alva A and Irene O Defa. Loved growing up in the Tabiona mountains and spending time outdoors with his Brother Dennis and Sister Kathy. He worked in the glass business for 50 plus years and love it. He married Peggy Pace in 1964 and together had three wonderful kids. Kim, Michelle, Chad. Years later he married Sharon Solberg and helped raise his stepdaughters like they were his own Brooke, Becky, Brittney
Mike was preceded in death by his Parents Alva and Irene, brother Dennis, He is survived by his wife Sharon, sister Kathy, his kids Kim (Gary), Michelle (Lane), Chad, Brooke, Becky (Rob), Brittney (Mike) his grandkids Amber, Kristy, Candis, Tiffany, Gunner, Alesha, Mikay, Devin, Skylar, Taysa, Lauren, Brayden and 16 great-grandkids
Cheers!! We love you Dad enjoy that fireball in the sky…..
Celebration of life will be on June 19, 2021 at Mike and Sharon’s House More details to follow.
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In Loving Memory
I always loved being around Mike. I have so many good memories of house parties surrounded by amazing people. Loves and hugs to the family and to Mike. I will miss you!
Mike Was A Wonderful Man, Always Happy, Cheerful And Always A Smile On His Face. I Talked To Him Often and He Loved His Wife and Family, I'm Thankful I Knew Him, I Miss Him Always Saying Hi When I Was At My Son's House Next Door, We Loved Too Talk About The Glass Business, Rest In Peace My Friend and If The Family Ever Needs Anything, We Will Do Anything For You or His Wife ❣️ Bret & Ronie Holmes ❤️
Mikey was such a good friend to one and all. He always enjoyed having as many friends as possible around him. We always enjoyed his friendship and love. I’ll miss you!
Sorry to hear about Mike. Such a good man even to those just passing by in greeting. Such a man will be greatly missed but long remembered. May his family find peace in knowing he rest in God's loving care. John 5:28,29; Psalms 37:29
I grew up with Mike and the Defa family in Rose Park and as young couples, my wife Chris and I spent many fun hours with Mike and Peggie. I worked with Mike at Intermountain Jobbers and went hunting with him in Tabonia. What a great time we had and what a wonderful friend he was.. My condolences to his wife and kids.. may he rest in peace.
My condolences to Mike's family. We were friends throughout our childhood and shared almost everything. I always felt a part of the Defa family. Mike, Denny and Kathy were always part of mine. Rest in peace.
Sharon: Darlene and I are so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. Please give the girls a hug from us. I will miss and always remember the good times we all had together. Our love and prayers to you at this difficult time! Ken Withers
We are so sorry to hear this news!! We sure loved our big cousin Mike! He was always fun to be around and look up to! Good times when we were little out in Tabby at Grandma and Grandpas and hiking on Big Red, hunting with his Dad and My Dad was always a big event!! Love you all and miss seeing you more often.
Sorry to here about Mike he was a good guy.
In Loving Memory
