Michael Wayne Gough
October 01, 1951 - January 13, 2015
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Michael Wayne Gough
October 01, 1951 - January 13, 2015
Obituary
Michael Wayne Gough, age 63, passed away on Tuesday January, 13, 2015. He was born on October 1, 1951 in Kansas City, Kansas, and graduated from the Kansas School for the Deaf and Gallaudet University. Mike’s compassion and drive led him into his professions, Drug and Alcohol Counselor and ASL Instructor and evaluator of Sign Language interpreting candidates.
He was a kind and fun-loving man who loved to make people laugh. His favorite hobbies included collecting jokes and inventing puns. Mike had a strong love of animals and was a magnetic for them. He was well-liked among the Deaf Community. He married his loving wife of twenty years Constance Greenlee Gough, who he is survived by.
He is also survived by his children, Christine Gough Bise, of Fresno, CA, Michelle Gough of Middletown, Maryland, Timothy Gough of Washington D.C., and Thomas Gough of Frederick, Maryland, and his sister Judy Gough of Hayward, CA, and David Gough of San Antonio, TX, and nine grandsons.
A life celebration will be held on Wednesday January, 21st from 4-8pm at Correll Park Clubhouse, 2223 Winterberry Street, in Ferndale, WA, that is open to the public. In lieu of flowers monetary donations can be made to the Washington State Deaf Senior Citizens.
Celebration Of Life
- Date & Time: January 15, 1212 (12:00 AM)
- Venue: Correll Park Clubhouse
- Location: 2223 Winterberry Street Ferndale, WA 98248 - (Get Directions)
13 responses to Michael Wayne Gough
Sarah Burton Doleac says:
January 13, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Peace & positive energy are the way NOW! Hugs. Sarah
Patty Weston says:
January 13, 2015
Michelle, Tim, and Tom – I’m truly sorry about your dad’s passing. Please find comfort that God is holding all of you in His Loving Hands throughout this difficult time for you all. Sending lots of love!
Linda and Larry Evans says:
January 13, 2015
Our prayers goes out with u and family. May peace and comfort memories from Kansas wm
h. storme says:
January 13, 2015
Time, space and even belief systems apart, you Mike were a huge part of my life’s journey. I look back and smile; I had it great, motorcycles, jeeps, get-togethers and your spirit for a good time. You were a wonderful part of my growing, thank you, and blessed be your paths ever more!
For Cris, Tim, Tom, Michelle, very sorry for the loss of your father, may his memory and impact be that which he intended it, love and light! heidi
Georgia says:
January 13, 2015
Dear Michelle and family,
You and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers. May you find daily peace and comfort in the memories of Michael Wayne Gough.
” What we have once enjoyed, we can never lose. All that we love deeply become a part of us” Helen Keller