Michael Rockwell Donnelly, Jr.
1965-2004

A celebration of life will be held at Brune & Buck Mortuary, 325 Elm St., 
Bishop, at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16 for Michael Rockwell Donnelly, Jr.

Born May 16, 1965 in Lancaster, Mike died in Hesperia, on Oct. 8, 2004 at age 
39.

Mike lived and went to school in Bishop most of his life and graduated in 1984 
from Coronado High in Colorado Springs, Colo.  Mike went on to serve his country 
in the United States Air Force from 1984-87 at George Air Force Base.  He was a 
certified master automotive technician and recently worked as a construction 
foreman for Apple Valley Construction.

Mike loved to cook and was known for his mastery of the grill.  He enjoyed 
classic car restoration, camping and outdoorsmanship, and spending time with his 
family and friends.

He is survived by his wife, Dawn; daughter Nichole; son, Michael, III; mother, 
Donna; father, Mike, Sr. (Roundo); stepparents, Fred and Mary; grandfather, 
William Temple; Papa Ron; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Mike's name to a 
charity of one's choice.

The Inyo Register
Bishop, Inyo County, California
Tuesday, October 12, 2004 – Page A-2.

Transcribed by Laura M. Bybee for Inyo County GenWeb, 3 June 2005