He was born on Feb. 26, 1940 in Spokane, Wash., to William and Clarissa Baldwin Matthew. He was raised and attended schools in Missoula, Mont. Micheal then lived in the South before moving to the West coast, settling in Portland in 1971. He worked as an animal care technician. Micheal married Reva Glenn in June of 1992 in Lewiston, Idaho. He retired in 2014 and they moved to Hermiston. Micheal was a member of the American Legion Post # 150 and the Eagles Lodge # 2909. He loved dogs and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and time with her family.
He is survived by his wife Reva Matthew, Hermiston, OR; sister: Bobbi McConnell, Fargo, ND; grandson: Tracy Matthew and great grandson: Marcus.
Micheal was preceded in death by his parents.
A private family gathering will be held.
Those who wish may make contributions to Pet Rescue in Hermiston, OR or American Legion Post #150, Portland, OR.
Please sign the online guest book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
