Michael B. Hale

 Mike Hale; aka, Dad, Pop’s, Big Mike, Ekim Elah, was born in Bakersfield on March 31, 1946.

 Mike attended Garces Memorial High School, Bakersfield College and Fresno State. Mike did not play football at Fresno State; however, he beat several of the football players in arm wrestling.

 Mike married the love of his life, Bonnie Hale. He had a love for hot rods and traveling to car shows, which he and Bonnie did for several years. 

 Mike was a jokester up to his last days. Always the life of a gathering, regardless of what it was. He had a joke for every occasion: “Look at that dead bird fly”, “want to see a picture of my pride and joy?”, “want to see my baby picture?”, did you know I was born with one eyelid?”. The list goes on and on!

 Mike drove trucks for over 20 years where he worked at Oil Fields Trucking, and Kern Rock. Mike retired in 99’ when he and three other buddies started a small business. This kept him busy for several years.

 Mike moved to Hart Flat where he lived for over 20 years. He fostered many new relationships learning how to live in the mountains and found his forever home. 

 Mike is survived by his son, Mike Hale, Daughter in law Kristen, Granddaughters Bree and Jenna, Brother in law John Olsen, Nephew Johnny Olsen and Sister in Law Vicki Breaw.

 In lieu of flowers please make a monetary donation to Houchin Blood Bank. Mike had donated over 29 gallons of blood.

 Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, November 7, 2024, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Union Cemetery.