Michael Lynn Landon

Michael "Mike" L Landon, died peacefully at his home in Wenatchee Washington on Tuesday, August 1, 2017. Surrounded by his family after his long fight with pancreatic cancer at the age of 67. Mike is survived by his wife Claudia Landon of Wenatchee, WA, and his three sons and two grandchildren: Barrett and Kelly Landon of Everett, WA with their son Michael Landon (9 ½ Months); Braden Landon, and Kara Basden of Monroe, WA, and their daughter Maggie Basden-Landon (1 week). Brent Landon of Queens, NY. Mike was born on October 24, 1949 in San Mateo, CA. Growing up he was always teased for his name Michael Landon because of the late actor of the same name. Little did people know, Mike had his name first. His grandson will live on with his name. He joined the United States Navy the summer after high school, and served from 1968-1972 serving two tours during the Vietnam War traveling the Mekong Delta as river boat patrolmen. He received his Bachelors of Science in Health and Safety at San Diego State University. He worked for many insurance companies as the Safety Director on larger construction sites including Bechtel at Hanford Power Plant, Willis of Seattle, Reliance of Seattle, and Howard S. Wright of Seattle. Among the many sites he supervised safety work on the Long Painting of the San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge, Building the second Westin Tower, and the beginning stages of light rail system in Seattle. While in college, he met his wife Claudia Mattoon in the laundry room at the apartments the both lived in. A short time later, they married in Three Rivers, California on September 2, 1978. In 1981, they started their family with the birth to their first son. Mike was both scared and excited to be a father. His favorite family vacations were in Disney World, and Hawaii. He loved watching the kids find their own seashells, and snorkeling. Mike had a passion for golfing spending many hours at many golf courses in the area. He was also a big baseball fan from the time of his childhood, becoming a Mariners fan when he moved to Seattle, as well as a Seahawks fan. He was an active member of Calvary Chapel Wenatchee, and previously Eastside Foursquare of Bothell, and Calvary Chapel of Bothell. After Retirement Mike spent many hours at the Dog Pound Dog Park at Walla Walla Park with his two Bichon Frise dogs Tucker and Cody. He was also Claudia's right hand in running her occupational therapy business, Able Kids, and helping her with medical billing. He is known by his family for being patriotic, loyal, and compassionate. He lived by the "Golden Rule of Fairness, honesty, and patriotism". The happiest times of his life were his wedding day, the days when his sons were born, the day Barrett married Kelly, the birth of and meeting his grandchildren. He was in love with his grandbabies. Three of Mike's last requests were to meet his granddaughter Maggie, to see his grandson Mikey, and his son Brent again. All three were fulfilled. A Celebration of Life is scheduled for August 12, 2017, 1:00pm at the Calvary Chapel in East Wenatchee with inurnment and Military Honors taking place at a later date at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, WA. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be sent to; Cancer Care Alliance. You are invited to view Mike's tribute at www.HeritageMemorialChapel.com . The family would like to thank Confluence Healthcare and Hospice for their efforts, care, and dedication.

Michael Lynn Landon

October 24, 1949 - August 1, 2017