Former Brightwood resident, Mike Calkins died after a long illness on Friday, June 8, 2012. He was 71.
At his request, no services will be held. A private burial will be at Cliffside Cemetery.
Mike Calkins was born on July 27, 1940 in Kellogg, Idaho to Amby and Fran Calkins. As a young child, the family moved to Oregon and made their home in Brightwood where Mike was raised. He graduated from Sandy High School and began his career as a truck driver.
On August 19, 1963 he entered the U.S. Army. After his honorable discharge on May 19, 1965, he returned to Brightwood and continued his career as a truck driver. Mike also worked for his parents at Sandy Oil for many years.
For the last five years, Mike has resided in the Portland area.
Mike was an avid Oregon State Beaver fan and loved watching all types of sporting events.
Surviving is his sister, Patricia Calkins of Portland and a longtime family friend, Sue George also of Portland. He is preceded in death by his parents.