Michael George Theo, cherished and beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away at the age of 84 peacefully, surrounded by his family on July 8, 2015.  He is survived and missed by his son, George, his daughter-in-law, Tamsyn, his two grandchildren, Christos and Kathryn, his brother-in-law James Gary, and his niece and nephew, Sophia Gary and Bill Gary.  His parents George and Sophia Theo, sister, Virginia Gary and wife Kay T. Theo predeceased him.

He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to George and Sophia Theo on July 28, 1930 and lived there until 1970 (with stops in Los Angeles and Las Vegas).  Mike and Kay moved to Richland in 1970, where he lived until 2013 when he moved to Seattle, Washington to be closer to his son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren.  He was an active member of the Greek Church.  He was also a member of the Pittsburgh Musicians’ Union Local 60-471 and the Richland Kiwanis.

Mike graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Engineering, and played in the Pitt Marching Band.  After completing his degree, Mike accepted a position with Westinghouse in Pittsburgh; which afforded him the opportunities of working in the nuclear and rocket industries.  During this time, he also continued to perform in the Meltones, one of the first Greek bands that played the Tri-State area.  In the latter part of his career, he worked at the Hanford Reservation in numerous areas, which included FFTF, 300 area, tank farms, B and N Reactor’s, etc.

After he retired, he was happiest pouring wine at Kiona Winery (definitely try the Lemberger and Cabernet – Mike the ultimate salesmen for Kiona), attending Seahawks games and the two Super Bowls (yes, was still Steelers fan, but loved his Hawks!), spending time with his grandchildren, fishing in Northern Canada with friends and family, and enjoying the wine socials at the Ballard Landmark.

Mike was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend.  His dry wit, stories, and infectious smile will be greatly missed. 

A funeral service will be held at Events at Sunset in Richland on Tuesday, July 21 at 2pm; with graveside to follow at Sunset Gardens in Richland.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the University of Pittsburgh online at www.giveto.pitt.edu,  Kiwanis International Foundation at https://secure.qgiv.com/for/?key=kif, or to  Make-A-Wish Alaska and Washington at https://secure2.wish.org/site/SPageServer?pagename=donate&chid=048-000#.  The online gift forms allow you to indicate whom your gift will honor.