Michael Willard Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mike Willard, of Chino, CA, passed away on September 11, 2020 in Chino, CA. A Private Family Service will be held Memory Garden Memorial Park and Mortuary in Brea, California. Mike was born in Niagara Falls, New York to Louis Willard and Grace Valenti on June 6, 1934. After graduating from Lasalle High School in Niagara Falls, NY; he served our nation as a Corporal in the United States Army, stationed in Korea. He married Marilyn Colosimo on July 10, 1954, in Niagara Falls NY. He moved his family to Southern California in 1965 and worked in mobile catering, then automobile logistics, retiring from Mercedes Benz in 1996. He was a lifelong avid Bowler, holding several bowling records in Niagara Falls for over 30 years. He was inducted into the Niagara Falls Bowling Association Hall of Fame in 1992. Mike is preceded in death by Marilyn Willard, Wife, Louis Willard, Father, Grace Willard, Mother and Julie Willard, Daughter in Law. Mike is survived by Michael L. “Mickey” Willard, Son, Robert F. “Bobby” Willard, Son, Rhonda E. Willard, Daughter in Law, Gregory M. Willard, Grandson, Carly Rose Willard, Granddaughter, Matthew M. Willard, Grandson, and Christian R. Willard, Grandson. The family of Mike Willard wishes to extend our sincere thanks to all who shared the joy of Mike’s life.Should friends desire, the family wishes for contributions be made to the American Parkinson Disease Association, (APDA), or the Parkinson’s Foundation.

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Michael Willard

June 6, 1934 - September 11, 2020