Michael Dennis Cavanaugh

Heartland Cremation - Michael Dennis Cavanaugh

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MICHAEL DENNIS CAVANAUGH, 72 passed away Sunday April 22, 2012 at the Veterans Affairs Hospital after a long, courageous battle with cancer.

Mike was born June 3, 1939 to Eulra Harrison Cavanaugh and Lorene Shaffer in Winfield, Kansas.  His wife Linda Vance Cavanaugh of Kansas City, MO, daughter Christa Cavanaugh and husband Michael Wright of Parkville, MO and daughter Kelley Cavanaugh Renick of St. Louis, MO survive him.  Also surviving are Linda’s children Jerod Watkins and wife Jamie; and Jessica Watkins Mumma and husband Donovan.  Grandchildren include John Renick, Will Renick, Julia Renick, Timmy Renick; George Renick; Chaughn Mumma; Audrey Mumma and a granddaughter who is on the way.

He served his country proudly in the Army during the Vietnam War as a pilot and flight instructor for the OV-1 Mohawk, earning numerous citations including a Purple Heart and Bronze Star before being honorably discharged as a Major in August, 1967.

He will be remembered as a man of his word and will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. He will be interred at a private service.

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  1. Kathy Clarke on April 24, 2012 at 7:22 pm

    Mike was so fun to talk to. His sense of humor was amazing! His stories he shared at times were incredible! He was smart enough to marry one of the best ladies around. I love to laugh and he was more then capable of making people do that!! So many of us will miss him terribly. My love and prayers to you Linda and the rest of the family.



  2. Alan and Stacy Perry on April 25, 2012 at 8:30 am

    We were very sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. He was a great guy to talk to and be around. Let us know if there is anything we can do for you.



  3. Casey Albertson on April 25, 2012 at 9:11 am

    Mikee was like a father to me and a grandfather to my son Quentyn. Were going to miss him deeply. I’ll see you again someday solider and I’ll have some chocolate cake with me, promise!!!



  4. Judy Coder on April 25, 2012 at 9:27 am

    Michael was, without a doubt, one of the most wonderful people I have had the privilege of knowing. He was passionate about his country and family. He was extremely intelligent and had a sense of humor beyond compare. What an honor to have known him!! What an amazing friend. Thoughts and prayers are with Linda and family.



  5. Bob Burns on April 25, 2012 at 12:30 pm

    I knew Mike mostly through Linda. Over a long period of time,I learned just how much Linda loved and respected Mike. I also gained respect for Mike being Vietnam brothers as we were. Linda was and is on my mind because she is part of my family(worked together for 40 years) Chin Up!



  6. Rick & JUdy Garcia on April 25, 2012 at 3:53 pm

    So sorry about Mikee. Although I did not know him for a lot of years I always felt that I have known him forever. He will be missed greatly. Will never forget all the chats we had at BROCKS on Friday afternoons. He was also patriot and great human being. GOD bless him.



  7. george dykes on April 25, 2012 at 7:51 pm

    Mike was a good man, and will be missed.



  8. Clarissa Cavanaugh Newman on May 7, 2012 at 5:44 pm

    I am so very sorry to hear that Mike has passed. My memories are too long to write, but I loved him and will miss him terribly~
    Clarissa



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