Dr. Michael Anthony Daniel
May 8, 1962- April 20, 2001

In his Earthly life, Michael was a loving and devoted son, grandson, brother, mate, friend and partner. He passed into God's arms with peace grace and dignity at 9:05 AM on 4/20/2001. He was surrounded by his loving family and friends.

Michael earned his DMD at the Emory University School of Dentistry, his Ph.D. at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, and was an Associate Professor and Research Scientist at Boston University's School of Periondontology.

Michael was an avid and accomplished mountaineer, having reached the summit of Mt Fairweather in Alaska, Mount Athabasca in the Canadian Rockies, Mount Cotopaxi and Mount Chimboraza in Equador and several peaks along the Cordillera Blanca in Peru. He was a rugged outdoorsman and a member of the Lane County Search and Rescue Team in Eugene, Oregon.

Michael was quite simply a one-of-kind. An accomplished Doctor, scholar, athlete, alpinist and marksman. He had a remarkable spirit that would bring out the best in anyone with whom he came in contact. He found the energy to be positive at all times, even when he was fighting for his life.

Michael is survived by his parents Karen and Roy Daniel, Maternal Grandmother Sue Thomas, Sister Dawn Hart, Brother and Best Friend Christopher Daniel, Nieces Alexandra Hart and Sophia Daniel, Nephew Maximillian Hart, Uncles and Aunts Robert and Judith Thomas, Sam and Sylvia Daniel, other loving Aunts and Uncles, special cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Kipreos (Vicki Thomas), Mr. and Mrs. Kim Kenley (Pam Thomas), Mr. and Mrs. Edward Thomas (Wendy), Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Thomas (Lisa), Nicholas and Christopher Kipreos, Nikki, Emily and Lane Kenley, Eden-Lyn, Mark Robert, and namesake Michael Daniel Thomas, Unfailing Partner Rebecca Goad, and climbing partners and beloved friends, James and Tiffany Johnson and Brandon Ditto and many loving family and friends.

Michael will be forever remembered for his extraordinary love of life, his remarkable character, honor, dignity and courage. He is truly a hero to everyone who knew him.

A celebration of Michael's life will be held at his Seattle home Thursday April 26th, 2001 at Twelve Noon. Please contact the family at 425-466-1902 for directions.

There will also be a service held in Atlanta. Details will be announced shortly.