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Patrick Caton posted a condolence
Friday, May 16, 2014
I worked for 30 years with Mike. He was known through out the resource mapping section as the genius of photogrammetry. Years ago, before email, mail was routed around and initialed to show that it had been read by the recipient. Mike’s initials were MOW. I started calling him “Chairman Mao” as a tongue in cheek honorific to his status at work. Henceforth, we always referred to him as “Chairman Mao.” Also, anytime the GIS system started to slow down, we would say, Chairman Mao is calculating Pi or running a program to find the Higg’s boson.
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Dale Mix posted a condolence
Saturday, May 10, 2014
I knew Mike from work. I talked with him a few times. He seemed a quiet person, but he was always warm and friendly when I talked with him. I will miss him.
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Terry posted a condolence
Friday, May 9, 2014
Mike was in his element in DNR Photogrammetry, surrounded by brilliant and dedicated men and women. They all enjoyed being individuals, yet worked beautifully as a team. We will all miss you.
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Carol Arena Molitor posted a condolence
Thursday, May 8, 2014
I remember the times, I babysat the Wellander kids, when they lived on 92nd in Seattle. Mike was always a quiet, serious and smart little boy. I’ll always remember his beautiful, shy smile. He passed through his life quietly and caring, while leaving his mark on many people. He will be missed by family, friends and co-workers.
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Dick Petermann posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
My heart fell when I heard Mike had died, but after some thought my spirit felt happy for him. He loved is work and those he worked with. I know, because I worked with him for over 21 years as a Photogrammetrist for The WA State Department of Natural Resources. He Excelled at what he did, although he would not say so. He was a quiet, extremely private person who was always there for anyone who needed help. Some times even before I knew I needed help, he was there for me. Thanks Mike! Our work required a great deal of focus, so we gave each other space… but I knew he was always there. He may not have been an angel… but God did use him. Mike lived his life unconcerned about his own self and appearance… that was just who he was. Mike could have retired from “work” years before I retired, but he didn’t even need to talk about it…. why? he was happy were he was. Would that we could all be so content with our lot in life.
I give Thanks and Praise for your presence in my life Mike.
Peace be with you, and with all those who’s lives you have touched.
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Kathy Arena posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
To Mike’s wonderful family. God Bless and Peace to you all. I am sure you will all miss your brother, friend and uncle daily. Mark M, what a wonderful tribute. I was happy to read and see your memories of Mike. I, also, will miss the memorial and celebration of life for Mike, but please know that my prayers are with you all.
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Mark Macleod posted a condolence
Monday, May 5, 2014
I truly regret that I won’t be able to attend Mike’s memorial service this Mother’s Day weekend, due to prior family commitments in Oregon, but I wanted to convey just a few of my thoughts about Mr. Mike.
I met this fellow alum of Oly High, back in the mid-70’s. I was just starting, what would become, a long career with DNR, in the basement of the House Office Bldg., and I believe Mike had about three years seniority on me, at that time. I worked the graveyard shift and Mikey worked the earlier shift, but we’d occasionally cross paths. He was quiet in his demeanor, soft spoken, but when he did speak, especially when the subject was photogrammetry, your jaw would drop. He was absolutely brilliant! BRILLIANT! Always up for ANY challenge… just give him a couple hours and he could solve problems that IT folks couldn’t accomplish in days. Talking politics was another passion of Mikes’. Pose a question regarding a topic of the day… Mikey would pause… stroke his goatee for an instant and bounce back with a passionate retort that would cause one to reflect long after that conversation had concluded. Often in the mornings, on my way to work, back in the day, I would notice his very distinctive, bright orange VW Rabbit at Mickey D’s restaurant… and I would be just a bit envious that he was having a wonderful, leisurely breakfast, while I had probably just wolfed down a piece of burnt toast… darn it! Well, Mikey was taken from us suddenly… much too quickly, but I suppose, considering other long drawn out alternatives, maybe that isn’t such a bad thing. We are all still stunned. I’m not gonna lie, I think we all thought he’d outlast the whole lot of us “lifers”. I miss seeing him every day here at the office… and can still picture him quietly munching on his Egg McMuffin at Mickey D’s. Yes, we miss you Mikey… and there’s no way to ever fill your shoes. Rest in Peace “Chairman”.
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Cesar posted a condolence
Friday, May 2, 2014
Mike,
I am sorry I didn’t go down to see you in the cartography section this last quarter. You always were very helpful and appreciative of my questions on how to get my work done with your technical help. I will miss your quiet and thoughtful way of providing the help I needed and your cartography knowledge, new and old .
I will also miss seeing you at your favorite corner at the NRB cafeteria. I wish I had stopped more often to say hello.
Godspeed Mike.
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Mike posted a condolence
Friday, May 2, 2014
Said good morning to Mike for many years. He was always kind to me and I enjoyed working around him at DNR. I will miss seeing him at work.
Prayers and thoughts to each of you. Jesus love us all, Mike
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