Michael “Mickey” Lynn Braithwaite, 74, of Salem, UT, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2021, with his family by his side. He was born March 20, 1947, in Lehi, Utah, son of Max and Dorothy Braithwaite. He attended Spanish Fork High School. He lived in Spanish Fork, UT, all of his life. He married Sharon Shepherd January 17, 1964, together they had five children and later divorced. He married the love of his life, Ruth LaRene Ferre Braithwaite December 25, 1993, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mickey was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Mickey worked as a Railroad Engineer for Geneva Steel for 35 years. He was also a rider for the Spanish Fork Cattlemen’s Association. Mickey then spent the last twelve years checking his calendar to see if he could go fishing tomorrow.
Mickey’s hobbies included hunting, fishing, horseback riding, camping, and welding horseshoes into creative yard ornaments. He participated in horse cutting competitions and won several belt buckles. He often snowplowed his neighbors’ roads and driveways and could always be found wherever someone needed his help. It was important to him to check on the widows of his friends to see if he could help them in any way. Mickey was a straight shooter in his conversation, and you always knew where you stood. But there was never a more loyal friend, and anyone that knew him loved him.
Mickey leaves behind his wife of twenty-eight years and the love of his life, Ruth LaRene Braithwaite, his five children; Michael (Teri) Braithwaite, Chad (Debbie) Braithwaite of Spanish Fork, Stacy James (Kyle Allman) of Springville, Tammy (Ralph) McKenzie of Spanish Fork, Nickie Cole (Randy Hanks) of Salem, and his four stepchildren; Greg Neal of Elmwood Park, NJ, RaLene Fox of Chattanooga, TN, MarLene (Kent) Clayson, and Virginia (Derrick) Smith of Spanish Fork, his siblings Tim (Ann) Braithwaite, and Janice (Robert) Gull of Spanish Fork, 29 grandchildren, and 38 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents Max and Dorothy Braithwaite, and his brother Kent Braithwaite.
A viewing for family and friends will be held on Friday, August 13, 2021, from 10 am to 12 pm at Walker Funeral Home at 187 South Main Street, Spanish Fork, Utah 84660, followed by graveside services at Spanish Fork City Cemetery, 420 South 400 East, Spanish Fork.
6 Condolences for Michael “Mickey” Lynn Braithwaite
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Traci Wright says
August 10, 2021 at 9:22 pmStacy and family, we are so sorry to hear of Mick’s passing. Troy worked with him and Chad at Geneva for many years. Please know we are thinking of you all. With love, Troy and Traci Wright and family
Nolan Money says
August 20, 2021 at 4:01 amSo sorry to hear of Mickey’s passing.. I didn’t know him well but he seemed like a solid citizen and a good guy. I’m sure he will be missed greatly by his friends and family.
Deborah Austin says
August 11, 2021 at 1:05 amI’m so very sorry for your loss. I’m praying for peace and comfort during this time.
May God wrap His arms of love around you all.
JUdy Hiatt says
August 13, 2021 at 8:00 pmRip Mickey. It was a pleasure to know you. You are a sweet man . You will be missed
Jared Gull says
August 11, 2021 at 5:04 pmI love this guy! He’ll be missed but never forgotten.
Evelyn Wolsey says
August 14, 2021 at 7:29 amLaRene I’m so sorry for your loss. I know you and Mickey love each other very much. You have always been such a good friend and I love you for that. You are in my prays. If there is anything I can do for you please let me know.
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