Obituary: Michael Reid Dodd

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1950 ~ 2005

Michael Reid Dodd passed away the morning of January 8, 2005 after a courageous two year battle with cancer. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones.

Michael was born March 12, 1950 to Clarence "Tex" and Barbara Dodd. Michael was one of five boys, leaving his poor mother constantly on the guard. While in high school he also became the proud big brother of a new sister, Peggy. After graduating from high school Michael joined the Marines and was sent to Okinawa, Japan. After serving in the military he returned back to his hometown and later met his first wife, Mary Stott. He had his only son, Michael Paul, with Mary in September of 1974. Although later divorcing, they remained very close friends to the end. Michael attained his Bachelors degree from Weber State College and became a CPA. Michael moved to Houston, TX and began his successful 25 year career with the Internal Revenue Service. While in Houston he met his current wife, Susan. While working with the IRS he was transferred back home, where he worked in Ogden, UT. He was later transferred to Washington, D.C. where he has spent the last 14 years. Michael enjoyed playing in the company softball league, fishing and camping with his family, golfing or at least yelling at golf balls for not doing what they're supposed to, taking care of his home in Virginia and while in Utah, he loved taking trips with his brother, Ryan, to Wendover.

Michael touched the lives of countless people and will never be forgotten. He was funny, intelligent, caring and brought joy and happiness to his family and friends. Michael's son blessed him with three grandchildren, Ashli, Brandon, and Cameron. His grandchildren loved to play with Grandpa Dodd and will always cherish the short amount of time they had with him.

Michael is survived by his son, Michael Paul (wife, Heather); his mother, Barbara; brothers, David, Ryan, Bill (wife, Kit), Richard (wife, Terrie); and sister, Peggy (husband, Jim). He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence H. Dodd.

Graveside services will be held at Bountiful City Cemetery, 12 noon Wednesday, January 12, 2005. Family and friends may visit Russon Brothers Mortuary, 295 North Main, Bountiful, UT, Tuesday, January 11 th

from 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday, January 12 th

from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Online guest book at www.russonmortary.com