Michael R. Reynolds, 71, passed away peacefully at home from renal cancer on July 12.
He was born November 19, 1951, son of Don and Phyllis Reynolds.
Michael graduated from Lawrence High School in 1971. From there he joined the US Air Force for 4 years. Upon returning to Lawrence, he went to work for ICL, retiring after more than 40 years.
He was married to Barbara (Cheek-Harper) for 25 years.
Michael had 2 stepchildren that he loved as his own, Heath Morris, Lawrence, and Penny (Morris) (Joe) Candrilli of Tampa, Florida.
His pride and joy was his granddaughter, Kyla Candrilli, of Tampa, Florida.
Michael’s favorite pastimes were going to any casino, the yearly car swap meet at the fairgrounds, watching old westerns, and laughing. He was a wonderful husband, father, and papa. He left all of us with lots of happy memories we will be laughing about forever.
A celebration of life will take place at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 10am. An inurnment will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Visiting Nurses Hospice, P.O. Box 1260, Lawrence, Kansas 66044.
Don and family, sorry that I am late with this, I was traveling and somehow missed it. Mike was my right-hand man with the safety equipment service and inspections at FMC. He was always very thorough and did a very good job, a great guy to work with. RIP
Mike was a great guy to know worked with him at FMC for many years – kinda of a fun story I helped him with his overtime meals when he forgot to turn them in he told me he would take me to dinner for helping I said OK, he said if it was raining we could take my car if not raining he would get he antique car out I told him if it’s raining we would take his car he laughed well it didn’t rain so we took his – when we got to the restaurant he said I could have what ever I wanted on the menu – what a guy so fun – he always make it fun to be around – My thoughts and prayers are with family –
So Sorry for your loss- Mike was a great guy; Worked with him at ICL.
I worked with Mike for a lot of years. He always bugged me to buy the 1956 Chevy I was driving. Finally in about 1985 I said okay. I soon regretted selling and watching Mike drive it all the time. I bugged him every time I saw him to buy it back. In about 1995 he called and said he was selling and I got first chance. I still have the car today. Thank you Mike.
To Don, Janet, and family – so sorry for the loss especially at such a young age. I have fond memories of Mike, Clay and Me racing around the farm paths with the Pickup Trucks, Mike was a lot of fun and did make you laugh. Lynn and I will not be able to attend any services but rest assured we will be thinking of you all. Scott I believe will be making the funeral. Our prayers are with you and the entire family.
Our prayers for the family. Mike was a wonderful man and I enjoyed working with him. May your memories help you through this difficult time.
Barbara,
So sorry for your loss.
Ronda Hunsinger Shepard
To Don, Janet and family – so sorry for the loss especially at such a young age. We knew things weren’t going well for him healthwise and am sure those closest to him are somewhat relieved his suffering is over. Claudia and I have had our own health issues and will not be able to attend any services but rest assured we will be thinking of you all. May the memories serve you well as you all move forward. Our prayers are with you.
Barbara. So sorry for your loss.
Barbara, I’m so saddened to read of your husband’s death. Thinking of and praying for you and your family. ❤️🙏 Karen (Mathis) Hobbs
Mike was a great man!
Our sincere condolences and prayers for his family.
Our deepest condolences to Mike’s family.