Michael John McInaney, Jr.
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Mike "El Supremo" McInaney was born on September 30, 1938 in Denver, CO and adopted as an infant by Michael and Ethyl McInaney. He grew up in Colorado Springs, living the outdoor life of hunting, fishing and jeeping. He stated he couldn't live anywhere but Colorado as he would fall over if he didn't have the mountains to lean on. He graduated from Saint Mary's High School in 1956 and enlisted in the army. He was proud of his service as a military policeman and was stationed for three years in Germany.
On discharge, he landed his first job with Davis Bro. Drug Wholesale Co., licking off a career as a salesman. He had the gift of blarney and loved to socialize. He married his wife, Kathleen in 1964 and moved to Grand Junction in 1972. They adopted an infant daughter, Mary, in 1974.
He was active in IHM Catholic Church, serving on the Parish Council, Parish Activities Commissions, as well as the fund raising committee for the new church. He loved to set up the "tent" for outdoor events. He was active in the Knights of Columbus for many years.
Michael enjoyed traveling. He especially like vacations with extended family, his favorites being Welk Resort in Southern California and Waskesiu Resort in Northern Saskatchewan. He developed a love for golf later in life and has always enjoyed working in his "yard" of which he was very proud. His was a life well lived and he will be remembered with love and laughter.
He was preceded in death by his father, Michael Sr., and mother, Ethyl McInaney; brother, Don McInaney; and Canadian in-laws, Louis and Elizabeth Balaz; and sister-in-law, Elizabeth Weinbender. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen; daughter, Mary (Steven) Coates; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Memorial services are scheduled for Thursday, January 28 at 10:30AM at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Catholic Outreach or IHM Catholic Church.