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Michael Gillivan Obituary (1942 -
2022) - Encinitas Ca, CA - East Bay Times
Michael Gillivan
March 31, 1942 - September 12, 2021
Flagstaff AZ
Michael Edward Gillivan (Zeke), a long time resident of Flagstaff, Arizona,
died of cancer and COPD on September 12, 2021 in Encinitas, California. He
was born on March 31, 1942 in Cincinnati, Ohio, to John and Kitty Gillivan. He
was raised in Orinda, CA, and was a proud graduate of Miramonte High
School's second class in 1960. He also attended Pasadena City College and
Los Angeles State. He was a veteran of the US Air Force, serving in Arizona,
and in Florida and Europe during the Cuban missile crisis. After his
discharge, he went to work for the Southern Pacific railroad, and for nearly
40 years was a locomotive engineer. Mike loved the 49ers, his cats, his
trains, and his family. He was a world-wide traveler, going everywhere except
the Antarctic. He is survived by sisters Mari Alper (Craig) of Hendersonville
NC, and Patricia Pollock (Robert) of Encinitas, brothers James (Judy)of
Walnut Creek and Richard (Kathy) of San Clemente, numerous nieces and
nephews, some pretty wonderful friends, and "Jinxie". Funeral services were
held at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, San Clemente, California,
followed by burial with full military honors at Ascension Cemetery, Lake
Forest, California. We love you and miss you, Engineer Mike!! Clear track
ahead - highball!
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Suzanne Tharp (Guerra) (1960)
Mike was a true friend! Although I didn't know him well in high school, we met again on the Class of "60's Reunion Cruise to Alaska in 2005 and after that Pete and I stopped to visit Mike at his home in Flagstaff---or he came to our hotel---and we had dinner together each time we drove home from Texas. He was a Southern Pacific Railroad Man through and through and loved to talk about his adventures on the railroad.
As I wrote in the letter to tell all of you about his death, he was a kind, caring, out-going man to everyone and the kind of person we all hope to be.
With your strong faith, I am sure you are in Heaven now without any more pain. God bless you! I will miss you very, very much, my friend!
Sue Tharp Guerra
Joan Robinson (Rhodes) (1960)
Ron and I also enjoyed getting to know Mike on the Alaska reunion cruise. He was very kind and enjoyed sharing his experieces with the railroad. It motivated us to even go to Portola, CA to drive an engine!! Mike will be missed.
Mario Guarneri (1960)
Mike played tuba in the Miramonte band...He was the right size and had the right attitude for a tuba player...enjoyed being the foundation and didn't need/command a lot of attention! He often reminded me of our days together in band on facebook. Music was a common bond as it is for many of us...the politics we can respectfully disagree about...(I hope)...With fond memories....
Carolyn Cullen (Foust) (1960)
I have fond memories of our Alaska cruise when Mike, my husband Jon and I did several of the excursions together. It was great fun. He shared a lot about working for the Railroad. We didn't agree politically however politics come and go! Rest In Peace Mike. You will be remembered and missed!!