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Michael B. Henslee, 75, of Goldendale, Wash., passed away at his home Dec. 1, 2023. He was born July 10, 1948, in Goldendale to Michael C. and Mabel (Brand) Henslee. Mike graduated from Goldendale High School in 1966. Two days later, Mike entered the Marine Corps, and served in Viet Nam 13 months. Mike was honorably discharged in April 1969.
Mike received an AA degree at YVCC, in Yakima. Returning to Goldendale, he worked at Martin Marietta Aluminum for 31 years. When his employment there ended, Mike worked at a few other jobs, then joined Insitu in 2006, where he worked until retiring in 2014.
Mike married Karen Lomsdalen in April 1979. The couple raised two daughters, Kimberly and Jami, in Goldendale. Mike loved fishing with his daughters on the Columbia River. In addition to fishing and hunting, Mike also enjoyed occasional trips to casinos and playing poker.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Jami; sister, Barbara, and an infant brother, Dennis. Survivors include his wife of more than 44 years, Karen, of Goldendale; daughter, Kim (Chris) Graham of Corvallis, Ore.; a brother, Steve Henslee of Goldendale; grandsons, Andrew and Nathan Graham of Corvallis; nieces, Darlene McLean of Yakima and Sheri Hudson of Selah; and in-laws, nieces, nephews, and friends.
A memorial service will be held Friday, Jan. 19 at New Life Assembly of God Church, at 2 p.m., in Goldendale. Arrangements are under the care of Columbia Hills Memorial Chapel.
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