Michael James Prescott

Michael (Mike) James Prescott passed away November 14, 2024 at the age of 75. Mike was born December 12, 1948 to Donald “Skeeter” Prescott and ImaJean (Smith) Prescott in Sunnyside, WA.

In 1991 he married his best friend Joyce Hart and became BobbaLou to her two children Amy and David. They shared their lives for 32 years.

Mike worked for United Telephone for 36 years and was a hard, dedicated worker. He began his career in Sunnyside, WA, then transferred to Tillamook, OR, where he worked until his retirement in 2012.

Mike was a man of few hobbies. He loved to go camping with family, especially at Twin Lakes, watching college football, especially the Oregon Ducks and his family.

In 1970, he married Debbie McDonald. They had two beautiful daughters Gretchen and Megan during their 17 years of marriage.

Grandpa Mike loved his family and all the grandkids. He cherished the time he got to spend with them at family functions. But mostly, he loved to surprise them with drop in visits were the best. The favorite times were the beach trips, which were cherished by all 7 grandchildren Anthony (Christina), D.J., Samantha, Tayler, Nicholas (Shelaine), Nathaniel and his little buddy Anna; 10 great grandchildren Ivan, Jeremy, Andrew, Elijah, A.J., Davien, Remie, Zeke, Kinley and Kira.

Mike was loved and will be remembered and greatly missed by his wife Joyce Prescott, children Gretchen (David) Palomarez and Megan (Tim) Newbury, Amy (Morgan) Manigold and David (Burgandi) Allen, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sister Cherl (Guy) Leman, sister-in-law Bev (Toots) Prescott, brother-in-law Richard Hart, Pat McDonald and his best friend of over 60 years Mike Rutz.

He was proceeded in death by his parents and brothers Wayne and David Prescott.

A celebration of life will be held in the spring of 2025.