And the Beat Goes On...

Michael Roy Jamison
November 23rd, 1989-September 17th, 2007

And the beat goes on…

(In his own words)
Some call me a poet, others a guitarist, and then some a lyricist. Me? I say I’m an artist of music. I’m a senior at Eatonville High.

Lets see, I play guitar - I absolutely love that thing. I call it my "Baby". I run track, play tennis, and am a pole-vaulter. I love it to death; its so much fun! And it’s what I’m meant to do.

I am a religious man believe it or not, and a lot of things I do revolve around that (but there’s also a lot that don’t unfortunately).

I’m out with my friends a lot; it’s just what I do. I wear cowboy boots almost daily, and you won’t catch me without a hat on my head, unless someone takes it and that don’t usually last long.

I like to sit round the fire at night and just chill, it’s a passion and a way of life out here.

Mike was born November 23rd, 1989 in Seattle, WA and passed away surrounded by family and friends on September 17th, 2007.

He was survived by his mom Trish Ellis (Chris Simpson); dad Jamey Jamison (Sabrina McCoy); brothers Jeremy & Jesse Jamison; grandparents Patti & Ralph Steuber, Joanne Jamison and Patricia Ellis; aunts Myrna, Brenda, Tina (Jeff), Debbie (JJ), Stella (Duane), Becky, Liz, Pam & Cindy; uncles Jim (Cheryl), John (Dina) & Tony (Jeannine); cousins Casey, Karlene, Sean, Eli, Austin, Thomas, Cooper, Winston, Houston, Joy, Zoe, and many, many other extended family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by grandfathers Lincoln “Buzzy” Jamison (1981) & A.W. “Buddy” Ellis (2006).

There will be a memorial service at Eatonville High School, 302 Mashell Ave. in Eatonville Saturday, September 22nd (12 noon) with reception to follow. Viewing will be Monday, September 24th (10am-1pm) at Fir Lane Funeral Home & Chapel, 924 East 176th Street with a graveside service immediately following at the same location.

The family has requested in lieu of flowers, donations be made at any Key Bank in the name of Michael Jamison to help with hospital & funeral costs.

And the beat goes on…