Michael A. Arch

Mike Arch suddenly passed into the next life on April 6, 2010. He leaves his much loved wife, Lori; and children, Heather, her husband, Shane Flatness, their son, Colt; and Hannah Arch, Matthew Arch and Morgan Arch. He also leaves his sisters, Trudy Prescott, Sherryl Parks and Pam Crouch; and brother, Brad Arch. Mike was born in Wenatchee on April 19, 1951, and began his education in the Wenatchee School District. When he was 12, he moved to Magnolia and graduated from Queen Anne High School in 1969. There, he excelled in sports and was a memorable catcher on a championship Grizzly baseball team. Mike was always a team player and had hundreds of friends. Mike graduated from the University of Washington in 1973, and then attended law school at Gonzaga, graduating in 1976. He was admitted to practice law and maintained a practice in Wenatchee for over 30 years. During that time, he represented many hundreds of clients and was known as a strong and aggressive advocate. He was a great lawyer. What not all people knew, was that Mike was a big teddy bear. Everyone who knew him, loved him, for being so kind and sensitive. He was always able to laugh, even when the situation was dire. He could walk into a room and, with his booming voice, make everyone smile. Many a day, he would walk in the door and shout, “Get to work!” and all the staff and attorneys would laugh. He was tough and sweet, all at the same time. He really loved his wife and children and he let everyone know it. In fact, it was sort of a joke, that Mike was the kind of man who scared all his opponents to death, but loved his friends and family with the same ferocity. Mike was a proud “Poppee” to his grandson, Colt, and attended his swim lessons every Monday. There are no words to measure his loss. His family, his friends, his clients and even his opponents, have lost a great man. We loved him. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 10, 2010, at the First Presbyterian Church in Wenatchee. Please express your thoughts and memories on the online guest book at jonesjonesbetts.com. Arrangements are assisted by Jones & Jones~Betts Funeral Home, Wenatchee.

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Michael A. Arch

April 19, 1951 - April 6, 2010