Born Oct. 13, 1934 in Andover New York, passed away May 9, 2016 at the age of 81. Survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Melinda Connor; daughters Karene Connor Richins & Kristen Connor Crase; son-in-laws Donald Richins & Stephen Crase. Brother James Connor (Marlene); brother in law Elling Ellingson; sister-in-law Maurice Connor, adopted daughters Lynda Jolley, Chantelle Dragseth, Cara Gregan & Angela Nash. Grandchildren Samantha and Max Richins & Madison Crase. Nieces & Nephews, Ellen, Katie, Tom, Nora, Collin, Jerome, Gaberial, Margaret, Jon, Joe, Karen, Kelly, JJ & Michael. Preceded in death by his sister Mary Ellen Hart & brother John Connor. Adopted grandchildren Mitchell, Heather, Stephanie Hickerson & Henri DeCocker. Michael never met a stranger, and he will be deeply missed by all who knew him. A memorial celebrating his life will be held at Noon on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at W.F. Gormley & Sons Chapel, 2015 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento, California 95811.