Mike TAVIDIAN Obituary (1926 - 2011) - Lake Havasu City, Arizona

Mike Tavidian passed away November 5, 2011 in Lake Havasu City, AZ at the age of 85. He was born to Mesrob and Akabi Tavidian on October 19, 1926 in South Milwaukee, WI. Mike married his best friend, Delores Heider on July 1, 1951 and together they made Lake Havasu his home 17 years ago from Oak Creek, WI. He enjoyed going to the Blue Water Casino to play Bingo and socialize with his friends. Mike was known for his great sense of humor and was also known for being a social butterfly. He loved spending time with long-time friends, Clem and Delores Tracy. Mike leaves behind his beloved wife of 60 years, Delores Mary Tavidian of Lake Havasu; sons, Stephen Tavidian of Sussex, WI and Alan Tavidian of Oak Creek, WI; daughter Joanne Wachowski of Buckeye, AZ; half-brother Arthur Takishian of Muskego, WI; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at Lietz-Fraze Chapel. The VFW Post 9401 and American Legion Post 81 will offer full military honors. The family asks that donations go in Mike's memory to Haven, Food for Kids, 2818 Sweetwater Ave., Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406. Thoughts and condolences may be submitted to the family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com. Arrangements were placed under the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home & Crematory.