BORN

1930

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Desert Lawn Memorial Park

1415 South 1st Ave

Yuma, Arizona

Michael Kalsman Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 18, 2017.

Burial arrangements under the direction of Desert Lawn Memorial Park.

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August 19, 2017

Mike had the driest sense of humor of anyone I have ever met! He will be missed. The Spratt Family

August 19, 2017

Robert Anderton

August 19, 2017

Beverly Uhl

I worked at Uptown Drugs in high school, later, the Pillbox, then the Kachina with Michael and Kathy. Extraordinary memories of warmth, kindness and much humor. Michael will never be forgotten.

August 18, 2017

The Matheus Family

To the Kalsman family, may your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. It was a privilege to know Mike.

August 18, 2017

Mary, Jason & Jamison Trevino

Many memories I share with you and Kathy. The kindness that you both shared with me will never be forgotten. It was a blessing and honor to have you as my pharmacist and friend.

August 18, 2017

Cynthia Diott

A man of great integrity and a blessing to our community. You will truly be missed.

August 18, 2017

joe hands

Truly one of the best Pharmacists ever. Everyone that worked with Mike enjoyed their day. Each patient was treated like gold. If you ever wanted to teach new graduate Pharmacists how to practice just have them work with Mike. We will all miss him.

August 18, 2017

Mike and Kathy on numerous occasions found mistakes the doctors made ordering prescription for my son. My son is here today because of both of them. Sending prayers to Kathy and the family, may God give you all strength and comfort during this most difficult time.

Brenda Ramaley

August 17, 2017

Joseph Michaels

Mike and i hit it off immediately and always got along professionally and that sometimes spilled over into our personal lives enjoy a nice glass of Crown Royal or a dinner out. Great guy. Loved his wife and family very much. Although i didn't know Kathy as well we dd work together occasionally and even double dated always pleasant and friendly. God bless you Mike.

August 16, 2017

Patti Harrington

Mike was my mother, Jeanne (Kalsman) Hodges' only brother, and a wonderful uncle to myself and my brothers and sisters. He did many good things for the people of Yuma and was always one of the most knowledgeable people I think I've ever known! He had such a dry sense of humor, but knowing that you just had to laugh! He will be greatly missed. I love you Mike! Give hugs and kisses to all the family members in your new home in the clouds!

August 16, 2017

Junior Hinkle

Mike was a pillar of our community.

August 16, 2017

Kim Hinkle

My heart goes out to Kathy, Lorri, Phil and Michael. Mike was a wonderful man. Having lost my mom, I know how devastating this loss is for his family. Pray,
reach out to others and know that God is with us always.

August 16, 2017

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john makowsky

God Bless you Mike ; you were a asset to your profession, a kind ,caring soul who was truly a class act and it was a pleasure and blessing to get to know you

August 16, 2017

jim slater

Mike was my neighbor and friend, RIP Mike. Jim Slater

August 16, 2017

Jim Hartsfield

MR. Kalsman was a respected man and honorable man> He left a positive mark on Yuma Arizons! I had the Kalsman kids at Crane School when I taught there.They were some of the best students I had which reflects on their upbringing!! My condolences go out to the family!!

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