BORN

1951

DIED

2018

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Michael Demick Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 7, 2018.

Michael Demick, 66, a resident of Broadway, died January 6, 2018 at Sentara RMH. He had not enjoyed good health for the past several months.

A son of the late Norman and Phyllis Schlager Demick, he was born on August 25, 1951 in Brooklyn, NY. Michael graduated from Milford Mill High School in Baltimore, MD and the University of Maryland in Baltimore County, MD.

Michael moved to Broadway seven years ago from Wheaton, MD. He had taught drama in Arlington County Public Schools for more than 15 years.

Michael served as the Treasurer of the Shenandoah Valley Black Heritage Project. In 2016, The Shenandoah Valley Hit awarded Michael its Distinguished Community Service Spirit Award.

He married Mary Davis Demick, who preceded him in death. Surviving is a sister, Julie Demick and her companion, Howard Edelstein of Baltimore, MD; his beloved companion Robin Lyttle of Broadway; aunt Ruth Sann; uncle Marc Sann; cousins, David Sann and wife Shannon, Eric Sann and Noah Sann.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, January 13, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. from the chapel of Lindsey Funeral Home in Harrisonburg with Rev. Harold Brown, Sr. officiating. His body will be cremated.

Memorial contributions may be sent to Shenandoah Valley Black Heritage Project, 281 N. Mason St., #1538, Harrisonburg, VA 22802.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.lindseyharrisonburg.com

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January 18, 2018

Lisa Tor

Michael had a fierce life force. We all benefitted from that. So thank you for sticking with it. Michael was one of the funniest kindest people I knew. Robin, take comfort in knowing that you were a big part of his sticking around as long as he did. I thank you. I'm happy he is free of his body and his spirit is released.

When he shall die,
Take him and cut him out in little stars,
And he will make the face of heaven so fine
That all the world will be in love with night
And pay no worship to the garish sun.
William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet

January 13, 2018

Andy Price

Today "Mike's T/A" had its final meeting, almost 20 years after the last one. Mike will always be remembered as our confidant, friend, and teacher. He touched so many students' lives. From everybody at HB, our deepest condolences for your loss.

January 12, 2018

Robin Lyttle

I love you and miss you. Forever in my heart. I am so glad we had time together these past ten years.
Love
Beanie

January 10, 2018

Katherine Sharpe

Mike was an incredibly gifted teacher as well as a beloved listener and sounding board for countless students at H-B Woodlawn over the years. Knowing him as a student in the 1990s changed my life for the better. My deepest condolences for your family's loss.

January 9, 2018

jen

Michael I miss you so much already. from my memories of you in drama camp in the 70's to the OBX 2016 !! you will live on forever because my daughter will tell her children about you and she'll tell them to tell their children about you and so on. you're an amazing man and a great friend. May you find peace

January 9, 2018

Liz Wiesner Paige

So sad to hear that Mike has passed away. He had such a huge impact on my life and my interest in theater - I even ended up going back to H-B after graduating from college to be his substitute when he went on leave. Talk about HUGE shoes to fill! Rest in Peace, Mike.

January 9, 2018

Alex Hasha

I am so sorry for your loss. I am another of Mike's drama students from the 90s. While I haven't seen Mike in many years, I feel his imprint on my life every day. He taught me to speak in front of an audience with confidence, and how to hold a space. He always treated his students like adults, and from that we learned to take responsibility for our actions but always to expect dignified treatment. He was a great human being who touched many lives.

January 7, 2018

Tena Hosseini

News of Mike's passing has filled me with sorrow. He was a fantastic drama teacher. I had the pleasure of having Mike for drama all through middle and high school. He always kept it interesting and fresh, encouraging us to tap into our emotions and creativity. One of my major regrets has been not trying out for any of our school plays, but his encouragement always stayed with me. So much so that a few years ago, I worked up the nerve to audition for community theater. I had hoped to touch base again with him as an adult and thank him. I'm sorry I never got the chance. I'm so sorry for his family's loss. Rest peacefully Mike.

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