Michael John Acord, BHS 1973MICHAEL JOHN ACORD (1955 - 2010)
Michael John Acord, age 54, died Saturday, September 11, 2010. He was born October 5, 1955.
Arrangements are under the care of Dimond & Sons Silver Bell Chapel, Bullhead City, Arizona.
Published in Mohave Daily News Online from September 19 to September 26, 2010
Michael leaves behind a wife of 34 years, Victoria Jean (Harless) Acord, one son, Timothy Michael, one daughter, Allison and four grandkids, Kylie Madison, his princess forever, Tyler Mathew, Ezekiel Micah, and Abel Michael. We were together for 37 years and I miss him so much. Michael worked for Aeroquip in Burbank until they moved to Baldwin Park in 1990, I believe. He also work for Zipco. He was on SSI until his death in 2010. He had COPD, Heart problems. He also leaves behind his Sister, Diane Roberts, two brothers, Clyde Acord Jr. and Edwin Ralph Acord. Six nephews and nieces and many friends that loved him dearly. Until I see you again, I love you with all my heart and sole, your wife forever, Vicki
ReplyDeleteHello, Victoria. Michael was always very kind to me when he worked at the Mobil station and I had problems with my car. I appreciated his nice temperment. I hope he did not suffer much. G-d bless you and keep you safe. You will see him again.
ReplyDeleteI did not know Mike had died until tonight. I had known Mike (and wife Vicky) for many years in my late teens and early 20's. Mike and myself had many a beer together and I treasure the good times we had. I am sorry for his health problems but I know he loved his family and was a great friend to all that knew him. God bless. Chris Koulias
ReplyDeleteFrom "True Tales from Burbank" (2018):
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Sophomores Wes Clark and Chris Hays and junior Mike Acord used to meet in a home room at Burbank High School nearly every school day in 1972 to play chess on a small, pocket-sized set. Mike Acord was a hearty, bluff, bearish fellow of generous impulse who was a jock but possessed none of the egotism of a Big Man on Campus. He was well on his way towards being what all males want to be: a Man’s Man. Chris Hays was quiet, friendly, reserved and, unique among young people in a high school, he walked with the assistance of a cane. Despite this, he seemed to be content with the hand life dealt him. The chess matches among the three were always happy, conversational occasions and there was never a sense of who the best player was. There was just a fun daily rite and shared company.
Chris Hays died in 1999 and Mike Acord died in 2010, which leaves Wes to memorialize his two classmates. The high school experience takes place at a special time in life; few other of our endeavors result in decennial reunions. The authors know that many former Burbank students have fond stories about friends now departed – these can be shared with those who are still with us.