MICHAEL LYNN MASHBURN ~ Class of 1977
February 23, 1959 - January 5, 2011



Michael Lynn Mashburn, age 51, died Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at home in Fairbanks, AK. He was born February 23, 1959, in San Bernardino, CA.

He had lived in Richland since 1966 and graduated from Richland High School in 1977. He graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from Washington State University, Pullman, in 2005. In 2006, he began working with Osborne Construction Company and resided in Fairbanks, AK with frequent trips back home to Richland to visit his family.

He is survived by his daughters, Genevieve Haney ('02) and Rebecca Mashburn ('07), both of Richland. His mother, Janet Brinkerhoff of Richland, and his father, Ronald Mashburn of California; sisters, Cindy Mashburn ('75) and Lori Ball ('80) of Richland, and Brenda Killmer (HHS) of Tacoma, his grandchild, Ethan Michael Haney of Richland and several nieces and nephews (Joel, Brian, Jacob, Whitney, Melanie, and Lexi).

He was preceded in death by his grandparents Leota and Ernie Mashburn, Olive and Ray Sutter; stepfather, Melvin Brinkerhoff ('54); and cousin Kevin Mashburn ('80).

Memorial services will be held at 1pm Saturday, January 15th at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Chapel located at 1321 Jadwin in Richland. Graveside services will be held at Sunset Memorial Gardens immediately following. Viewing will be at Einan's funeral home on Friday, January 14th from 5pm to 8pm and Saturday, January 15th from 8am to 11am.

Contributions may be made to the American Lung Association at www.alaw.orgor (800) 732-9339 in memory of Michael.

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