Michael "Mike" Joseph McGuire's Obituary
Michael Joseph McGuire, 76, of Frisco, Texas, died October 25, 2019 in Plano, Texas after many months of ongoing medical issues. He was born November 21, 1942 to William A. McGuire, Sr. and Evelyn C. Fox in Dallas, Texas. He married Rosemarie “Rory” Schmidt of Germany on June 19, 1972 in Dallas, Texas. He retired as an Airplane Mechanic with Boeing in Seattle, WA after 20+ years. With Boeing, he travelled extensively all over the world, even spent time in Antarctica. If there was a plane down anywhere in the world, his team was called to go fix it when the local crew couldn’t get it done. In his early teens he learned the meat cutters trade and used it periodically throughout his life. Also, during his early days he taught himself to play the guitar and loved jammin’ with his friends. One of the businesses Mike & Rory had during their married life was a successful Texas Barbecue restaurant in Everett, Washington where he enjoyed one of his favorite past times, smoking meat for the enjoyment of his patrons and friends; while Rory made her famous German Potato Salad. Mike spent four years in the United States Navy in the early 1960’s where he learned his trade as an Airplane Mechanic which served him well throughout his life. After retiring from Boeing, they moved to Florida to enjoy a warmer climate. However, when they started experiencing more medical issues, his sisters wanted them to come back home to Dallas where they could help them. In a short time Mike made many friends at the retirement home in Frisco where they settled.Michael is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Daniel L. McGuire. He is survived by his wife, Rosemarie McGuire of Frisco, Texas; step-daughter, Jutta Schmidt and step-granddaughter, Noel Schmidt – both of Frankfurt, Germany; brothers William A. McGuire, Jr. and Timothy J. McGuire, both of Dallas, TX; sisters Kathryn M. Donald & husband Ronnie of McKinney, TX and Linda A. Billings of Dallas, TX; Sister-in-law Barbara McGuire of Greenville, SC. – also, many nieces and nephews and their families.He may be gone, but he will be greatly missed by many!
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