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Mike Hampton was the kind of guy who could sit next to anyone in the world, set them at ease, find common ground and have a great conversation.

Mike passed away on February 20th, 2025 at the young age of 61, after 37 months of living with bulbar ALS. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth, their kids Finn and Davis, mother Marge Hampton, brothers Steve (Jamie) and Chris (Ann Mary) Hampton, brother-in-law Jeff (Naoko …

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What were Mike's favorite movies?
He loved 2001: A Space Odyssey, which he tried to get me to watch during our 33 year…
He loved 2001: A Space Odyssey, which he tried to get me to watch during our 33 year relations…
He loved 2001: A Space Odyssey, which he tried to get me to watch during our 33 year relationship. I fell asleep every…
What were Mike's favorite sports teams?
Mike said he wanted to live long enough to see the Mariners win the World Series. T…
Mike said he wanted to live long enough to see the Mariners win the World Series. That didn't…
Mike said he wanted to live long enough to see the Mariners win the World Series. That didn't happen, but when and if …
What were Mike's favorite tv shows?
OMG, he loved game shows. Jeopardy and Family Feud. Such a goofball.
OMG, he loved game shows. Jeopardy and Family Feud. Such a goofball.
OMG, he loved game shows. Jeopardy and Family Feud. Such a goofball.
What were Mike's favorite performances to watch?
Oh man, I don't know if I can possibly list all the concerts that Mike and the kids …
Oh man, I don't know if I can possibly list all the concerts that Mike and the kids went to, o…
Oh man, I don't know if I can possibly list all the concerts that Mike and the kids went to, or we went to as a family.…

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Born

1963
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Graduated from high school

1981
Bartlett High School, Golden Bear Drive, Anchorage, AK
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Graduated from graduate school

1989
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
Masters in Physical Therapy

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Cause of death

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)

Method of disposition

Natural organic reduction

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