Trainor, Michael P.

May 9, 1947 - September 8, 2012

 Michael Trainor a Resident of Modesto, CA After battling brain cancer for seven months, dearly beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and loving friend of many, died peacefully on Saturday, September 8 surrounded by his family and dear friends at his side. 

Mike was born in Oakland to Mary and Patrick Trainor and has lived in the Modesto area for the past twenty seven years. Mike grew up in Oakland, starting his long newspaper career at the Oakland Tribune in 1968 where he held various positions before being recruited to launch the USA Today in the Northern California Market. After returning to The Oakland Tribune as Assistant to the Circulation Director for two years, he was hired as the Circulation Director of The Modesto Bee and held that position for 15 years retiring as their Plant Operations Manager after 23 years of dedicated service. 

Mike was greatly respected for his tireless work ethic, his strive for perfection and his genuine concern for others. Mike was very giving, supportive, tactical, and capable in all areas of his life; he was the one that was always there for anyone that needed help, sometimes dropping everything at a moment's notice-just to help. Mike will be remembered by many as one that always took the time to listen and offer sound advice or strength to help them get through their challenges. He was an inspirational leader and enjoyed motivating those around him with his can-do attitude and positive approach to life's hurdles. Mike kept this positive spirit even in the biggest challenge of his life during these last seven months, continuing that legacy and providing an amazing road-map to all those who loved and respected him. Mike enjoyed his yearly Fantasy Football, guys trips, golf, fishing, swimming, video poker, gardening, bbq's, camping, entertaining and just being with his friends and family having fun. His fashion sense was another thing that defined him, as he always took great pride in an appropriate approach to life's pomp and circumstance.

Mike is preceded in death by his parents, Mary Fleshman and Patrick Trainor. Mike leaves his best friend, wife and soul mate Jeri; loving son Mike Trainor (Lori) of Rocklin; loving daughter Shelley Denison (Steve) of Orange; and loving daughter Lyndsay Posey of Los Angeles. He will be dearly missed by sister Patti Trainor (Pete) of Oakland; sister Peggi Dumas of Oakland and sister in law Teri O'Neal Boring (David) of Modesto. He is also survived by his loving grandchildren; Tyler Van Loon of Orange; Ryan and Samuel Trainor of Rocklin, cousins, nieces, nephews and his beloved dogs Boo Boo and Bella as well as his extended brothers and sisters. A memorial and celebration of Mike's life will be held on Friday, September 21 at 1:00 at Big Valley Grace Community Church, 4040 Tully Road, Modesto.