Mike McNevin passed away May 24, 2017. Mike was
born January 29, 1945 in Berkeley, California to William
("Bill") and June McNevin. He is survived by his wife of
39 years, Linda, son Scott, daughter Kelly, son-in-law Mike
Walker and his beloved grandson, Jackson Scott Walker.
Mike spent most of his child and adult life living in
Lafayette, CA. Growing up on Upper Happy Valley Road,
he attended Valecito Elementary (now Bentley School)
and graduated High School from Acalanes where he was
on the golf team. He attended Diablo Valley College (also
on the golf team) and then Armstrong Business College in
Berkeley. After a short stint in the Navy, he began work-
ing for his father at the family car business in Berkeley,
McNevin Cadillac. Eventually Mike took over the family
dealership and worked there until he retired in 2006. Mike
was a great car-salesman with the utmost integrity and a
very loyal business man.
Mike met his future wife Linda Fontes, a flight attendant
at the time, in 1976 on a blind date. They were a great
match! As they say, opposites attract; Mike was a quiet
man while Linda was the life of the party! They were
married February 12th, 1978 and lived briefly in Larkspur
before moving to Lafayette at the end of 1978. Mike and
Linda traveled extensively over the years honeymooning
in the West Indies.
Mike was a loyal family man, spending many weekends
attending his children's activities as they were growing
up, and going on great family vacations. Trips were taken
to Lake Tahoe, Carmel, Arizona and Oregon (where both
Scott and Kelly graduated from--Go Ducks). The families
many vacations to Lake Tahoe when the children where
young included activities such as skiing, boating, fishing,
and relaxing on the beach. Carmel, another favorite spot,
was filled with golf, taking the dogs to the beach and
summer barbecues with friends and family.
Mike volunteered as a golf coach at Bentley High School.
He also volunteered tirelessly for the VNA Hospice Golf
Fundraiser for many years at Orinda Country Club. Mike
loved the outdoors; from golfing to hunting to fishing.
Mike learned to play golf at Orinda Country Club (OCC)
as a child, where his parents were members. His dad was
President of the club in 1957. Mike and his family joined
Orinda Country Club in 1985. Many of his favorite family
activities at the club included Father/ Daughter dances,
Easter Egg Hunts, Christmas Buffets and Golfing. Since he
retired in 2006, his golf increased to 2-3 times per week at
CC. From Friday swaps, to Senior Matches to Club tour-
naments, he enjoyed all of the club activities. Mike even
putted with his father's Otey Crisman, a hickory wood
shafted putter which he used to make many birdies!
Mike was frugal but generous. He was unpretentious
and appreciated the simple things in life. Mike will be
remembered as a dog lover, a man who enjoyed his wine
and barbecuing (over coals only)! He loved 50's music,
Casper's hotdogs and walking along Carmel Beach look-
ing for golf balls. Most of all, Mike will be forever remem-
bered as a great husband, great father and a man who
loved his family fiercely. Mike will forever be in the hearts
of his loving family.
Memorial Donations can be made to Juvenile Diabetes
Research Foundation www.jdrf.org or St. Jude Children's
Hospital www.stjude.org/donate
Marilla J. Watts (Whitney)
Mike McNevin passed away May 24, 2017. Mike was
born January 29, 1945 in Berkeley, California to William
("Bill") and June McNevin. He is survived by his wife of
39 years, Linda, son Scott, daughter Kelly, son-in-law Mike
Walker and his beloved grandson, Jackson Scott Walker.
Mike spent most of his child and adult life living in
Lafayette, CA. Growing up on Upper Happy Valley Road,
he attended Valecito Elementary (now Bentley School)
and graduated High School from Acalanes where he was
on the golf team. He attended Diablo Valley College (also
on the golf team) and then Armstrong Business College in
Berkeley. After a short stint in the Navy, he began work-
ing for his father at the family car business in Berkeley,
McNevin Cadillac. Eventually Mike took over the family
dealership and worked there until he retired in 2006. Mike
was a great car-salesman with the utmost integrity and a
very loyal business man.
Mike met his future wife Linda Fontes, a flight attendant
at the time, in 1976 on a blind date. They were a great
match! As they say, opposites attract; Mike was a quiet
man while Linda was the life of the party! They were
married February 12th, 1978 and lived briefly in Larkspur
before moving to Lafayette at the end of 1978. Mike and
Linda traveled extensively over the years honeymooning
in the West Indies.
Mike was a loyal family man, spending many weekends
attending his children's activities as they were growing
up, and going on great family vacations. Trips were taken
to Lake Tahoe, Carmel, Arizona and Oregon (where both
Scott and Kelly graduated from--Go Ducks). The families
many vacations to Lake Tahoe when the children where
young included activities such as skiing, boating, fishing,
and relaxing on the beach. Carmel, another favorite spot,
was filled with golf, taking the dogs to the beach and
summer barbecues with friends and family.
Mike volunteered as a golf coach at Bentley High School.
He also volunteered tirelessly for the VNA Hospice Golf
Fundraiser for many years at Orinda Country Club. Mike
loved the outdoors; from golfing to hunting to fishing.
Mike learned to play golf at Orinda Country Club (OCC)
as a child, where his parents were members. His dad was
President of the club in 1957. Mike and his family joined
Orinda Country Club in 1985. Many of his favorite family
activities at the club included Father/ Daughter dances,
Easter Egg Hunts, Christmas Buffets and Golfing. Since he
retired in 2006, his golf increased to 2-3 times per week at
CC. From Friday swaps, to Senior Matches to Club tour-
naments, he enjoyed all of the club activities. Mike even
putted with his father's Otey Crisman, a hickory wood
shafted putter which he used to make many birdies!
Mike was frugal but generous. He was unpretentious
and appreciated the simple things in life. Mike will be
remembered as a dog lover, a man who enjoyed his wine
and barbecuing (over coals only)! He loved 50's music,
Casper's hotdogs and walking along Carmel Beach look-
ing for golf balls. Most of all, Mike will be forever remem-
bered as a great husband, great father and a man who
loved his family fiercely. Mike will forever be in the hearts
of his loving family.
Memorial Donations can be made to Juvenile Diabetes
Research Foundation www.jdrf.org or St. Jude Children's
Hospital www.stjude.org/donate