From Whiteside Memorial 's website -

Michael John Mykra
Born in Aberdeen, Washington on Apr. 17, 1971 Departed on Feb. 1, 2008 and resided in Arlington, WA.
Cemetery:	Private

Loving son, husband and brother, Michael John Mykra of Arlington, WA passed away Friday, February 1, 2008 at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle. He was 36. Michael was born April 17, 1971 in Aberdeen, WA to Ray and Marja (Tuhkanen) Mykra. Michael was raised in Montesano and graduated from Montesano High School where he was an honor student, played basketball and tennis and was also in the Montesano High School band.
He attended Grays Harbor College and Western Washington University in Bellingham. Michael worked a couple of summers for Weyco in Cosmopolis, 11 years at Georgia Pacific in Bellingham, Simpson's in McCleary and the last years for Kimberly Clark in Everett. He was also a Pulp and Paper Union Officer in Bellingham.
Michael enjoyed fishing, sports, music, and traveling. He had visited Finland, Sweden, Norway, Italy and Canada. He loved his little dog Max.
Michael is survived by his parents, Ray and Marja Mykra of Montesano; his wife Anna and step-son Travis of Arlington, WA; a brother, Jason of Castro Valley, CA; grandmother (Mormor) Maire Tuhkanen of Sweden; uncle Matti Tuhkanen and his wife Carol of Aberdeen; aunt Mirja Johansson and her family of Sweden; and uncle Timo Tuhkanen and family of Sweden.
Michael was preceded in death by his grandfather Martti Tuhkanen, grandparents Ensio and Elvi Mykra, and uncle Pekka Tuhkanen.
A private graveside service was held at Fern Hill Cemetery in Aberdeen.
Arrangements were handled thru the Whiteside Family Mortuary of Aberdeen.

From The Bellingham Herald:

Michael John Mykra
Michael John Mykra of Arlington, WA passed away at the age of 36 on Feb 1, 2008 at Virginia Mason Hospital in Seattle from complications of brain cancer. He was born to Ray and Marja Mykra on April 17, 1971 in Montesano, WA. He graduated from Montesano HS in 1989. He married Anna Chadbourne of Ferndale on Oct 13, 2005. They made their home in Arlington and Mike worked for Kimberly Clark in Everett as a machine operator. He formerly worked for GP in Bellingham and had lived in Birch Bay. He is survived by his wife Anna and their son Travis Walbrun. He is also survived by his mother & father and brother Jason. Mike's passions included salmon fishing, cooking, watching sports, being an avid reader, enjoying going to operas and spending precious time with his family -- their favorite destination to the Oregon Coast. He will be deeply missed.