Obituaries : Michael Hite

Michael Ross Hite was born on December 3rd, 1945, to Harold and Eileen Hite, at Mercy Hospital. Mike was the fourth of seven children who grew up in Vinton, Iowa. After graduating Vinton High school, Mike was drafted in the U.S. Army and went to the Vietnam War where he was an E5 Sargent. After serving, he came home went back to his job of tuckpointing. Much later settled down with his love, Becky Hite. They married July 8th, 1978, and welcomed their first daughter, Jessica Lyn the following February. 19 months later, their daughter Kelly Marie was born.

In 1983 they moved to Washington state to pursue another career path, which lead them to land in Oregon four years later. Settling in the Pacific Northwest after decades of skilled labor work, Mike started his own construction company, Hite Construction. After various health issues, Mike retired in the early 2000's.

Those that knew Mike, knew that he loved the game of golf, bowling and was a huge fan of most sports, and was always a loyal Dallas Cowboys fan. He was best known for his impeccable work ethic, dare-devil like stunts as a young man, ability to tell a story as if you were physically there and his love for his family.

He is proceeded in death by his parents and three brothers: Jim, Steve, and Marvin. Survived by his wife of 44 years Becky, daughters Jessica, 43 (Jeremy) and children Calvin (DeAysia), Jackson and Ada. Daughter Kelly, 42 and her daughter Kennedy. As well as his sister Lynda Nelson, brothers Gary & Richard Hite and countless nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Anyone that knew Mike, knew that he was a straight shooter and did things his own way and in his own time. He died suddenly outside their home on January 5, 2023.

Mike's wishes were to be cremated. A military honors service and reception to follow will be in Vinton, Iowa on June 24th, 2023, 12-4:00 p.m. at the American Legion, 105 N R Ave, Vinton, IA 52349.