Submitted by: Dan Rich

Michael Stewart Grayson

Aug. 10, 1968 - Sept. 19, 2005

South Bend Tribune 9/23/2005

Michael Stewart Grayson, 37, of Rue Voltaire, South Bend, passed away after an extended illness on Monday, September 19, 2005, in his home. Michael was born on August 10, 1968, in Watford, England, to Robert Grayson and Carol Warren.

On December 24, 1999, he married the former Jacqueline Wasmer in St. Andrew's United Church of Christ, where they were members. Michael is survived by his loving wife, Jacqueline Grayson of South Bend; one son, Xavier Grayson of South Bend; his father, Robert Grayson of Indianapolis; his mother, Carol (Bob) Conway of Niles, MI; one brother, Scott (Natasha) Grayson of Indianapolis; and two sisters, Linda Quinn of Indianapolis and Rebecca (Read) Zidan of Indianapolis. He is also survived by 12 nieces and nephews.

Mike was a graduate of Niles High School and also attended South Western Michigan College and IUSB. He had been a material handler for Universal Forest Products, Granger, for the past five years. He enjoyed discussions of philosophy and politics, and games of chess with his father. He felt his son Xavier was his greatest accomplishment in life and brought him many moments of laughter and joy.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM today, September 23, 2005, in St. Andrew's United Church of Christ, 320 E. 4th Street, Mishawaka. Rev. Dale Speckman will officiate. Family and friends may visit at the home of Lori and Phil Wasmer, 15610 Darden Road, Granger, from 6:30 to 9:00 PM today, September 23rd.