Michael William Kerns

In Loving Memory of Michael W. Kerns, age 59, died on Monday July 10th, 2017 at his home in Moriarty, New Mexico of Cancer (Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma) Michael is survived by ¬his brother Anthony W. Kerns, of Battle Ground, Indiana; his younger brother Christopher ‘Shawn’ Kerns, of Albuquerque, New Mexico; and his Sister Sandra L. Wesley, of Moriarty, N.M. He was born on November 23 in 1957, to Jimmie L Kerns and Mary E.(Stetler) Kerns, both deceased, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He graduated from Jefferson High School in Lafayette, Indiana, majoring in Fine Art. In the early part of his life he became a Professional Dog Groomer and owned, bred & showed Afghan Hounds, Cocker Spaniels & Chihuahuas. He moved to West Palm Beach, Florida in the early 1980’s and accepted a position with Via Flora, Inc. There he became a highly sought after Florist & Professional Party planner in South Florida for the next 23 years, after moving to Albuquerque, N.M., where he worked for more than 10 years as a florist & wedding planner at Peoples Flowers, Albuquerque, N.M. Michael loved many things, but above all his family. His interests were both vast & passionate. He had an amazing zeal & zest for life, people, animals & the world in general. He was a chef & grill master. In the last year he enjoyed a new found love of family history & ancestry. He loved every form of art, music, dance, movies, stage performing & singing. He had recently joined a drumming circle and loved traveling. He was a social, active man who was deeply committed to his beliefs. His family and friends will always remember him as a person who loved his life, his Friends & his Family above all else. Michael specifically asked that the last things to honor his life be joyful, happy and outdoors. Picnics & Parties. Which is why the memorial services in all 3 states will be held outside in some of his favorite places from various parts of his life. There will be 3 Memorial Celebrations of Michael’s life: Music, DVD Photo tributes, Food/Drinks. Come join us in giving Michael 1 Last Party **1st ~ Saturday, August 12th, 2017 at Happy Hollow Park in West Lafayette, Indiana ~ Shelter #4, between the hours of 2:00~5:00 p.m. Specific directions will be provided upon request to any who are traveling distance. In lieu of flowers please bring a dish for the picnic Carry-in dinner. For further info contact Tony & Chris Kerns. **2nd ~ Saturday, August 19th, 2017 at Cedro Peak National Campground, Robin Loop, Pavillion & Bonfire area, Tijeras, N.M. between the hours of 4:00~7:00 p.m. Food/Drinks for the dinner will be provided, in lieu of flowers please bring a side dish or dessert for the celebration table. A map and directions available by contacting Sandy & Paul Wesley. **3rd ~ Michael’s last request was that he be returned to the place he loved most in his lifetime. To Florida, The Ocean & The Earth. Details of final plans in South Florida will be made available in a few weeks when other requirements of Michael’s last wishes have been fulfilled and time and locations can be set. All are welcome to attend and celebrate with us. Heartfelt thanks from all the Family for the Amazing Outpouring of Love during this, The last part of A Beautiful Life.