May 29, 1944 - October 18, 2018
Michael P. Harwood Obituary (Age 74) Dr. Michael P. Harwood was born on May 29, 1944 in Dallas, Texas to Dr. George W. Harwood and Martha Gerth Harwood and passed away on October 18, 2018, four days after suffering a heart attack. Michael�s father was a US Army physician, so they moved frequently during his early years, spending time in Hawaii, Germany, and throughout the continental US. When his father left the Army, the family settled in Southern California where Michael graduated from West Covina High School. It took him a few tries to find a college he liked and � after testing out UCLA, UCal Santa Barbara, and Oregon State University � he eventually graduated from WSU. He began dental school at the University of Washington where he met his wife, Karen (Bacon). In 1971 he transferred to the Washington University School of Dentistry in St. Louis, Missouri, from which he graduated in 1974. After spending three years as a general dentist with the Indian Health Service in Wellpinit, Washington, he returned to Washington University for specialty training in Endodontics. In 1979, he completed his residency training and set up an Endodontic practice in Spokane which he continued for 39 years, until his retirement this past August. Michael leaves behind his wife of 48 years, Karen. In addition, he is survived by his brother George W. Harwood and his wife Melissa Harwood of Athena, Oregon, his sister Deborah Plummer and her husband Jeff Plummer of Klamath Falls, Oregon, their two children, Haley Munson and Beau Plummer and their spouses and children. Our beloved Michael was known for his kindness, his compassion and soft touch with his patients, and his willingness to always help out with whatever activity his wife volunteered him for. He liked travel, reading, anything Roman, and animals of all sorts. He also loved his dog, his Zags, and (most of the time) his Seahawks. He will be greatly missed by many. At his request, there will be no funeral service. A remembrance gathering will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in his name to SCRAPS, the Nature Conservancy of Washington, or the American Heart Association. "� deep within where honesty and purest logic lie I know it was your steadfastness that truly let me fly." � To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Michael, please visit our Tree Store. Read more Events OCT 18
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