Michael "Mike" Joseph Moorhouse
June 23, 1953 ~ April 27, 2024
Born in:
Fargo, North Dakota
Resided in:
Fargo, North Dakota
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Michael (Mike) Joseph Moorhouse, 70, of Fargo, North Dakota, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2024, at Sanford Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
Mike was born on June 23,1953, in Fargo, the son of Joseph Moorhouse and Dorothy (Kotek) Moorhouse. Mike attended Holy Spirit Elementary and graduated from Fargo North High School in 1971. He served in the US Navy from 1971-1977 and the Army National Guard from 1977-1978. He served in the Vietnam War aboard the USS Hancock (“Hannah”).
On October 3, 1981 he married Diane Seifert in Perham, Minnesota and they resided in Fargo. From 1978 to 2004 he worked as a printer for St. Luke’s Hospital/MeritCare. From 2004 to 2015 he worked for Integrity Windows.
In his early years, Mike would spend his weekends camping and road tripping. He loved spending time in Duluth to watch the ships come in. He enjoyed traveling to South Dakota for target shooting and prairie dog hunting. He spent winters on a bowling league at Red River Lanes and preparing his marigold seeds for the garden. Summers were spent maintaining flower and vegetable gardens. His later years included teaching himself braille, spending time with his grandchildren and keeping up with the Red Hawks, Twins, Vikings, and Bison football.
The family would like to thank staff at the VA, Dr. McCabe, Dr. Ali, Nora, Tammy, Tempest, Lindsay, and Jennifer and the ICU staff at Sanford for their wonderful, loving care.
Mike is survived by Diane Moorhouse, the mother of his children; his daughters Amy (Emmanuel) Nojang and their children Justin, Tina, Aden, and Dieva of Fargo; Kelsey Moorhouse (Abdikhayr Aden) and their children Zachariah, Alazayiah, Mohamed, and Jamilla of Fargo; and Natalie Moorhouse (Tamil Kadir Rajavel) and their daughter Avira of Carver, MN, and bonus grandchildren Elijah and Elyonah. He is also survived by his siblings Tom (Roberta) Moorhouse, Tony (Donna) Moorhouse, Mary (Brad) Kowalski, Robert Moorhouse, Kathleen (James) Starks, and Carol Moorhouse and nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Dorothy.
Services
Visitation - Friday: May 3, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Holy Spirit Catholic Church Fargo, ND
1420 7th St N
Fargo, North Dakota 58102
(701) 232-5900
https://holyspiritfargo.com/
Celebration of Life - Friday: May 3, 2024 2:00 pm
Holy Spirit Catholic Church Fargo, ND
1420 7th St N
Fargo, North Dakota 58102
(701) 232-5900
https://holyspiritfargo.com/
I am so sorry to hear that Mike has passed away. My heart goes out to Diane and the rest of the family. I will pray for him. May he rest in eternal peace.✝️
So many fun memories with you when I was kid. Thinking of the entire family fly high.
Dear Mike! I will miss you calling me Sis, wishing me a happy birthday and asking about your Niece Tori and Nephew Drew and their families. Your smile made me smile every time. Love you Brother!
Mike was such a quiet, kind and gentle soul, but was always quick with a joke and at times that mischievous smile! I always loved the special bond Mike and Brian had, you’d always find those two somewhere talking. I will treasure the last time I saw him and talked to him. We were lucky to have him part of our family! Rest easy with the angels Mike and just know you and Shawn are already talking and laughing ❤️
Mike was such a quiet, kind and gentle soul, but was always quick with a joke and at times that mischievous smile! I always loved the special bond Mike and Brian had, you’d always find those two somewhere talking. I will treasure the last time I saw him and talked to him. We were lucky to have him part of our family! Rest easy with the angels Mike and just know you and Shawn are already talking and laughing ❤️
Condolences to you and the family, Tom and Tony, on the loss of your brother, Mike.
To Mike, I personally thank you for your service to the Nation. As you continue to rest, your brothers and sisters in arms will continue to fight what you started. With us you will continue to serve. Rest well Big Dawg. Army Strong.
Mike bowled on our team for many years. He was a great guy! I really enjoyed him. Condolences to the family.
I met Mike when we both served on the USS Hancock. We were both North Fargo kids. He later helped me out with some VA stuff. I’ll miss him and his texts. Thanks Mike for your help.
Mike was one of best “outlaws”. I remember him, Don, and Joe G. teasing me relentlessly, but always hugging me in the end! Mike loved to chat. I have many fun memories sitting with him in the living room chatting away. Once he had your ear, he wasn’t letting go…he could talk for hours. Everyone keeps mentioning his smile… the best… I honestly don’t think I ever saw him without it, and I’m so happy I got to see him again at Nat’s shower last Fall. RIP, Brother-In-Law. Fly high ❤️
Kathy, Carol and family, I am very sorry for your loss. RIP.
My little brother from the USS HANCOCK. RIP brother. We had great times back in the day.