Posted on 10/24/2019
Michelle Louise Daxer (May 7, 1968 – October 13, 2019)
Michelle, age 51, died surrounded by friends and family in Santa Rosa, CA with her husband Ken and her children Chris and Kevin at her side. She was born May 7, 1968 in Novato, CA to Valerie and Michael Manick. She is survived by her husband Ken Daxer, beloved sons Chris (17) and Kevin Daxer (15), Her sisters Julie Manick and Carolyn Manick; and many loving cousins, nieces, nephews, and amazing friends. Michelle enjoyed being a member of the marching band at Moreau Catholic High School in Hayward class of 1986. She attended the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, and earned her B.S. in Computer Engineering from San Jose State University. Michelle proudly entered the computer industry. Her technical and communication skills propelled her career to roles in customer training and securing design wins for many of Altera’s most important FPGA customers. After getting married in 1998, Michelle resided with her husband in Sunnyvale, CA. In 2001 they began their family and Michelle transitioned to the role of full-time mom with pride. Michelle absolutely loved being a mother and was very active in her community. Just some of her countless volunteer positions included room mom, Cub Scout leader, and Sunday school teacher. Michelle was a voracious reader and enjoyed sewing quilts for loved ones. She enjoyed nature through biking, hiking, sailing, skiing, scuba diving and in recent years wheelchair hikes. Michelle endured a long battle with Multiple System Atrophy for over 10 years. She amazed us with her strength, cheered us with her smile, and inspired us with her love of life.
Funeral Mass will be on Saturday, October 19, at 11:00 a.m., at St. Joseph of Cupertino Church, 10110 N. De Anza Blvd, Cupertino. Reception to follow in the Church Community Center.
In lieu of flowers the family has requested any donations be given in Michelle’s name to one of / or divided amongst the following charities:
https://www.multiplesystematrophy.org
https://www.brainsupportnetwork.org
http://med.stanford.edu/neurology/divisions/md.html
https://norcalsci.org
Sunnyvale Chapel and Crematory
174 North Sunnyvale Avenue
Sunnyvale, California 94086
Telephone: (408) 736-6294
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