July 20, 1946 - June 20, 2014
Long time San Francisco Attorney Michael Newell died suddenly on June 20 after suffering a stroke at his home in Portland, Oregon. He was 67 years old.
A graduate of Ohio State and the University of San Francisco Law School, Mike moved to San Francisco in the mid-1960s. He was a strong and active supporter of Lions Clubs International.
Mike was a founding member of the Castro Lions, past President of the Castro Lions, District Governor of Lions District 4C4, past President of the Lions Eye Foundation and a current member of the Portland Downtown Lions.
Mike was a kind and gentle soul and gave freely to the San Francisco community, providing many hours of pro bono services for those in need during the height of the AIDS crisis.
He is survived by his partner of 26 years, Ross Mang, and their two dogs Ralph and Elsa.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Lions Eye Foundation, POB 7999, SF CA 94120 and to the Castro Lions Club, 584 Castro Street, POB 200, SF CA 94114.