Marshall S. Michaelian, DDS, age 71, died on August 3, 2017 near Sacramento, CA. He was born in Monterey Park, CA on August 21, 1945 and was the son of the late Edith and John Michaelian. Dr. Michaelian graduated from Alhambra High School in 1963, received his MCheE from University of Southern California in 1968 and worked for Chevron Research and Standard Oil until 1972. Dr. Michaelian attended the University of California School of Dentistry, San Francisco, where he received his DDS degree in 1977. In 1979 he graduated from the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, Boston University, where he earned his MsD degree in Endodontics. He returned to California where he practiced in Daly City, San Mateo and Fresno, CA until his death.
Dr. Michaelian was passionate about living life to the fullest with his beloved wife and constant companion for 48 years, Judith Ann, of Meadow Vista, CA; he is also survived by his sons: Marshall; daughter in law, Francia; granddaughters, Sara, Emily and Ellie of Palo Alto, CA; Jason of San Mateo, CA; Daniel of San Jose, CA; his brothers: Melvyn (Sue) of Fallbrook, CA, Jim Michaelian (Mary) of Seal Beach, CA; mother-in-law: Georgia Wyma; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law: Jan Wyma; John and June; 8 nieces and nephews; and numerous close friends.
Committed to giving the best possible care to his patients and supporting his office staff, Dr. Michaelian gladly volunteered his time and services to many local people in Ethiopia, Armenia and beyond. Another passion and joy in his life was flying his airplanes. He volunteered for Angel Flight transporting patients to and from their homes, hospitals and camps for children with special needs. He greatly enjoyed water skiing, snow skiing, cycling and flying with his family and friends. Marshall played a key role at the San Mateo campus of Menlo Church (Menlo Park) and delighted in serving amazing cups of espresso. He was a committed Christian and devoted his life to Christ, following him as his example and the foundation of his life.
A memorial service will be held at Menlo Church, 970 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park, CA on Friday, August 25th at 2:00, followed by a time of sharing memories and refreshments. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations in his memory to:
Project Mercy, Inc. (www.projectmercy.org); Angel Flight, Inc. (Dr. Michaelian Angel Memorial Fund) (www.angelflight.com); Samaritan House Clinic-Redwood City (www.samaritanhousesanmateo.org)
