Robbins Michael Stocking Obituary (1941 - 2017)

R. Michael STOCKING (Col. USAR, Retired) August 5, 1941 - January 11, 2017 R. Michael was born in Seattle to Robbins M. and Camilla M. (Doyle) Stocking. He spent the war years in Indiana while his father was a Commander in the Navy as a CPA. Upon returning to Seattle, Michael graduated from St. Joseph's Grade School and Seattle Preparatory School. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame, where he was part of the R.O.T.C. program. Upon graduation, he was commissioned as a 2nd Lt. in the U.S. Army. His military service was deferred while enrolled at the University of Washington School of Law. After graduating from the UW, Michael, then a 1st Lt. in the U.S. Army's Adjutant General Corp.'s Armed Forces Courier Service, was assigned to the Presidio of San Francisco. It was in San Francisco that Michael met Ann Elizabeth Briggs. They were married May 10, 1969, and moved back to Seattle, where they raised their son, Joseph, and daughter, Elizabeth. After serving 30 years with the 6th JAG Military Law Center, Michael retired from the U.S. Army as a Colonel. In addition to his military service, Michael practiced law in Seattle and earned the distinction of being a 50 year member of the Washington State Bar Association. He was active in his Parish, Our Lady of the Lake, The Knights of Columbus, and a strong supporter of the Society of Jesus. Michael was pre-deceased by his parents, his brother, Fr. Joseph D. Stocking, S.J. and his grandson, Theodore R. Stocking. He is survived by his wife Ann of 47 years, son, Joseph (Marlana), daughter, Elizabeth McCormack (Gary), granddaughters, Corrie and Michelle, and numerous cousins. Recitation of the Rosary will be Friday, February 3rd at 7 PM and the Funeral Mass will be Saturday, February 4th at 11 AM, BOTH at Our Lady of the Lake Church, 8900 35th Ave NE, Seattle 98115 Remembrances may be made to The Senior Fund, Oregon Province, Society of Jesus, PO Box 86010, Portland, OR 97286 Hoffner Fisher & Harvey Guest book at harveyfuneral.com To send a flower arrangement in memory of Robbins Michael Stocking, please click here to visit our sympathy store.