Michael Jonathan Mori

Dec. 22, 1981 - Sept. 10, 2024

Michael Jonathan Mori passed away on September 10, 2024, in Sacramento, California. He was born on December 22, 1981, in Oakland California to parents Michael Patrick Mori and Roberta Louise Mori. Michael was a kind-hearted, adventurous young man. He loved the outdoors and nature. He enjoyed many camping and hiking adventures in the Sierra Mountains with his dad and brother Nathan. He loved the rivers and lakes surrounding his home. As a young boy we remember him saying “I love you so much river lake.” He grew up in Colfax, California enjoying the outdoors and many family adventures. He attended Colfax Elementary School and Colfax High School. In his youth Michael enjoyed snowboarding, soccer, swimming, baseball, fishing and rafting down the American River. It was out in nature that Michael was happiest. He shared with his mom how watching the sunrise while sleeping outdoors filled his face with radiance and joy. Later in life Michael became skilled in construction, framing homes, decks and blending hardwoods into intricate designs. He crafted many homes with dramatic entryways and stair landings. His work will be admired for years to come. Michael was loved and loved back by family and friends. He was preceded in death by his Grandfather Richard J. Mori, Grandparents John and Saranell McLeod, and Grandmother Lois Petty. Michael’s surviving family includes his parents Mike and Roberta Mori, brother Nathan Mori, and Grandmother Prudence Mori. Uncles include John McLeod, Rick Mori, Jeff Mori, Chris Mori, and Mike Berndt. Aunts include Heather Girard, Cheryl Berndt, Susan Mori, and Ally Mori along with numerous cousins.