- Date Of Death: August 23, 2011
- State: Arizona
Michael Bergland, 66 of Scottsdale, AZ passed away on August 23, 2011. He was born in Alexandria, MN to Joe and Tibby Berglund.
After high school graduation Mike joined the navy and served in Vietnam in a naval air squadron. He then graduated from ASU with a chemistry degree and worked for Motorola and Teledyne (CA).
Upon returning to AZ he entered the retail nursery business. With his hard work and dedication he built Desert Winds Nursery into successful businesses.
Mike’s list of friends and colleagues grew through his involvement with Executives Association of Greater Phoenix. (E.A.G.P.), the Phoenician committee (Phoenix Chamber of Commerce) and the Phoenix Aviation advisory board. His love of aviation inspired him to obtain a commercial and private pilot’s license. His other hobbies included golf, fishing and traveling.
Mike is survived by his loving wife Angela of 29 years, his daughter Laura and grandson Joshua. Also, sister Shelly Moore and husband Lee Sr., and her children Lee Moore Jr., Brianna Gallelli and husband Neil; Brother Brian Berglund and wife Rosemary and their sons, Jonas, Steve, Michael, Mark and Trey.
Mike touched many peoples’ lives with his courage, strength and generosity and love. He will be greatly missed by all those who have been blessed by knowing him.
