Michael S. Motherway ’90

Mike died May 7, 2015.

He was a beloved father, husband, friend, and classmate whose life was cut short by ALS. As ALS slowly stole Mike’s physical strength, his unshakable faith, courage, humor, and humility became a source of inspiration and awe to those around him. His spiritual transcendence is the legacy he leaves to his wife, Julia; their children, Billy and Cecilia; and countless others who knew and loved him.

After Princeton, Mike earned a master’s degree in economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara and became a successful entrepreneur. But his greatest accomplishments were meeting the love of his life, Julia, and convincing her to marry him. After a wedding that featured a plethora of pranks staged by friends, the couple settled in Mike’s hometown of Santa Ana, Calif., and raised their two children in a home filled with love, faith, and family.

“Keep in touch, boys,” were Mike’s final words in his 1990 yearbook profile. Mike was the ringleader of a group of roommates that first met at the infamous sub-zoo in Wilson College. Our time together was a blessing and our memories of him will never die.