Jan "Mike" Michael Haines

Jan Michael "Mike" Haines was born on November 12, 1948, in Fort Bragg, California at Redwood Coast Hospital to George Edwin and Laura Margaret Haines. He passed away March 25, 2025, in Alamogordo, New Mexico after suffering several strokes. He was a devoted son, brother, husband, stepfather, and friend. Mike left a true impression of kindness and caring on this world. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church.

Mike and his sister, Bonnie, were raised in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. He enjoyed life as an outdoors adventurer. He was an active Boy Scout in Troop 12, Eagle Patrol in Kootenal County, Idaho. He played kittle league baseball for Euclid in Coeur d'Alene.

Mike graduated from Coeur d'Alene High School in Idaho on May 24, 1 967. He then studied engineering at Northern Idaho College from 1967-1 969. Mike joined the United States Air Force in June 1969. He attended basic training at Lackland AFB, San Antonio, Texas, and was assigned to jet mechanic training at Shepard AFB, Wichita Falls, Texas. His jet of choice, the F-4. His duty stations included Mt Honne AFB, Idaho and Holloman AFB NM. Near the end of the Vietnam War, he was released from active duty in 1972 and assigned to reserves. Sergeant Jan Michael Haines was honorably discharged in 1975 while stationed at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico.

Mike began his career with Pepsi Consolidated Bottling Company in 1974 as a delivery driver. He was promoted to Alamogordo Manager and then District Manager and was the 1978 recipient of the OUTSTANDING DISTRICT MANAGER OF THE YEAR AWARD. One of his outstanding employees, Ted Schultz, was a long-term employee with Mike. He said Mike was the best boss to everyone that worked with him. Ann Carlsen, Mike's office administrator at Pepsi for 19 years, also expressed accolades for Mike's successful leadership and concern for all employees. Mike retired from Pepsi in April 2004.

Mike's true passion was riding and racing dirt bikes (motorcycles). He won many trophies racing in the desert. His dear friend, Curtis "Mack" Waddell, started racing with him later in Mike's racing career. He said Mike was competitive, fearless, and one of the best desert riders in the state. Mike married Patsy Gurene Renfro Davis on October 26, 1996, in Las Vegas, Nevada. They lived in Alamogordo, New Mexico and loved camping and traveling. Patsy passed away on December 20, 2009. Mike remained a supportive, caring, and loving dad to Marnie Shell Davis Sutfin until her death on August 24, 2023. Mike and his sister, Bonnie Colleen Haines O'Donovan, remained close until her death in 2016.

Our illustrious Mike began his volunteering career in January 2007 with the Alamogordo AARP Tax Aide site. He served for 14 years. Not only did he prepare and transmit tax returns but served as the office computer guru. Mike made many long-lasting friendships during this time. Carol Mikburn, whose husband worked for the competition, Coca Cola, was a very dear and supportive friend. Our AARP supervisor, Norm Renfrow, also had a long friendship in and outside of the office with Mike. Mike was loved and admired by all that met him. He loved his dogs, even all the hair, the long walks, and the cuddle time. His last dog, Lily, now resides with his good friend, Ted.

We appreciate your honoring and remembering Mike's life with us. He will be deeply missed by all. We welcome you to share a meal at the Smokey Bear Restaurant in Capitan after the service. Thank you to Darrell Winter, Pastor of the Racetrack Chapel in Ruidoso Downs, for officiating Mike's service; to Dolores, Norm, and Sharon for gathering information and preparing the service; to the Alamogordo Funeral Horne/PCS for their patience and understanding; and to the State Veterans Cemetery at Ft. Stanton, New Mexico.

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