In loving memory of

Michael "Dawg" Pollock
April 29, 1962 - April 10, 2010

Michael L. "Dawg" Pollock, 47, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Saturday, April 10, 2010 in Mt. Pleasant. A private family service will be held. Memorials may be directed to the family. The Olson - Powell Memorial Chapel of Mt. Pleasant is in charge of arrangements. Born April 29, 1962, in Iowa City, IA, Michael Lee was the son of Sandra Kay Pollock. Dawg received his education in the North Mahaska School District. For the past ten years he has lived in Mt. Pleasant. Dawg was an iron worker. He worked for Dant Clayton Corp. in Louisville, KY and Omaha Wilbert Vault of Omaha, NE. He had been self-employed as a carpenter and most recently worked for Norris Asphalt Paving Company of Ottumwa, IA. He was a member of ABATE. He especially enjoyed motorcycle rallies and supported many charitable causes through poker-runs. Dawg loved music and concerts, camping, and fishing. Along with his mother, Sandra Rogers of New Sharon, IA, Dawg is survived by three daughters, Amber (Tony) Pollock-Jones of Sigourney, IA, Brooke Smiley of Glenwood, IA, Alexis Pollock of West Burlington, IA; two sons, Paul Pollock of Oskaloosa, IA, and Spencer Johnston of Newton, IA; five sisters, Jody Tuley of Chariton, IA, Tracy Stump of Pella, IA, Stacy DeReus of Oskaloosa, IA, Deseiri Scholtus of Fremont, IA and Tammy Russell of New Sharon, IA; three brothers, Jaydee Mitchell of Rose Hill, IA, Jim Milligan of Lynnville, IA, and Dennis Pollock of Bennett, IA; long time companion, Glenda Elmore, of West Burlington, IA; and a good friend, Rick Carmer of Des Moines, IA. He is also survived by four grandsons, Gavin, Talan, Aidan, and Grayson. Dawg was preceded in death by his grandparents.

Tributes

tammy russell - October 28, 20.. wrote on Jan 11, 2030:

"I MISS AN LOVE YOU BROTHER I PARTYED FOR YOU AT STATELINE RALLYTHIS YEAR TILL WE MEET AGAIN"

Alexis (daughter) - August 06,.. wrote on Jan 11, 2030:

"I see that No-one has wrote on here for awhile so i thought i might..I miss you al lot dad! My sisters and brothers and me have been more close than ever. But if only you were stilll here. Miss you Dad. Love you love your Daughter Alexis"

Amber''s Friends - May 31, 201.. wrote on Jan 11, 2030:

"We just want to say how sorry we are for Amber's loss and to her brother's and sisters. Amber admire her father and talked about him as if he was her best friend. She worried about him a lot. She never wanted to let her dad down and we could see how proud he was of her when he gave her away. We have never seen Amber in so much pain she is in now. Amber know your friends are here for you whenever you need us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you."

dawgs son - May 24, 2010 at 10.. wrote on Jan 11, 2030:

"FOOD FOR THOUGHT- the losss of a good caring and fun loving man should bring a family together, may we all look past our current stress to comfort each other love ya pops stay outta trouble up there... if you can love you all"

tammy russell - May 10, 2010 a.. wrote on Jan 11, 2030:

"Well brother days r getting lil easier , till i see harley`s then i look for u, BUT OUR STEP DAD ROBERT BEASON IS SO SAD ,CAUSE I FOR GOT TO TELL HIM , HE LOVES U & SAID U WAS A LIL WILD CHILD ,BUT HE WANDERED AT TIMES WHERE U WAS ,SO HE SENDS HE`S PRAYER`S,SAY`S SAY HI TO HIS FOLKS & UR MOM,LOVE U TAKE CARE WATCH OVER US & UR KIDS GOOD BYE TILL WE MEET AGAIN , I WILL FIND OUT WAT HAPPEND LOVE UR BIG SISTER TAMMY:("

Dawg''s friend - May 03, 2010 .. wrote on Jan 11, 2030:

"Mike is a friend to many but a hero to his children. Mike always talked about his children and how he was pround of each of them. He talked highly of them. This has to be hard for each and every one of them losing their dad at such a young age! Just know he will always be in your heart forever and ever. He will be missed and I will keep you kids in my thoughts and prayers! God bless."

Deseiri Scholtus - May 02, 201.. wrote on Jan 11, 2030:

"I just want to say my brother was a good man and was good to me and those are the memories I will hold close to me! love always and forever baby sister"

alexis (daughter) - May 02, 20.. wrote on Jan 11, 2030:

"On your birthday mom and i let balloons go for you. I hope you got them. because we put notes in them for you to read. My friend Piage wrote you one too she asked me to let it go for her. I thought that was really nice of her we all miss and"

Brooke Smiley - May 02, 2010 a.. wrote on Jan 11, 2030:

"Dad i love you so much..my ENTIRE family misses you and wishes you could be with us..you know how we all felt about you and i hope that you can feel our love. Love you always and forever daddy"

Lumpy - April 30, 2010 at 08:3.. wrote on Jan 11, 2030:

"When I heard of Mikes passing I was truely shocked. We used to be best friends at one time, but had our differences in the end. To the people who bash a man on his families condolence page, I think you are cowards and scum and should be in jail for just being an idiot. I am truely sorry and I hope the family accepts my condolence."

Glenda Elmore - April 30, 2010.. wrote on Jan 11, 2030:

"Michael is loved and missed by his children, family and true friends. My child reads this everyday,why would you want to add to a childs' pain? If you can't show the respect, or even the courage to leave your name, then leave this for those who want to comfort us that mourn our loss. Leave the past where it belongs, some people do change. Michael was a good man, he loved his children, he made us laugh and was always there when we needed him. Michael lives on in our hearts,we will forever and always love him. May the Lord forgive you and be with you. "G""

co worker - April 27, 2010 at .. wrote on Jan 11, 2030:

"I only knew Dawg from work he was a very very nice man who would do anything for me or anyone else who asked him. I know he will be missed by all God bless from your fishing buddy"

Spencer - April 15, 2010 at 04.. wrote on Jan 11, 2030:

"Wow is what im left with when i read everyones comments it warms my heart to hear from everyone who cared so about dad. Even though i did not get to spend a great deal of time with dad we had good times that i will hold close for the rest of my life one thing i will always treasure that dad has given me is this whole other family that i did not get to know for the longest time i cant imagine my life without any of you... And i know it would warm dads heart to hear me say that love you dad so very much and may u rest in peace"

tammy (sister) - April 15, 20.. wrote on Jan 11, 2030:

"THE TIME HAS COME FOR US TOO SHARE, OUR BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES THAT R LENGURING HERE ,U TOUCHED SO MANY LIVES AS WE ALL KNOW ,BUT THE ONE U TOUCHED THE MOST IS MINE U KNOW!!:)WE DID THINGS THAT MOM DID NOT KNOW ,BUT SHE DOES NOW ,I TOLD U SO !!THE TIME HAS COME TOO LET U GO ,BUT U KNOW WHAT I CANT LET GO,SO JUST REMEMBER I LOVE U SO ,WELL I MET SOME OF UR FRIENDS AT THE BAR U KNOW ,THEY SAID DID DAWG CALL U ,I SAID HELL NO ,BUT IM HERE TO KICK UR A$$ so dawg can see ,so he can cross over ON HIS GOLD HARLEY, ,I LOVE YOU GIVE MOM A KISS FOR ME"

Kim - April 14, 2010 at 06:35 .. wrote on Jan 11, 2030:

"To Dawg's family - We will miss Dawg very much. He has touched many peoples lives and his loss will be felt by all. We will miss his laugh, his kindness, hearing that voice when he walks through the door. Unique, he was, because that is what made him special. Hold tight to the memories for comfort, lean on your family and friends for strength, and always remember how much Dawg was loved and cared about."

Kent Sellars - April 14, 2010 .. wrote on Jan 11, 2030:

"Tracy, My condolences at this time. I didn't know your brother but I do know you and your sisters and know the closeness of your family. I sorry for your loss. Kent Sellars 7400 Mesquite Flor Dr El Paso, TX 79934"

Darin Boyd - April 13, 2010 at.. wrote on Jan 11, 2030:

"God Speed, My friend I called Buz. Turd"

Nate Russell - April 13, 2010 .. wrote on Jan 11, 2030:

"First I want to say that God has a reason for everything and we may be mad at him at times for taking our loved ones but we have to continue in his trust and faith. My Uncle Mike was like a dad to me teaching me the survival skills that I now have and use today.I will all ways remember the good times I had with him and will NEVER forget the crazy ones. I may be there in person but I am there in sprit and he Knows that. I love you Uncle Mike until we meet again tell my Dad and grandma Pat Hi and I love them."

Carol Beadle (Mitchell) - Apri.. wrote on Jan 11, 2030:

"To all my cousins who know me, and to all the family who does'nt. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Aunt Sandy, I love you, and am thinking about you. Stay strong, and remember, he will always be in our hearts, never far from our thoughts. With all my love Carol."

Vicky Hoyt - April 13, 2010 at.. wrote on Jan 11, 2030:

"Thinking of all of you in this very difficult time. Dawg was a great friend to all who knew him. I will never forget the good times we had together. He will be greatly missed by many and loved by all."

Brandy and Todd (Bubba) - Apri.. wrote on Jan 11, 2030:

"We have nothing but good memories of Dawg. We have enjoyed the times we spent with him and the laughs we shared. Our deepest sympathies go out to his family at this difficult time. Please know you are in our thoughts."

Dawg''s Friends - April 13, 20.. wrote on Jan 11, 2030:

"To the family of Michael "Dawg" - We, Dawg's friends are at a loss for words and have been since we found out of Dawg's passing. It's very sad and a great loss to all who knew him. Please know how much his friends loved and appreciated Dawg for his generosity, stubbornness, independence, his ornery streak, and his wonderful sense of humor. He was always ready to lend a hand, just listen and did not fail to give you a word of encouragement when needed. Besides the love he felt for family and friends, his other love was his bike with the wind in his face. He was not only your son, your father, your brother, he was a true friend to all. May your family find the courage and strength to keep going through these tough times. You are in his friends thoughts and prayers just as Dawg will be in our hearts forever. Ride on Brother!"

Louise Elmore - April 12, 2010.. wrote on Jan 11, 2030:

"Carrieann put it well, "Unique", Mike was exactly that, he will be never be forgotten. Mike was the father to my youngest, precious granddaughter, Alexis, a companion to my oldest, most understanding daughter Glenda. I ask that our heavenly Father watch over them, and Amber, Paul, Brooke and Spencer at this unforunate time. Mike will always be in our hearts. gramma/mom"

Carrieann Dougherty - April 12.. wrote on Jan 11, 2030:

"Knowing most of you much of my life, my heart goes out to you, we have a rare loss in front of us, Mike was very unique to this world with ever loving kind thoughts and a care free attitude. He always had an ear for listening and a step in his walk to bring a smile to my face. Many many precious memories are with me that many of you are included in. Be strong to all of you family, Glenda, and Rick, he wouldn't want it any other way. The last conversation we had he told me and I quote "Carrie, good for you, Life is short and if you are unhappy you are the only one who can change it then he turned up the music, as we smiled and rode on. He wants that for all of you as well, please contact me if you need anything. God is good, reach out to him right now He can bring you peace. Michael, may your memory live on forever, I love you my friend and I will miss everything about you."

Lisa McGriff - April 11, 2010 .. wrote on Jan 11, 2030:

"To Mike's family: There just aren't words that will ever make this better for any of you. Just know that I am praying for God to give each one of you the strength and comfort you need. I have many memories of Mike that I could share, but I think my favorite one is of him being Darren's best man in our wedding. That meant so much to both of us. Mike came in and out of our lives since then. No matter how long it had been since I saw him last, we talked like it had just been yesterday. I'm very glad that I had the chance to "chat" with him often the past few months. I'll miss seeing the "chat" box pop up with his name and picture. Mike is at peace now, but he won't be resting. He's already very busy watching over each of you. God bless you all."

sandy &burt glasgow - April 11.. wrote on Jan 11, 2030:

"My prayers are with Glenda and Mikes family.We are bless to have had Mike in our lives,Mike was always a good listener sometimes when I was feeling down I would talk to him on line and he always made me fell better usually by making me laugh .I will miss him so much.He was a kind and loving friend."

sandy &burt glasgow - April 11.. wrote on Jan 11, 2030:

"My prayers are with Glenda and Mikes family.We are bless to have had Mike in our lives,Mike was always a good listener sometimes when I was feeling down I would talk to him on line and he always made me fell better usually by making me laugh .I will miss my him so much.He was a kind and loving friend."

Ruth Sims McNew & Family - Apr.. wrote on Jan 11, 2030:

"I pray for you all to have strentgh to make it through this time of all your sorrow, God Bless."

Ruth Sims McNew & Family - Apr.. wrote on Jan 11, 2030:

"I pray for you all to have strentgh to make it through this time of all your sorrow, God Bless. Ruth Sims mcNew & Family"

Karla Smiley - April 11, 2010 .. wrote on Jan 11, 2030:

"We all know exceptional people whether we know it or not. People we admire, people we question, people we think "what makes them the way they are?"and Mike was all those wrapped into one. Not always do we make the right choices, but if we are remembered in the end, to be independent, self-sufficient, honest, and original, well I guess that is a person worth remembering. I wouldn't have Brooke without Mike, and I love her more than anything in the world. She has his stubborn streak, his independence and his love for adventure. Thank you for her, and thank you for a thousand smiles you brought to my face."

Johnnie, Ryan, Dani, Mackynna,Lil John,.. wrote on Jan 11, 2030:

"Ya'll need to stick together and Love each other! Your Son, Your Brother, Your Uncle, Your Dad, Your Grandpa,Your Friend and Our Mike wouldn't want it any other way. God will help you with the pain."

Jerry- Shirley Tremmel - April.. wrote on Jan 11, 2030:

"Our thoughts and prayers are with you ALL. Know that your Dad is now with His "Mom" - Pat. She has welcomed him with Open Arms- We love you-"