We are very sorry to announce the passing of Mike Bouris on August 29, 2012. Mike was first elected to the California Wheat Commission Board in 1987 and remained an active member until his death. He served as President of the California Association of Wheat Growers and participated extensively in U.S. Wheat and National Association of Wheat Growers meetings over the years.
Michael George Bouris Obituary
Michael joined his Heavenly Father on August 29, 2012 after battling cancer. Mike was born in Hemet on August 27, 1951 and lived in Menifee Valley all his life. He graduated from Perris High School and earned his degree in Ag Engineering from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. In 1973 Mike joined his father Herk in Bouris Ranches and continued the family tradition of farming wheat in the valley. Mike served as President of the California Wheat Growers and Chairman of the ASCS County Committee, and he was an active church member. Mike was married to Elese, the love of his life, for 39 years. His greatest joys were going to tractor shows and pulls, restoring antiques, giving tours, and going to lunch. He was crazy about his six grandkids, and the feeling was mutual. He will also be missed by his mother Betty Bouris; his sister Mary; and his three daughters Coleen, Lynette, and Gwen and their spouses, as well as his entire community which has been forever changed by his generosity. The viewing will be at Evans-Brown Mortuary in Sun City on Sunday, September 2nd from 3 pm to 7 pm. We will celebrate Mike's life on Monday, September 3rd at 11 am at Canyon Lake Community Church, followed immediately by story-telling at Bouris Ranch. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to Cal Poly's BRAE Dept. or Scripps Health Foundation.
