John M. “Mike” Daley, 81, passed away on January 27, 2020. Mike entered the military in 1961, serving two years in the 101st Airborne at Fort Campbell as a Lieutenant in the transport division. In 1963, he joined the Peace Corps, working in Ecuador with the Otavalo Indians and the Weavers Co-op. Mike earned his Master’s degree in Social Work at St. Louis University’s School of Social Work. He then earned a second Master’s degree in Mental Health from the University of Pittsburgh in 1969. He went on to earn his Doctorate in Social Work from Tulane University in 1971. Mike began his teaching career as a professor of Social Work at the University of Texas at Arlington. In 1978, he accepted a professor position at ASU and went on to serve as assistant dean and dean of the School of Social Work before retiring in 2003. Mike was preceded in death by a daughter and brother. He is survived by his wife, Margaret, a daughter, son, two grandchildren and other relatives. Memorials may be made to Hope House in Bellingham. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at Church of the Assumption in Bellingham, WA followed by a reception at the church. A 1:00 pm graveside service with military honors will be held at Bayview Cemetery. (Source: Arizona Republic)