Michael Paul GasperDecember 27, 1930 - May 22, 2017Stayton - Michael Paul Gasper, 86, passed away May 22, 2017, in Stayton, Oregon, surrounded by his loving family. Michael was born on December 27, 1930, to Paul and Therese (Pilgram) Gasper in Grand Forks, North Dakota. At a young age, Michael and his family moved to the Silverton, Oregon area, where he later raised his family. He graduated from Mt. Angel Prep School and later joined the National Guard where he served for 20 years. Michael married Mary Anna Pfeifer on September 8, 1951, and had eight children. He worked in construction most of his life and was involved in the construction of many buildings in the Silverton and Salem area. Michael was a devoted husband and father. His family was everything to him. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mary; children: Raymond Gasper of Princeton, Stephen (Terri) Gasper of Scotts Mills, Michelle (Neville) Bassett of Hillsboro, Dan (Jenelle) Gasper of Silverton, Paul Gasper of Silverton, Chris Gasper of Silverton and Caroline (Chris) Christiansen; 6 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Michael is preceded in death by his son, James Gasper.A memorial mass will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 2, 2017, at Immaculate Conception in Stayton. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Marion-Polk Food Share, Red Cross, or the Parkinson's Disease Foundation.Assisting the family is Unger Funeral Chapel of Silverton.