Michael Paul Kinney

January 12, 1944 - February 5, 2021

Michael Paul Kinney, 77, of Eugene, OR died February 5, 2021

He was born January 12, 1944 in Portland, Oregon to Paul and Dorothy Kinney. After graduating from Sunset High School in 1962, he joined the Navy. While in the service he became a multi-engine pilot and a licensed A/P mechanic.  He was honorably discharged 1974. 

Mr. Kinney had many interests. He completely restored three single engine vintage aircraft and loved flying them. He owned a gun and locksmith shop and traveled around the country in a bus that he had renovated to many gun shows over the years. He also owned and restored many vintage cars. 

Mr. Kinney was a member of the first graduating class of the Portland Culinary Academy in Feb. 1985.  In addition, he purchased the Rio Theater in Sweet Home, OR in 2003 and operated it as a family business until his children graduated from Sweet Home High School. While living in Sweet Home, he served on the City Planning Commission and was also a Master Mason with the local Masonic Lodge.

Mr. Kinney traveled all over the world, and decided that Oregon was the most beautiful place on earth and wanted to live the rest of his life here. He was incredibly strong and brave in his battle with his many health issues, and a powerful example of how to never give up.  He was a loving husband and devoted father and he will be missed. Mr. Kinney was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife Susan, daughter Kathryn Kinney of Corvallis, OR and son Roman Kinney of Portland, OR.

(Provided by Mike's wife, Susan)