Mike Joe Borich Obituary (1966 - 2009)

Dad, Coach Mike Borich passed away February 9, 2009 at his home in Midvale at the age of 42. Mike was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, December 8, 1966 to Joe Mike and Shauna Oliver Borich. He married Christine Cook, later divorced. They are parents of four beautiful children; who were the light of his life. He graduated from Bingham High School, where he lettered in football, baseball and basketball. He also earned his Eagle Scout Award. He then attended Snow Jr. College where he played football for the 1985 National Junior College Championship Team. He graduated from and played for Western Illinois University where they were the 1988 Gateway Champions. He began his coaching career at the University of New Hampshire, and went on to Northeastern University and then Louisiana Tech. He coached professionally for the Chicago Bears. While coaching at BYU he earned a Div I-A Offensive coordinator of the year following the Cougars 12-2 season in 2001. His last coaching job was the University of Arizona. Mike was dedicated and driven, which in turn brought many successes. Survived by his children; Macall, Tatum, Joe, Payton, father; Joe (Kathleen) Borich, siblings; Jody (Ben) Lail, Joey (Megan), Kelly (Chad) Grundy, fiancée; Kathy Walton, many aunts, uncles nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his mother, Shauna, both sets of grandparents. Graveside services will be held Friday, February 13, 2009, 11:00 am at the South Jordan City Cemetery, 10650 So. 1055 W. Friends and family are invited to a viewing on Thursday, February 12 from 6-8 pm and Friday from 9:30-10:45 am prior to the graveside service at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley, 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway (10600 So.)