Perkins, Michael A., Sr. Age 78 of Hopkins, MN and Lake Havasu City, AZ, passed away peacefully on Dec. 2nd after suffering a debilitating stroke. He is preceded in death by parents, brother Paul, and wife Pam. He is survived by children Michael (Kathleen) Perkins, Jr., Ron (Joanna) Perkins, and Allison (Tom Peterson) Passolt; grandchildren Alex, Addy, Nick, Lydia, Collin and Megan; many loving family and friends in Minnesota, and The Garcia Family and many other loving family and friends in Arizona. As a four-year-old little boy, Mike was abandoned, and found by loving adoptive parents, Adalene and Edward Perkins. Losing his father at a young age, Mike began his lifelong belief in hard work, under the guidance of many who were like brothers to him. As an operating engineer, long hours and hard work defined him. He valued above all else living simply, and not for things, but rather relationships. He loved his family, his pets, cooking, his yard, fishing, and making people smile. He had an inappropriate joke at the ready at any given moment. Mike's gift of connecting with people often came through sharing the foods he cooked, flowers & chocolates. Like Benjamin Franklin said before him, "God made beer because he loves us and he wants us to be happy." Gathering of family and friends to celebrate Mike's life will be held on Sunday, Dec. 22nd 1-4pm, Minnesota Cremation Society, 7110 France Ave. S., Edina. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to MN Humane Society.