Michael L. Shaima

Michael L. Shaima of Fallbrook died peacefully on April 22, 2012 after a long battle with cancer. He was born on Sept. 22, 1952 in Salem, Mass., the middle child of Wallace and Teresa Shaima (née Bourassa).

After serving in the U.S. Army, Michael attended San Diego State University where he received a B.A. in History and Economics. He received his Juris Doctor degree in 1986 from Western State College of Law, now re-named Thomas Jefferson School of Law.

Michael practiced general civil law in Southern California for 25 years. He was an avid boater and angler, and volunteered for many years with...