Michael Joseph Downing Obituary (1953 - 2020)

Born Mar 02, 1953, Michael Joseph Downing attended Chief Sealth High School in Seattle, WA. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Michael Joseph Downing.

Graduation Year	Class of 1970
Date of Birth	Mar 02, 1953
Date of Passing	Sep 25, 2020
About	In high school, he was known for layering his shirts, wearing desert boots and jeans and had his own unique dancing style. As an adult Mike was involved in the Seattle music scene during the 80s and 90s as owner of The Central Tavern/Saloon in Seattle's Pioneer Square, The Central Clubhouse in Milton and The Central Tavern in Tacoma. Originally hosting blues bands, he was part of the transition of music during that time and gave many of the Seattle Grunge bands their start with a place to play. He was blessed to have his wife Donna (Lambert) by his side for nearly 50 years from high school to his hospital bed.