Michael Tait Malone

Michael Tait Malone

Michael Tait Malone, 63, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2024, with his wife, Shelly of 41 years at his side.

Born April 11, 1961, in Wichita, KS, Mike attended Southeast High School (1979) and later graduated from Wichita State University with a BBA degree in Marketing and Real Estate Land Economics Use. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Gerald and Mary Joanne Malone; grandchild, Hudson Tait Sherwood. Survived by his wife, Shelly Malone; daughters, Mandy (Lance) Putnam of Manhattan, KS, Ashley (Josh) Sherwood of Park City, KS; grandchildren, Ezra Putnam, Isabella Sherwood; brothers, Patrick (Sydney) Malone, William (Kaye) Malone; nephews, Zach Malone and Jack Malone.

His career began in 1977, with the family title insurance business, Fidelity Title. He worked many years in the title industry including TICOR, TRW, and 24 years at Fidelity National Title as Vice President and Agency Manager. He served on boards and taught classes in Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri; including, President of Kansas Land Title Association, NLTA, MLTA, Chairman of Quail Unlimited, Chairman of Quail Forever, & Housing Board of Sigma Phi Epsilon at Wichita State University.

He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting with his dog Roscoe. He and Shelly have been Chiefs season ticket holders for 34 years and loved attending many games with friends over the years. He enjoyed buying and selling items for his antique booth, traveling, and spending time with his family. He was adventurous, generous, had a great sense of humor, and was always the life of the party.

Memorial Service will be at 4:00 pm, Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Downing & Lahey East Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established with: Sedgwick County Zoo, 5555 W. Zoo Blvd., Wichita, KS 67212, and Pass It On! Outdoor Mentors, P.O. Box 48101, Wichita, Kansas 67201.