Michael L. Harwood of Crawfordsville passed away Sunday at University Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was 66.

Mike loved working on cars and getting into projects, though not necessarily finishing them. He could fix or repair almost anything with an engine.  Mike had a passion for the outdoors and fast toys, from snowmobiles and dirt bikes to motorcycles and his beloved truck, "Old Blue." He worked at R.R. Donnelley and Sons for 42 years.

Born Feb. 19, 1957 in Crawfordsville, to Jack (Delores) Harwood and Barb (Ivan) Eppert. He graduated from Crawfordsville High School.

Mike leaves behind: daughter, Cortney (Phil) Garrett; two granddaughters, Pyper and Clover; his parents, Ivan and Barb Eppert; siblings, Randy (Jackie)  Harwood and Scott Eppert, Ann Gossett, Susie Mann, Russell Harwood and Charna Watson; his companion, Vicky Fruits, along with several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, two sisters, one brother, a niece, a nephew, and a sister-in-law.

A gathering to celebrate the life of Michael Harwood will be held Monday, May 15 ^th from 6 to 8 PM at Burkhart Funeral Home, 201 West Wabash Avenue, with a service at 8 PM.

Online condolences may be made at www.BurkhartFH.com.