DR. MICHAEL ALAN EBERHARD, beloved husband, brother, father, and grandfather, died peacefully on September 21, 2010, at the age of 63. Mike was a gentle and warm soul, who brought happiness to all of his friends and family with his humor, quick wit and intelligence.Mike was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri and after graduating from Washington University, he attended dental school at the University of Missouri in Kansas City. Mike opened his dental practice in The Woodlands, TX, and practiced for over 35 years, recently retiring in Port O'Connor, TX.Mike lived life to the fullest. He was an outdoorsman who loved golfing, fishing, and hunting and was very creative, enjoying cooking, photography, and fly tying. Mike was a devoted Texan and member of the community, serving over 30 years as President of a Montgomery MUD Board and as President of the Texas Fly Fisherman's Association.Mike's true love was his family, which was the center of his life. He leaves behind his wife Suzanne Eberhard, his sister Jan Davenport, his children Jennifer Weinberg, Jeffrey Eberhard, Elizabeth Isaacson, Stephen Stern, and Matthew Stern and his ten grandchildren whom they lovingly called "Papa Mike." He will be deeply missed.Memorial Donations may be made in Mike's memory to the American Heart Association by calling 1-800-242-8721 or online at www.heart.org. To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store. Published by Houston Chronicle on Sep. 24, 2010.