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Michael McDaniel Obituary

June 15, 1950 - January 11,2008. Michael Roy McDaniel, age 57, of Colorado Springs passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, January 11,2008. He lost his year long battle with lung cancer. Michael was born June 15, 1950 in Kansas City, MO to Roy and Betty McDaniel. They moved to Colorado Springs in 1951. Mike graduated from Harrison High School in 1968 and served in the U.S. Air Force from 1970-1974. He moved to Phoenix, Arizona in 1981 and was a police officer with the Phoenix Police Department from 1981 to 2002 receiving several awards for outstanding performance. Upon his retirement from the Police Department in 2002, he moved back home to Colorado Springs. He is survived by his wife, Pamela Berggren of Colorado Springs; 2 sons, Joe and Jason McDaniel of Colorado Springs. He is also survived by his mother, Betty McDaniel of Colorado Springs; brother Larry McDaniel (Sheila) of Arvada; sister Patty David (JD) of Ellicott; sister Kathy Poyner (Dale) of Colorado Springs. He is also survived by a niece, 5 nephews, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Roy McDaniel. Mike had a love for cars and motorcycles. He loved spending time riding his Harley Davidson and customizing his 1967 Chevy pickup. He was a member of various custom auto clubs. Per his request, there will be no services and cremation will occur. Please join us in celebrating his life at 4055 Hickory Hills Drive on Saturday, January 26 from 1-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in memory of Mike to any of the following organizations; Pikes Peak Hospice, American Cancer Society, or American Lung Association.

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Published by The Gazette from Jan. 15 to Jan. 16, 2008.

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Karen Walker

February 11, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss.

Pamela Berggren

February 10, 2008

My dearest Mikie, my meatloaf with brown gravy;
You were my greatest love, you were my best friend. You stole a piece of my heart a long time ago...when you came home again you stole the rest...for eternity.

Your sweetie pie, your peach in a can,

Pami
Always have, always will.

Mary Hancock`

February 5, 2008

Betty, Patty, Larry, and Kathy,
Michael was a man who was loved and admired by relatives so far away he seldom saw all of us. As proud of him as we are of our own sons.
I remember him tumbling with Ken Ray like two wrassling panda bears . I remember him wanting me to pick all the relish out of his ham salad sandwiches. I remember him as I last saw him...home on leave ..standing tall and handsome in his Air Force uniform in our back yard near Stayton , OR.
Mike will never be forgotten in this family. Many, many prayers go up for the four of you and the easing of your loss. God Bless you richly. We love you all. SIS and JIM

kay james

February 3, 2008

wow,mike went home, i was sooo proud of him. where have all the good ones gone? i remember when he use to get so mad at me for me telling him he had to call me aunt kay, you rock mike. love kay

Joan Strawbridge

February 2, 2008

I like to think of Mike in a distant, yet reachable place debating over a butterknife with Alice again....as they used to joke about. He's a good man that went , no doubt , to a good place. I am so sorry Betty that you had to know this sorrow....and all his family.

Della Childress

February 2, 2008

Mike, I remember when you were born and as you grew up .. God bless you and all your family .. Thank you for coming to see us when we were in Phoenix .. Love , Aunt Della

With youngest son Jason

February 2, 2008

Joyce Swint

February 1, 2008

When ever I think of Mike I think of when we were all kids, Him and his Aunt Alice would play together. Now they have both went home and I miss them a lot. I wonder if they are playing together again. Love you Aunt Joyce

Brian Poyner

January 26, 2008

Mike, I will miss your stories and riding with you. Wish we could have done more of it

Barbara Friesen

January 22, 2008

Mike will be missed much by all his loved ones. My heart goes out to you all, Betty, Kathy, Patty and Larry. Cling to each other and all the good memories. love...Aunt Barbara

Bobby McCarty

January 22, 2008

Aunt Betty and Family.
My Condolences, God Bless our family.
Love to all
Bman

Kathy (McDaniel) Poyner

January 21, 2008

Mike, we will miss you so much. I loved going on the motorcycle rides with my big brother. When we were young, who would have thought we would ride motorcycles together someday? You will be in my heart and mind on all the rides I take in the future.

Mike 'in his element', riding his Harley. He loved to ride!

January 21, 2008

Mike and his son Joe - Easter 2004

January 21, 2008

Mike 'out of his element' on a horse at Patty's house

January 21, 2008

Dan and Sherry Hansen

January 19, 2008

Wanted to express deepest sympathies to Mike and his family. Knew Mike from the old neighborhood, went to school with his brother Larry. Won't be able to make it 26 Jan, but wanted to tell Larry to give a call if he can. Frank Johnson and I want to say hi after too many years gone by. Adios and god bless. Dan Hansen (719) 332-8575

Francesca Anatra

January 17, 2008

I had the good fortune of working with Mike. He was warm, fun and a gentleman. My sympathies and prayers are with all of his family.

Cary Immel

January 16, 2008

This is hard. Mike you were the best. Thanks for all the memories. Pop a cold one and "ride man ride". Thanks for always being there as a backup. Phx PD

Mark David

January 16, 2008

I'll miss his uniquely inspired "advice".

Sheila & Mike Henderson

January 16, 2008

We were so sorry to hear about your brother Mike. We are praying for you and your family. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.
Love, Sheila & Mike

Tammy Lobato

January 16, 2008

Words are never enough to express our thoughts when a loved one passes. I still have many special memories of Mike and I see him every time I look at Jason. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Elaine "McDaniel" Sevier

January 16, 2008

Mike will be missed by everyone who loved and knew him. He had the most wonderful smile. Love and deepest sympathy and prayers from one of his "Texas" cousins.

Happy times!

January 16, 2008

How he wanted to be remembered

January 16, 2008

Patty David

January 16, 2008

We will miss Mike's unique perspective of life and his "big brotherly" advice. Our time with him was way too little.

Pam Howard

January 16, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

Terry Goins

January 15, 2008

I spent many years with this wonderful man, and I will miss his beautiful smile and I send my love, prayers and condolences to all of the family.

LINDA AGEE

January 15, 2008

I am so very sad that Mike is gone. I have so many happy memories of times with him.

My deepest sympathy goes out to all of those who loved him.

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