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Michael Smith Obituary

Michael L. Smith, age 53, a resident of Colorado Springs since the 1960s passed away on Monday, December 7, 2009 at his son's home in Ellicott after a long illness. He was a self employed construction worker. Michael Laverne Smith was born on November 26, 1956 in San Pedro, California to the late John Golston and Irene Ilse (Pauli) Smith. He was a 1974 graduate of Widefield High School. He served his country honorably in the United States Navy and was a mechanic aboard an aircraft carrier. He loved riding horses and his Fat Boy Harley Davidson. He is survived by his children: Lisa (husband, Tim) Anthony of Black Forest and John (wife, Suzie) Smith of Ellicott. Michael has three brothers and four sisters: Richard Wood of Colorado Springs; Steven (wife, Luanne) Smith of Security; Gerald Smith of Colorado Springs; Nancy (husband, Ron) Petticrue of Woodland Park; Patricia (husband, Mike) Murray of Colorado Springs; Tina (husband, James) West of Colorado Springs and Shanon (husband, Joe) Mowen of Maricopa, Arizona. Michael also has three grandchildren: Logan Anthony, Brooklyn Smith and Brandon Smith. A Celebration of his Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, December 13, 2009 at the Finish Line Lounge, 1812 E. Monument St. Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909. Cremation is planned and his ashes will be both scattered in Woodland Park and some buried at Evergreen Cemetery in June. Memorials will be received at the services for those wishing to donate a gift of money in his memory.

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Published by The Gazette on Dec. 10, 2009.

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Joe Mowen

January 3, 2010

Mike, you are a long friend and brother of mine. You would always say (in a strong voice) thanks for watchin out for Shanon. My pleasure, you have a great little sister... brother. You are a big brother to her and myself. You have the heart of Irene for sure. Breckinridge is calling our name. Same spot, same place, beers on us. Joe.

Shanon Mowen

December 27, 2009

Mike....

I'll forever miss our long talks on the phone or just being able to meet somewhere for a beer. I guess I never knew how much I'd miss you until I knew I would never see you again. I'll never again hear you on the phone saying "hey kid". You were definately a wildflower in life....I've always admired your free spirit. You had a caring soul and loving heart. I am so grateful for those times we spent together....the day you, Joe and I went to Breckenridge and spent the day just talking, laughing and enjoying the scenery. I'll hold that in my heart forever.

I try not to think of this as the end...I know I'll see you again one day. I know you're somewhere with mom and dad right now looking down on us. I know in my heart that we'll all be together again one day.....until then, rest in peace big brother. I love you.

Your sister, Shanon

Mike Wojcik

December 14, 2009

Mike,

You brought into this world 2 very special people in Lisa & John. They are wonderful to me and I'll always thank you for that. I feel so blessed that I get to share in their lives.

You're missed by many people and forever will be. You saw the great turnout at your service. That's a testament to what so many people thought of you.

You always had a kind word to me, a friendly smile and a great spirit. Eventhough most of our visits were short, I enjoyed your company and your presence.

May God look over you and I'm sure that we'll run into eachother once again.

God Bless You Mike.

Your friend, Mike Wojcik

JOHN SMITH

December 14, 2009

DAD,
I LOVE YOU MORE THAN ANYTHING IN THIS WORLD!!! I HAVE SO MANY GREAT MEMORIES OF YOU AND HOPE YOU KNOW THAT YOU ARE THE GREATEST FATHER EVER. I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. I WISH YOU WHERE HERE RIDING THIS MOTORCYCLE INSTEAD OF ME. I ALWAYS THOUGHT YOU LOOKED BETTER ON IT THAN ME!! I LOVE U SO MUCH PAPA AND I'M GLAD WE GOT TO SPEND THEM LAST FEW WEEKS TOGETHER. YOU'LL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. ITS YOU AND ME TELL THE END!!!

I LOVE YOU DAD AND WILL MISS
YOU DEARLY!

YOUR SON JOHN

Richard Hickey

December 14, 2009

Mike, We go a long way back.Rest in peace and let your spirit show you the way.Much love and respect.

your friend
Richard

Tina Medina-Hickey

December 13, 2009

You lived life the way YOU wanted. Thanks for the memories and for Corina!
I loved you then and I love you now.
REST IN PEACE. Tina Medina-Hickey

patricia meray

December 11, 2009

written with a pencil, sealed with a kiss. if your my brother answer me this: are we family or are we not? you told me once but i forgot. of all the brothers Your the one i won't forget. and if i died before you did, i would go to heaven and wait for you. i'd give the angels back their wings and risk the loss of everything. there isn't a thing i wouldn't do to have a wonderful brother just like you.

Ramona Raynsford

December 11, 2009

Mike,

I had only met you a couple of times, but I've come to know some of your family very well and can tell you that you are one VERY loved man that will be greatly missed!!

corina olson

December 11, 2009

rest in peace and know that i always loved you.

always your daughter

Teri Wojcik

December 11, 2009

Mike,
What can I say to the father of my children and my first love. Just want to tell you that our kids are amazing and they love you.... but you know that. Rest in peace and give all our parents, yours and mine, a hug for us and tell them we miss them!

December 11, 2009

Lisa and John,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Mike's family.

Love you!
Ron and Karen Grant

December 10, 2009

We want to express our sympathy to those who loved Mike. May the Holy Spirit comfort you.

Tamra's Mom and Dad

Lisa Anthony

December 10, 2009

Dad,

I will miss all of our long talks, holding your hand, And just spending time with you. You always had the funnest personality and were just so easy to be around. I love you so much!!!!! You will be greatly missed!!!!!! You have a special place in my heart and I will look forward to seeing you again!!! I love you Dad.
Love, Lisa

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