Michelle Fariss Obituary

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Michelle Fariss
May 2, 1954
December 9, 2023

Michelle Licia Fariss passed away peacefully in Colorado Springs, CO on December 9, 2023. Michelle was born 2 May, 1954 to Wayne and Sarah May in Lower Merion Township, PA. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Colonel Laurence A. Fariss; her sisters Stephanie Diaz and Camille Smith; her sons (wives) Jonathan, Matthew (Stacy) and Michael (Jenna); and nine grandchildren.
Michelle graduated from Colorado College (BA) and UCCS (MA) and became an outstanding teacher and reading specialist. Her passion was developing and instructing reading curriculums for children and adults. She taught for 20 years at many schools throughout the nation but finished her teaching career locally at Douglass Valley Elementary and then Pikes Peak Community College. She was recognized professionally as the District 20 Teacher of the Year and a finalist for Colorado Teacher of the Year.
Michelle was also an especially outstanding wife and mother who supported her husband's long career in the US Air Force, setting up thirteen homes and lovingly raising three sons who became Eagle Scouts, All State Athletes and college graduates. After retirement she lived out her years in Black Forest where her greatest joys were her grandchildren, camping, planting flowers and feeding birds.
A strong Christian woman, Michelle's Celebration of Life will be held at 10 AM, on 7 June 2024 at her Tri Lakes United Methodist Church, 20256 Hunting Downs Way, Monument CO 80132. In lieu of flowers please consider sending a donation in her name to her church at https://tlumc.org/ . Her full obituary can be reviewed and guest comments made at https://tsfs.co/tribute/details/77589/Michelle-Fariss/obituary.html#tribute-start