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09/11/1967
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02/28/2011
Michael Botzon Obituary
BOTZON,
Michael
"Mikey"
09/11/1967 - 02/28/2011
Michael "Mikey" Botzon passed away on Monday, February 28, 2011 after a brief but hard fought battle against Endocarditis.
He was born in Spokane Washington and lived here most of his life where he worked in roofing and sheet metal. Mikey attended Holmes and Sheridan Elementary Schools, Libby Junior High and Jantsch High School. Mikey is survived by his children Michael N. Fernandez, Wellpinit, Washington and Adrian M. Bishop, Kalispell, Montana; parents Ronald and Kateri Bishop, Spokane WA; and siblings Anna (Samuel) Loya, Stockton, CA; Carol (Curt) Bowen, Lodi, CA; Carmen (Thomas) Miller, Spokane WA; Robert (Tawnya) Botzon, Chattaroy, WA, James (Trudy) Bishop, Spokane WA; Jeff (Susan) Bishop, Attica Michigan; Brian Botzon, Spokane WA and Baron Botzon, Spokane, WA. He was preceded in death by his father Robert C. Botzon. Mikey loved life, his children, and his very extended family without reservation. He was in turn much loved and will be sorely missed. A funeral service will be held Saturday, March 5, 2011 at 2 p.m., Hennessey-Smith, Rose Chapel, 2203 N. Division St. and will be followed by cremation. Please sign Mickey's online guestbook at www.hennesseyfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to:
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Corey -N- Susie Parker
March 4, 2011
Mike was more like a brother to us than any "blood" brother could ever be. Corey and Mike became absolute true best friends almost immediately upon meeting. Its almost funny that they say opposites attract because Mike's fiance` Vicki and Corey have similar types of humor and while they constantly picked on each other and play fought Susie and Mike just sat back quietly laughing and wondering how we managed to be such a mirror image couple. Which was truly a WONDERFUL thing.
Mike loved his kids very much. He was very proud of them and extremely happy about the new grand-baby.
His two favorite women in his life were his mama and his fiance, Vicki. He loved both of them more than anything, albeit in different ways. He had a great deal of respect for his mama and took all of her love and advice to heart. At the same time, he had given his heart and soul to Vicki. He had even gone so far as to ask her older brother Rocky for permission to marry her. I had several conversations with Mike recently about their relationship and he without a doubt lived and breathed Vicki. He truly believed they were soul mates and knew that he wanted to grow old and sit in rocking chairs together on the front porch. One of the greatest things about Mike is that he knew exactly what he wanted and was determined enough that very little could EVER get in his way. You could always guarantee that if you needed anything, Mike would go the extra mile to help in any way that he could and NEVER EVER expect ANYTHING in return. We may not have known Mike near as long as a lot of other people he knew, but without a doubt, nowhere are there two couples who became best friends so quickly with so much love between all of us. We both feel like we knew him all of our lives and most definitely loved him as though we have been together all of our lives.
We love and miss you so, so, so, very much, Mike. We WILL see you again, no doubt. REST IN PEACE, BROTHER!!!!!!!!!!
Rocky Osborne
March 3, 2011
Mike had a fondness for life and loved people He will be truly missed by all.
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