Age 23 ~ Beloved Son, Brother, Grandson and Friend Mike, our beautiful boy, was born in St Paul, MN on 8 August 1988 and died on 21 June 2012. Mike was preceded in death by his Grampas Red Sitler and Cecil Boden and Grandma Cuba Boden. Mike is survived by his mother and father, Al and Linda; big brothers, Dan and Sean; grandparents, Bob and Val Morrison and Betty Sitler; aunts, uncles, cousins and oh so many friends. Mike graduated from St Paul Central High School. The past two years he lived in Carbondale and Denver, CO where his thirst for adventure was matched by the endless opportunities of the mountains. When he wasn't working, he loved to raft, fish, hunt, mountain bike, ski, and do CrossFit competitions. His mantra: always live like we have no idea when God is going to call our number. And he did. Mike will be remembered by all who met him for his sense of humor and quick wit, his sweet spirit, a megawatt smile that could light up a room, his zest for life and adventure, and a heart the size of Colorado. He had a passion for the people in his life - his family and friends. Mike, you will be greatly missed by all who knew you. Visitation at O'Halloran & Murphy Funeral Home, 575 South Snelling Ave, St Paul from 4 to 8 pm on Wednesday, June 27 and one hour before the service. Funeral service at 11:00 am on Thursday, 28 June at Randolph Heights Presbyterian Church, 435 Hamline Ave South, St Paul. Private interment. Memorials preferred to Project Turnabout, Granite Falls, MN. (651) 698-0796
Published in Pioneer Press on June 24, 2012
