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Michael Norman "Mike" Gallaher

Durango, Colorado

Nov 27, 1942 – Jan 8, 2025 (Age 82)

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BORN
November 27, 1942
DIED
January 8, 2025
AGE
82
LOCATION
Durango, Colorado

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Michael Norman "Mike" Gallaher, 82, of Hesperus, Colorado, died 1/8/2025, Durango, Colorado, Born 11/27/1942. A service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 18, 2024 at Hesperus Church, 22972 Highway 140, Hesperus. Survived by wife of 58 years: Sue Gallaher; children: Otto (Christy)...

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Mike was a very compassionate man-always a friend, a mentor for the young, and a storyteller. History, especially the expeditions of Lewis and Clark, was a type of storytelling, and he loved sharing that with everyone. Music, church choir and harmonica playing, were important elements in his life. And Mike was curious, a lifelong learner who asked others to explain/show what they knew and he didn´t. A very human person, whom I have been so privileged to know.

Mike was one of the kindest men I´ve ever met. He always had a smile for me and a twinkle in his eye. I am thinking of Sue and your family today as you start to heal with God´s grace.

I will remember Mike´s love of history-especially of the travels of Lewis and Clark-and how he generously shared his colorful stories with students and friends. A wonderful man who will be greatly missed. Sending love and sympathy to Sue and their family.

Sue,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Mike was always a joy to be around at church.

Joyce (Campbell) Callaway

I´m so thankful to have known Mike and gotten to spend time around him my high school years. He was always sweet, kind and thoughtful. I have many fond memories of him. In fact, I used one of his lines on a young, dating couple in our church the other day. I said, a sweet gentleman in my church when I was growing up always told me "a handshake will do". I am sure he will be missed by many. Our prayers are with you all.

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.