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Michael Hazard

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Dec 21, 1961 – Mar 23, 2024 (Age 62)

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BORN
December 21, 1961
DIED
March 23, 2024
AGE
62
LOCATION
Kalamazoo, Michigan

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Hazard , Michael KalamazooMichael Thomas Hazard, a talented tool & die maker and designer, bid farewell to this world on March 23, 2024, at his home with his family by his side in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was born in Kalamazoo on December 21, 1961, son to the late Joseph and Norma (Holbrook)...

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Dear Lisa and children , Mike was one of my favorite patients. He was so positive about all he had to deal with ! I really had a special love for his smile ! So sorry for your loss

I remember the whole Hazard Clan, people with big hearts and always willing to help. My sympathies.

Peace and blessings to the families of Michael who grieve his passing too young.

As always, words cannot express the sorrow that we all feel knowing that Mike is no longer in our lives. Mike was a life toucher. He did the most important thing any human can do-he spread kindness. His family´s home sits about equal distance from both ends of our road where it was destined to be. If you don´t know the Hazards, then you don´t know anybody. The Hazards made our street not just a street, but a neighborhood. And of course, their neighborhood pig roasts are legendary. Mike, it...

Mike taught me how to consciously choose to be happy. Life is hard and we can really get caught up in that and we forget we have the freedom to "choose" how we want to live. He chose happiness in a situation that would have brought most of us to our knees and wrapped in a cloak of self pity. How he chose to live his life to the absolute fullest. When I get down, I find myself thinking of Mike and asking myself, what would Mike do... I will carry that with me forever. He was an inspiration and...

My deepest condolences and prayers for the family and friends that feel the sadness of our friend Mike being called home we feel too soon. I will miss our little chats, even though they dwindled down over the last 5 or so years. I was a recipient of one of those coffees which did put a smile on my face. I am glad he embarked on his trip he wanted to take, he talked about that for a long time. Take care of one another and know that his spirit is all around us.

One of my favorite memories of Mike from when we were young is playing the game Candyland with his little brother Randy. We hated that game so much but Randy loved it so we played it... endlessly. Many years later it was a very pleasant surprise to be able to work closely with him at Summit Polymers. Mike taught me so much that I use every day. He will be sorely missed.

I remember Mike (and Lisa) from working at Summit Polymers as well as Ryder's Hobby Shop where he ran an RC car. He was always smiling and pleasant. Such a kind person. Lisa and family, I'm so very sorry for your loss.

Mike was a beacon of light in when he entered our office, brightening our days with his infectious smile and uplifting personality. It was an honor to care for him during his illness, and his appreciation for our team was truly heartwarming. Even in his own struggles, he went out of his way to spread joy to others. His absence leaves a void in our hearts, and our deepest condolences go out to his loved ones. We can only imagine the depth of your loss.