Michael E. Kooken

Barbara, I was so sorry to hear about your dear husband and after reading this wonderful tribute I'm sorry I didn't have a chance to know him. I wish you some comfort in your time of grief.

Knowing Mike even for a brief time was a great privilege. Listening to the many stories about Mike at the celebration of his life, it was so obvious that Mike was a genuinely good person. Whether you knew him for years or just a handful of hours, he had no pretense- what you saw was pure Mike. It was also obvious that he has passed his kindness on to his children and grandson. His goodness lives on in them and in the memories of everyone who met him.

Dear Barbara - We are very saddened to learn of Mike's death & extend our deepest condolences to you & his other family members. It has been so long since we've seen either of you, but Mike would send Fred an e-mail every now & then. We are keeping you in thought & prayer.

With sympathy,
Pam & Fred Putman

Barbara, we are so saddened about Mike. What a jolly fellow he was. Frank says he will never watch a U of A football game again without thinking of Mike. I will always miss his teasing about the Alabama/LSU games. Mike definitely had the gift of making a person feel like the most important person around at the time. I know he was so totally in love with you, Barb. Frank has a lasting memory of their Tombstone high school days. I am just lucky and blessed to have known him these last few...

I am so very sorry for your loss Barbara I will miss talking with Mike. Michael Fullerton

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We know that Uncle Mike and Grandad have met up, in heaven, and are telling stories on you, Aunt Barbie. Love you!