Michael Lee Noakes

Dear "Sheila Kay" and family, I am so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. Paul and I were just talking about Mike the other day. We didn't know until today. April 13, 2013. I went to the Newcastle Cemetery to pay my respects to a good friend who passed away last Feb 2012. As I was walking to his site, I was stunned and so saddened to see Mikes headstone. I am so sorry Sheila. He was the kindest man. And you the sweetest lady in the world. Love you guys so much. Huggs to you. And may God Bless...

We miss you every day and long to hear your voice, talk with you, laugh with you, and share our dreams. You touched our family with your friendship and we will be forever connected in so many ways. We will never forget your last days, your courage and strength. Even in your last hours you taught us so much and gave us hope for the eternities. Those memories sustain us in our grief, and we know we will see you again one day. Until then, our dear friend, we fight the good fight, and keep...

Oh my Papason~
I had no idea when the day would come we lost you in this life, that you would remain so close and be as much if not more a part of every day as before. My heart aches and tears still fall, but how blessed I am to feel you with me often, to hear your counsel on the sweet hum of sacred silence, to know you are with my children even now. I could not love you more, or be more grateful for the knowledge as sure as the light of day that we are an eternal family, set for a...

Howdy!
Dad, you would just love the cowboy photos we took of the kids this week! They would make you proud- definitely "howdy" worthy:) They were certainly imitating Grandpa's hearty howdys! I can't hardly believe we are coming up on the year anniversary. I miss you Dad #2! Just like mom says, your legacy continues...
Love you always!

I remember so many wonderful things about you. Most of all I remember your smile. You always had a kind word and a joke to share. You are missed.

Although we didn't see you in person very often, we love you and felt your love back. Our last visit with you, when you came to see us in AZ, was a wonderful and happy time. A great memory for us to hold. Keep up the work I know you're enjoying and we will see you again some day. Maybe even in a Shelby Mustang with a wolf whistle....(((smile))) Love You

He was like my second dad growing up! I spent half my childhood at your house...I'll be grateful forever for the beautiful gift he gave our families last year. *hugs*

We are coming up to Mike's first year mark of leaving this frail existence. Days are filled with such memories of love, gratitude, thankfulness, and yes, tears. Life without this beautiful man right by my side has been a journey I wish I did not have to take... I know that you are happy sweetheart, I know that you are as excited as me to one day hold me in your arms and never, never having to let go again. You and me kid....Forever and for always.. I love you more today then ever...

I remember being a young boy and visiting your family. I was so impressed with you as a father. You went out of your way to make me feel welcomed. I remember you telling me how "the who" It's was your favorite band and how one time you set so close they sweat on you. And before I left you gave me a 1987 topps baseball set missing one common card. Took me 2 years to find that card and I still have it all today. Love you and miss you uncle Mike.