Michael-Utter-Obituary

Michael R. Utter

Portland, Oregon

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UTTER, MICHAEL R. March 28, 1958 - August 24, 2005. After a long battle with cancer, Michael passed peacefully from this world with his wife, Renee, and brother, Scott, each holding a hand. Michael lived for life, storytelling, providing positive, energetic and magnetic enthusiasm. The joy of...

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Wow. I knew Michael in New Orleans and I have some great stories. Michael like to push to the edge. A huge smile and mischievous temperament made for lots of good times. I had looked for Michael for years but until today, 10/2022, I had no clue he passed just as Hurricane Katrina was forcing me to leave New Orleans. I have some fun photos too I feel old but very lucky

I was so shocked and saddened to read of Michael's untimely passing. What a force of light and creative energy he was! Ironically, I just returned from completing my second Hood to Coast race when I saw the obituary of Michael, who was my favorite team member from my first Hood to Coast team in 2002, Nervous Disorder. Michael was the sparkplug for our van; he kept us light and enthused. It felt so hard to accept that he could be gone from this earth -- and I only knew him for about 30...

I will miss you so much, michael. No one was as goofy and proud of it as you! I always loved that!

I pray for Renee's and Michael's family's well-being, strength and peace as you bear this burden. His love will be with you forever. He is at peace now.
From a friend (PWG) of Renee's