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Michael Bechtel Obituary
59, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 11, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Mike left a legacy of R & B Ranch, Inc. in Cave Creek, where he established a boarding and training facility along with his partner, Sue Russell, in 1996. Mike also was with Wayward Wind Desert Tours as a knowledgable guide, and managed their desert cookouts as a talented BBQ cook and host. He did two tours in Vietnam during that war as a U. S. Marine. He is survived by his daughter Lelonie Bechtel Holm and son-in-law Chad Holm, three grandchildren, and his sons Michael and Robert. Services will be private at the National Memorial Cemetery in Phoenix. There will be a celebration of his life for his friends and family at R & B Ranch, date to be determined. Instead of flowers, please make a donation to Hospice of the Valley.
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for Michael Bechtel
Phyllis Vena
August 12, 2009
Michael and I were very sad to hear of Mike's passing. Our thoughts go out to his family and Sue. I worked with Mike for years and that I will always cherish. He was a great guy and became a friend to us.
Michael and Phyllis Vena
July 16, 2009
We'll miss you Uncle Mike
love Trina and family
July 16, 2009
Lelonie may God continue to lift you and your family up through these tough times. All my LOVE Aunt Nancy
Ruth Ficarra
July 15, 2009
LeLonie, So sorry to hear about your dad. Think about you alot and wondered where you are and how you are doing.....Ruth from Frys
Shannon Moloney
July 15, 2009
May you find solace in the knowlege that Mike is always in your heart. Thinking of you at this very difficult time.
Tracy-Ann Chavarria (Shepstead)
July 15, 2009
May God Bless you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss. I will always cherish my childhood memories with the Bechtel family. Love you all!
Tracy-Ann Chavarria (Shepstead)
July 15, 2009
May the Lord bless your soul Mike. My heart goes out to your children and grandchildren. We have wonderful memories of years gone by while our children were growing up together. We know you're healed and safe in heaven.
Rich, Terry and Tracy Shepstead
Kristii Haas
July 15, 2009
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Lisa Denney
July 15, 2009
I'm sending hugs to Sue & the girls, love Karl & Lisa Denney
July 15, 2009
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
John & Dorothy Brett
July 15, 2009
Cowboy Mike we'll miss you. JB and Dorothy
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