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Mike Bryant

1954 - 2020

Mike Bryant obituary, 1954-2020, Fort Collins, CO

BORN

1954

DIED

2020

Mike Bryant Obituary

Mike Bryant

(December 31, 1954 - October 7, 2020)

Mike left this life suddenly and unexpectedly way too soon for all of us who loved him. He was a kind and gentle man who lived and loved life with an infectious enthusiasm. He was the ultimate people person making friends wherever he went. His positive outlook on all things, and his engaging smile always lit a room and put everyone at ease. Mike retired from the City of Loveland, Colorado after 14 years with the engineering department where he enjoyed working with many colleagues and friends. Previously, Mike worked for Larimer County engineering in Fort Collins, Colorado for over 20 years. After retirement, Mike and his wife, Terri, moved to their beautiful oceanside home in Hawaii. Mike loved sitting on their lanai with a cold beer listening to the ocean waves and visiting with Terri's sister, Bonnie, and her husband, Ray Kemp. He will be remembered for his big heart and easy laugh. He had a special place in his heart for his many rescue pets and no tolerance for anyone who hurt animals. He was especially proud of becoming "Papa" to his beautiful twin grandbabies, Adelyn and Brantley, and his grandson, Alex. Mike is survived by his wife, Terri, daughter, Tracy Schieferecke (Howard), Adelyn, Brantley, and Alex Schieferecke, son, Eric Bloomer (Charli), sister Kathi Nicolai (John), nephews, Brian and Andy Nicolai, his Aunt Lil, and all his beloved Connecticut cousins. A celebration of Mike's life will be held in Denver, Colorado at a later date. Mike's family would appreciate donations go to your favorite pet rescue.

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Published by Coloradoan from Oct. 28 to Nov. 1, 2020.

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Suzy Campbell

December 26, 2023

Terri and family, I am so sad to read about Mike. We had a friendship that started in 1980 when I went to CSUS. I have great memories of hiking by the Poudre River, learning how to catch crawdads at the lake, cross country skiing in the mountains and BBQs with other friends in his backyard.

I am so sorry for your loss. My mom called him a 'good egg' and I think that's the best descriptor of him yet.

I apologize for this delay; I figured we had lost track with the move to Hawaii. I just came upon this obituary as I tried to find a new address to send the annual Christmas card.
-Suzy Campbell

Katherine Huber

December 8, 2020

Terri,
So sorry to hear about Mike passing at such a young age.
God bless you and your family.
K. Huber

RUTH MERRILL

November 6, 2020

I can't believe Mike is gone so soon. We worked together at Larimer County and became such good friends that he helped me move more than once! What a great guy and a good friend to so many. His good-hearted smile will be with me forever. My heart aches for his family and friends. I so wish I could put my arms around all of you.

russ mccartney

November 6, 2020

R.I.P. taken away to soon,all of us animals WILL miss you

Kevin Hoffman

November 3, 2020

Wow this is really hard, Mike was a big part of my life. He always had a positive outlook and everyone enjoyed being around him. Chuck Conner introduced me to Mike when we were in high school and Mike and I worked together at the Western Drive Inn. During this time Mike was also good friends with my brother Dave, and they had many adventures in Mike’s little MG. Maybe the biggest one was driving to Key West and I think that trip really influenced Mike’s desire to live by the ocean. Later Mike invited me to move to Glenwood Springs to be his roommate. There he helped me get a job that introduced me to land surveying which was my profession for more than 40 years. Just this year, Mike and his wonderful wife Terri did move to Hawaii. I am so glad he got to live his dream, even if his time there was far too short. Mike and I had many good times together over the years. He was a really good person, a great friend, and I will miss him very much.

Pam Miller

November 2, 2020

Mike defined the meaning of FRIEND! Loved ya Mikey and miss your big heart. Always, Pam

Kacy Murray

November 1, 2020

I met Mike in the 70's. We became friends and even roommates. Later, we both worked for Larimer County and I always enjoyed running into him. Mike was such a nice guy and fun to be with. I share your loss of such a wonderful person.

Chuck Conner

November 1, 2020

I met Mike in 68, we both lived in a small apartment complex off 6th and Del Mar circle. Many good times in the following years, and more when the gang lived around Glenwood Springs area and at the Gap ( Rifle Gap ). I will miss the text's and most of all I will miss my little brother.

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