Michael Leland Sidwell

Michael Leland Sidwell  Michael died Saturday evening, October 26, 2002, in Centerville, Utah as a result of a tragic automobile accident. Michael was a husband, a father and a vital member of his extended family. He will be profoundly missed.  Michael was born September 15, 1955, in Lorain, Ohio, to Willie Edward and Fronia Sidwell. He served his country for six years in the U.S. Army as a Sergeant in the 82D Airborne Division where he received many outstanding awards of recognition including the Divisional Distinguished Trooper Award and the Army Commendation Medal. He was honorably discharged in 1979, after which he completed three years education at the University of Akron.  Michael married Jody Lynn Sorenson on August 29, 1986. He was the love of her life, and she his. They have one son, Michael Paul ("Buddy") with whom he had a special father-son bond.  He made a difference in the lives of many boys through coaching baseball where he was greatly respected among his fellow coaches. He also served as League Director for the 9-10 year olds in Centerville Boys Baseball. Michael had a great love for the outdoors and he treasured fishing and cabin trips with his family. Michael was a successful entrepreneur who started several businesses – each developed and operated using his immense creativity and unique ability to find opportunities. He developed Stoneworks of Utah, Inc. where his creations of marble and granite furniture exemplified his superb artisan craftsmanship. He leaves behind his wife and best friend Jody, son Buddy, his parents Willie and Fronia, brothers Arnold, Craig, Jack and sisters Mary and Misty, all residing in Ohio. He is also survived by his father- and mother-in-law Paul and Sylvia Sorenson of Farmington, Utah, and his four sisters-in-law, each his favorite: JoAnn (Boyd) Fisher of West Bountiful, Julie (Dave) Cluff of North Salt Lake, JaNae (Zane) Ravsten of Lewisville Texas, and Jenifer (Scott) Gold of Centerville, 21 nieces and nephews who dearly loved their uncle Michael, and all his AA brothers and sisters.  Funeral services will be held Saturday November 2, 2002, at 11:00 a.m. at Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main, Bountiful, Utah where friends may call Friday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. or Saturday 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. prior to services. Jody and Buddy extend their thanks to the many who have shown an outpouring of love to the Sidwell family in Michael's behalf. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the family for Michael Paul's education fund.