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Michael Standiford Obituary

Standiford, Michael "Mike" 62, was received into the arms of Jesus, Tuesday, October 30, 2018. Visitation with the family, 5-8 p.m., Friday, November 2, Downing & Lahey West. A Home Going Celebration will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, November 3 at First United Methodist Church, 330 N. Broadway in Wichita. The Graveside Service will follow at 2:30 p.m. in Dexter Cemetery, Dexter, KS. Mike was the owner of a local business: Axle and Wheel Aligning Company. He was a graduate of Wichita North High, attended Seward County Community College and graduated from Friends University. Survivors include his wife, Kathryn; son, Cody Standiford; parents, Pat and Larry Standiford; siblings, Marsha (Bill) Campbell, Mark (Renee) Standiford and Michelle (Kelly) Zane; brother-in-law, Patrick (Debbie) Kennedy; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. A memorial has been established with First United Methodist Church TV Ministry, 330 N. Broadway, Wichita, KS 67202. Tributes via www.dlwichita.com

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Published by Wichita Eagle on Nov. 1, 2018.

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Samantha Olivas

November 2, 2018

I was blessed to be able to care for Mike for a little over a year. Such a hard working, dedicated, loving, funny, and determined man. We would hang out and watch hunting shows, and he taught me so many things. I'm thankful to have got to know Mike and his family. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. Love you Mike!!

Michelle Ballard

November 2, 2018

Doug and I are so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time. In gods speed. Doug and Michelle Ballard

Roy Smith

November 2, 2018

Lots of great memories from grade school through graduating at North High. Most of the stories can be told. Rest in peace my friend. My prayers go out for family and friends.

Wayne & Connie Comstock

November 2, 2018

Our prayers are with the family during this difficult time of loss. Mike helped coach our son Zippy in baseball. We had some fun years together.

Don Harms

November 2, 2018

So sorry to hear of Mike's passing. Always had a good time with Mike, been a long time but still remember Mike very well. God bless the family during this time

Joe Molina

November 2, 2018

My memories of mike began when we played baseball together for Foley's team around 10yrs old. In high school we competed, mike at North, i went to carroll. We were team mates at Seward county. Mike was the catcher and i pitched. Those were good ol days. Mike was a good player,but most importantly he was a better person. Rest in peace buddy.

randy johnston

November 2, 2018

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I remember him from many years ago and always have fond memories of him. God bless your family through this time.

Kirk & Michelle Ward

November 1, 2018

Mike was the strongest man I knew, not only in strength but had the power to make a difference in everyone's life he met. He was my best man at my wedding, he called it the wedding of the century. Larry his father walked my bride down the hill at the M&M ranch. I will miss him terribly. Kathryn and family, Mike is now in the arms of the angels and our loving Father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kevin McLaughlin

November 1, 2018

So sorry to here of this. Mike was a lot of fun! I enjoyed coaching baseball with him back in the day. God bless ya Kathryn,Cody,Larry and Pat and family.

LaVeta McCune

November 1, 2018

So sorry for your loss. Love and prayers

Paul David and Terri Anderson

November 1, 2018

Kathryn and family,
We send our deepest condolences and much love to you all at Mike's passing. He was a great man who cared deeply for his family and friends. May your precious memories of Mike and the love of our Heavenly Father sustain you.

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Valerie Walker

November 1, 2018

Mike had a great smile and we will miss him at our North High reunions. My thoughts are with the entire family as you grieve and celebrate his life.

Phyrnia Petersen

November 1, 2018

So sorry. I can't imagine losing a child. Phyrnia Bradberry Petersen.

Steve & Linda Broadfoot

November 1, 2018

So sorry for your loss - your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Lana Helm

November 1, 2018

To the family of Mike Standiford

I am so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. May God give you strength at this time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Lana Helm

Becca Collette

November 1, 2018

Rest In Peace, Mike !
Gone way to early. May your family hold onto great memories you've made. May your hearts be filled with Love and neither let it be afraid . May you all find Peace.

Fondly, Becca & Kim Collette

Teresa Foster Arneson

November 1, 2018

Mike was one of my neighborhood friends throughout all my school years. Very nice person and a humble guy. I was blessed to know him. Prayers and strength is wished to all of the family.

Jennifer Presz

November 1, 2018

I can confidently say that this man's kindness, gentle demeanor and smile will be remembered by a great many. I'm glad I got the chance to know such a good man.

Jennifer Presz

November 1, 2018

I can confidently say that this mans kindness, gentle demeanor and smile will be remembered by a great many. Im glad I got the chance to know such a good man.

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Susan Metz

November 1, 2018

Im lucky to have great memories of Mike from school years at OK/Hadley/North High. My sympathies to Catherine, Cody and all of the Standiford family.

Hali Cornejo

November 1, 2018

Mike!!! Bud u are a wonderful person to know. You made us laugh. I cant believe this and dont believe this, expecially when I got the message and told you were gone I had to cry. We got close to you and we helped you through rough and happy times. We miss seeing you and helping you. Even though you had your stubborn side you still let me and kendra help you. Bud your not hurting anymore and god picked you cause your a awsome person to know. Please watch over everyone. Fly high Mike you will be truly missed it's never a good bye its see you later.

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