Michael L. "Botts" Botten

Pat and Joe,
We are sad to hear the news of Mike passing. I am hard pressed to think of a man more enjoyable to be around than Botts. We all share in your loss and we will cherish the great memories he gave us.

May God Bless and Comfort You,

Gerry and Kim Shepherd
(FedEx Golf Buddy)

To all the Botten's,

I just found out today about Mike.Mike and all the Botten's were customers of mine at my gas station. They were also very good friends. Mike and I played golf together a number of times. What a gentle giant. He always had a smile on his face and was an absolute pleasure to be around. Patty and Joe you are in my families thoughts and prayers. Joe, if you can emulate your dad you will be a great success in life. Everybody who knew your dad loved him. He will be sorely missed.
All our love and prayers
Jack & Debbie

Pat & Joe,
Our sympathy, love & prayers are with you both & treasure Mike's memories. We didn't know Mike for long but had a good time when we were together with you,Pat, & him.
Love, Cliff & LaVonne, Kenmare, ND

Hi Guys,
We'll always have fond memories of Mike, there was never a dull moment with him around. I loved his wit & good humor! We'll always have the Moon at the BL! Mike will be greatly missed by anyone who knew him & by us!
Love you guys.
Eileen & Bob

I remember meeting Mike for the first and sadly, the only time, at Joe's graduation party. Such a proud father he was of his tall, handsome and smart son. We are thinking of you Pat and Joe.

My thoughts and prayers to Pat and Joe, Mike you will be missed at FedEx more than you ever will know! Thanks for all the laughs, encouragment and smiles.

I met Mike when I transfered to Fedex MSP from Maryland 7 yrs ago.Mike went out of his way to make me feel welcome from the first day I was here....He even nicknamed me the "Baltimore Bullet"His outpouring of kindness to myself and everyone he came in contact with will never be forgotten & I am a fortunate person to have know him....Thoughts and prayers are with you....

My deepest sympathy to the Botten family. We used to have great times together as kids. Mike always had a kind word for everyone. He will be sorely missed. God Bless.
George Quick, Las Vegas Nv.

We were saddened to learn of Mike's passing. We have many memories of Botts playing softball with "The House" team --fun, funny and most importantly fond. May you find comfort in your memories. Our thoughts are with you.

Frank and Lynne Olson, Savage, MN

Pat & Family
Sorry to hear about Mike. I know what it's like. Take it a day at a time. Hang in there you know you have alot of thoughts and prayers going out to you and your family.

I remember looking at the church directory when my mom transferred her membership to M'haha Lutheran....it was at the "B's" that I paused, smiled and said to myself there is only ONE Mike Botten...the BEST DANCER in the class of Roosevelt '67...couldn't run fast enough to ask the church secretary if indeed he was such man...and sure enough...what a joy it was to know that he was alive, well, thriving and still in South Mpls....I am so sorry that such a fine and really nice fellow is gone...I am glad and grateful that I had the pleasure and privilege to laugh, be uplifted by and DANCE with Mike Botten....Jeanne Husing L'Heureux

To MIke's family,
Just a word from one of Mike's Roosevelt HS friends. In our dreams, we remain young and energetic and enjoying a fun mixer at the YMCA with Mike. It is easy to remember Mike's big grin beneath the thick lenses in his glasses. Watching him dance made us all feel cool - even those of us who really couldn't dance.
Sincere sympathy,
Peter Agre, MD
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

I have not been in touch with Mike since we graduated from Roosevelt. Many of the stories I relate of those years contain numerous mentions of him. As an initiation to our Hi Y group we made Mike sit on a stool in a large cardboard box wearing some strange get up and odd hat. Every few minutes he had to leave the box, climb a ladder, blow a horn, yell his name and say he wanted to join The Conciliatrix. Pretty tame by today's standards. Did I for get to mention this took place on the corner of 42nd and 28th right after school? Great guy. Sorry I missed out on his adult years.

Patty and Joe,
Wow, I am at a loss of words right now. After going through a year of losses myself this has brought all those emotions back up. I feel for you and know that you have the support of some great people, as you and your family are great people. I know that Mike is more comfortable and will be looking forward to seeing you again one day. Stay strong and take one day at a time. Your friend, always Patty. Wendy

It has been 42 years since I last saw Botts, a testimonial to the impression he left. Fun, gregarious and friendly with lots of positive energy. I hope life was kind to him while he was with us. My sympathies to those he left behind.

Joe,
I'm so sorry for this loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

I am so sorry to hear of Mike's passing.
My thoughts and prayers are with the Botten family during this dificult time.
Botts was a caring person with a great sense of humor.I enjoyed many memorable times playing and watching softball with him.Botts always made everyone feel better about themselves.He touched a lot of lifes in a "positive" way and will be missed by all.
Botts, say hi to Mel for me in softball heaven.

Your friend,
Lynn Wagner

Pat and Joe,
We are so sorry for your loss. Mike was a very special person, he was one of the nicest people I have ever met. Mike always extended a hand of friendship and shared kind words. He will be missed. May you find comfort in God's love.
With deepest sympathy and God's blessings - Kim and Deb Nutter

I have worked with Mike for 13 years at FEDEX. I will always remember when Mike talked and the Marine Corps and how his face would light up when I would show him a picture of my two kids and tell of the funny things they said and did. He would always say the same thing "thats great. Enjoy then now for they grow up so fast".
I will mis you Mike.

Dear Patty, Joe and Family,

It was our privilege to provide care for your beloved husband and father. We share in your grief and send you our love.

Your Friends at Little Hospice

It has been years since I have seen Botts. I played countless games of softball and watched even more. Trips to Cleveland and up North when we were all younger. He always was looking for something different to do and was a charactor. Stories are endless and the good times have been missed for years. He was the one that gave me a nick name of "Beast" one morning, some people still only know me by that name. To the family I'm sorry to hear of your loss the world is a little less funny place without Botts around.
Keith Norton