Michael Marion Deschamps

Michael Deschamps Obituary

Michael Marion Deschamps Michael Marion "Big Mike" Deschamps, 48 years old. Mike passed away at home of natural causes surrounded by loved ones. Mike was born on September 29, 1964, in Lakeport, California, to Bill Deschamps and Sharon Stockwell. He took his family to Helena, Montana, in November of 1996, to work at J and D Truck Repair. For those of you who want to be politically correct, he was an automotive technician. For those of you who knew Mike, he was a third generation mechanic. Mike also worked at Les Schwab and was currently working at Robert Allen Nissan when he passed away. Mike loved the outdoors, especially when it came to fishing, hunting, shooting, camping and drinking his "apple juice". Mike had a nickname for everyone he met and his family. Mike was preceded in death by his mother, grandparents, and his aunt and uncle. He is survived by his loving wife, Christi Deschamps; his daughter, Shaylyn Miller and husband Cameron Miller; son, Richard Deschamps; father, Bill Deschamps and Gaye of Lakeport, CA; stepfather, Lyle Stockwell of Lakeport, CA; sister, Barbi Jolliffe and Dave of Huntington Beach, CA; sister, Sonia Zieske and Marc of Mount Holly, NC; sister in heart; ,Jolene Goulart and Dave Korang of Deer Lodge; and his "K-mart, blue-light special" granddaughter, Naomi Lenora Miller. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mike was a very generous and giving man and he will be missed by many. Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, November 2, 2012, at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Ave., MT. A funeral service celebrating Big Mike's life will be held at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, November 3, 2012, at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home. A coffee and cookie reception will follow the funeral service in the social hall at the funeral home. To help with funeral expenses, the family has a memorial account set up in Big Mike's name at Helena Community Credit Union, 915 Kessler St, Helena, MT 59601. Please visit www.aswfuneralhome.com to offer the family condolences or to share a memory of Big Mike. Please share your memories by signing the guest book at www.record-bee.com.

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Published by Lake County Record-Bee from Nov. 2 to Nov. 6, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Michael Deschamps

11 Entries

November 15, 2012

I am so glad that I got to visit with cousin Mikie when he was here. He was so proud of his son and granddaughter, he couldn't wait to show me pictures of them. To all the good times we had, especially Forth of July, I will miss you and your hearty laugh. Love ya always.

Georgine Hunt-Peters

curtis long

November 9, 2012

real sorry to hear abot mikes passing..rest in peace..my condolances to the family bill and gaye/family..curtis long upper lake

November 9, 2012

Bill and Gaye, So very sorry for your loss. Janice Johnson

Carole Scarbrough

November 6, 2012

I'm sorry for your loss Bill and Gaye and for all the family. Mike was a really cool person and yes he had nickname's for alot of people including my second husband Rich, he called him "pushey", Rich was always asking if it was finished yet. We always laughed about that. He was a wonderful person and may he always rest in peace. Thank you for allowing me to express my thoughts.

Carole Scarbrough

Renee Teverbaugh

November 5, 2012

To my Cuz, Not knowing this was the last visit to Lakeport when you came out to support me at my mom's funeral, what a cherished time. I am so grateful you went around town and saw people and caught up with the old times. God must had known. Love ya and miss you. P.S. Give my parents a big hug for me.

Jim Alakszay

November 4, 2012

I spent a lot of time with this guy and I will never forget the great times that I had with this Great Man!

November 4, 2012

a laugh I'll never foget,I can hear it now.Very sorry for your loss and lakeports Steve Lico

Karen Foster

November 2, 2012

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Sonia Zieske

November 2, 2012

To my brother Mike. You will be missed I know u were always there if I needed u even though we didn't keep in touch more often like we should have. I was always your Sony Brata Max. I m at the airport in Charlotte NC right now waiting to come see u for the last time. Sure not the way I want to see you. But you are in a peaceful place now. Love you always your little sis Sonia

Nicole Jolliffe

November 2, 2012

My uncle wasn't a perfect man but he was a damn good one. He would give or do anything for anyone who needed something. He was a bear of a man - a teddy bear to those that knew and loved him and a grizzly to those that crossed his loved ones. His departure leaves a huge hole in our family. His loud booming voice and laugh will be missed. A huge thank you on behalf of my entire family for all of the support provided to all of us in this difficult time. There will be a Celebration of Life for Mike held in Lakeport. Details to come soon.

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