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Brenda Marquez
January 10, 2015
Happy Birthday Mike we sure miss your smile and your personality . Rest in Peace
Brenda Marquez
April 25, 2014
Its been a while since I put a message on your book . Things are not the same anymore for everyone that knew you and loved you . No matter what happened in my life you were always so polite to me I remember one day when I was walking on the trail outside of Orting you stopped on your bike and told me to be careful walking alone . No one had ever said that to me and I thought wow how cool it was that you would be concerned about me . I wish now that we could of spent more time talking but you were on a mission to ride your bike and I had my goal of walking a few miles . Every time I see those posters of you I cry because its so heart breaking to know that your not coming back . I know that your in heaven with your mom and that brings a little comfort to me but just knowing that you can't physically be here with Nickie is heart wrenching . I've known you for many many years and I feel you were taken way to soon from us . There's a song from Garth Brooks and I dedicate it to you . The title is If Tomorrow Never Comes , I cry every time I hear it . I ask the kids if they thought it was fitting and they all agreed the words in that song are so true to how you are to Nickie , you are an amazing man , and she knows what you two have and I feel that your love for her won't ever go away . I wish there was something I could do to help her with the pain of loosing you but I don't know what I can do . She doesn't talk about things and I can't blame her for that . Our love for you will never die . Rest in peace we love and miss you .
David Bingman
March 11, 2014
Nickie: I sat on the other side of Mike's cube at KeyBank for over five years. I am so sorry I was unable to attend his memorial but I was hospitalized at UW Medical. Even though we were in different departments (I was in IT) I will always remember the talks we had about hunting and fishing. Mike was a gentleman and always had a smile or joke for you. He will be missed!
T. Carleton
March 4, 2014
It was with a sorrowful heart that I read about Mike's passing. I graduated from OHS with Mike. I haven't lived in the Valley since 1978, but my heart is in Orting and the people that make it so special. It was an amazing place to grow up. RIP Mike. So glad you were loved by so many and that you lived your life well.
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Rhonda Pardee
March 3, 2014
We are so. so sorry for your loss of Mike, Its Just unbelievable.
Are thoughts and prayers go out to the family's and the town of orting.
Deanie Schoumaker
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Candie Graham
March 3, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. May your hearts heal...
Megan Blume
March 3, 2014
Nickie, I worked with you at the Soldiers' Home many years ago. I want to say anything right now to help ease your pain, but there are no words for this! So instead I will do the only thing I can, & that is to pray for the strong beautiful woman I became so fond of!
Brenda Marquez
February 28, 2014
Even in your passing you still manage to make so many people show up for an event, you are loved by so many people young and old and will be truly missed but not forgotten . I don't think I've ever seen a more beautiful service and such a touching one , your send off was the best I've ever seen and heard ,the elk noise made me smile because I knew when you heard that sound during hunting season you got that big smile on your face to . I'am so blessed to of been able to call you my brother in law but really you were more than that , you and Nickie were always there when we needed you whether it be in an emergency for one of the kids or a birthday party you always lite up a room . I went to the Indian Smoke Shop yesterday and a person in there was saying how you always had a smile on your face and was the sweetest person she talked to as you bought your cigarette's at the drive through . I know you are looking down and seeing all the nice things that family and friends are doing in your honor and memory . Everyone has been so supportive of Nickie , she said to me that she hasn't ever hugged so many people in her life . She to is well loved . I will write to you again soon . RIP MIKE . Love your sister in law Brenda
Debbie (McCann) Hyatt
February 28, 2014
I am so very sorry for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family.
Anne Rhyner
February 28, 2014
I was the first person to see Micheal behind a desk...his boss at RCH where he learned computer skills after an injury. He was so awkward but I always knew he would go far. The last time I saw him he told me he believed it too. I wish we had more time to see just how far he was to go.
Candice Reifschneider
February 27, 2014
I'm glad I had the opportunity to know Michael. What an amazing man! His smile will be engraved in my memory forever. It's the little things, but knowing I won't see his big black truck parked outside work anymore chokes me up every time I think about it.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Nikke W
February 27, 2014
What words? Like everyone I am gonna miss you terribly. I will never forget how you taught me to successfully gut a fish. A girl needs to know these things ;) I find peace in knowing that you are with Jesus and that I will get to see you again.
Amy Holovach
February 27, 2014
Uncle Mike gave Cola and I the "sink or swim" lessons when we were younger. It consisted of pushing us off the dock and telling us to try to swim. Lol. He taught us to tread water. He tried to teach us how to dive, but that never really worked out so well for me. Without him, we may never have learned to swim.
He also tried to teach us to fish. I wasn't too into the whole worm thing though.
And then there was the time he tried to teach me to catch a baseball. Yah, it's even scarier when a big dude is tossing a baseball towards a little bitty girl. Lol. But it was the thought that counted. He was there for me when I needed him.
He taught me how to make a professional resume too. Thanks to him, I was in the top 2 interviews at an Accounting company out of 1000 people!
Thanks Uncle Mike for all that you did! We will certainly be missing you.
Love, your niece, Amy
Rick Boyd
February 27, 2014
RIP Mike
cindy
February 27, 2014
Nikki ,my prayers are with you.If you ever need anything at all please contact me anytime. know that you are surrounded with love .Im so so sorry. love your cousin Cindy
February 26, 2014
uncle mike I love you big guy gona miss you so much I aslways admired you and ant nickey you made them weekends and uncle jakes so much fun for every one . you have been taken from so many physicaly but if you new it or not you touch so manys lives you will live for ever in all of us so you rest and smile and be with your mom we will all see you sooner or later until then we will make you prod budy love jeremiah
karena koestner
February 26, 2014
Mike was one of my dads best friends, ive known him my whole life, this is heartbreaking and i pray for his family n friends every day. Love u Mike i know u and dad are hunting in the sky...RIP
Stacey Meyers (Glaser)
February 26, 2014
Mike you were always so nice. I will never forget you.
Vicki Brown
February 26, 2014
Michael was well loved by many people. I worked with Michael in the fraud department for five years. I would shoot rubber bands into his cubby when he was typing too loud! He always made me smile. He will be missed very much! So sorry for your loss.
Michelle Hamilton
February 25, 2014
Nikki and family. We are so sorry for your loss. We are here if you need anything. We love you. You will all be in our prayers. Love Michelle
Sonja Alleva
February 25, 2014
Nikki, I am so very sorry for your loss. My heart hurts for you. I have read what everyone has said about your husband and he will be missed. May you be blessed to have had a great marriage with him. I always admired what a great person you are when I worked at the soldiers home. I hope you find peace. Prayers to you and your family.
David Chute
February 25, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. It all seems so unreal to me still. May God grant you the peace and comfort that you need. I'll be praying for you all.
Dave & Jerri Silvernail
February 25, 2014
Words can not express the saddness that we all feel. I am so glad that you were apart of Dave's and my life and my kids, Carmen and Daniel's life. They really looked up to their Uncle Mike. Zuriel and Finn remember the fish you had in the back yard. You will be missed by all who knew you. We will all look out for Nikki as I know you will from above. RIP Mike!!
Tim Wilkins
February 25, 2014
My heart ached of the news and broke when I thought how precious you are Nikki and all the painful loss you are coping with now along with Mikes family. I worked with both your parents along with you Nikki and I am praying you have peace and resolve in the midst of this storm. I am an outdoors man like Mike and I truly believe this shook many of us to the core. I'm glad I went up to you both at the Christmas party and met your Mike for the first time. I was really hoping to get to know him. I don't know what else to say except Nikki you are a wonderful person and loved by all of us and we join you in your sorrow and grief.
Al Scheibner
February 25, 2014
My heart hurts.
Lori Armstrong
February 25, 2014
Mike was like a brother to me and my family. He will be kept in our thoughts and hearts forever
Sabrina Duncan
February 25, 2014
Nikki my heart goes out to you and your family. You are a very loved and liked by all. May Jesus and the good Lord always guide you and protect you, with Mike watching over you. God bless you and your family Nikki
Love and Light to you!
Lynn Burstrom
February 25, 2014
Nikki I was so saddened to hear about you and your family's loss! I want you to know I have been thinking and praying for you and your family!
-Lynn (Hamilton) Burstrom (Tacoma, WA)
Tracy (Straley) Johnson
February 25, 2014
Losing Mike is felt far and wide. We were friends in school and reconnected at a recent Orting reunion. It made me appreciate his great sense of humor and big heart all over again. Praying for all of you as you work through your pain and loss.
Troy and Melody West
February 25, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Nikki and the family.
Jan Belford
February 25, 2014
As a past Orting resident it is so sad the town has come to this. May your death be not in vain, my prayers are with the family and may God give you strength during this terrible time
Roger & Janet Britz
February 25, 2014
Want you to know Nikki that our hearts and thoughts are with you, Mike was a great guy and will be missed dearly.
Linda Elston Odoms
February 25, 2014
So, so sorry for your loss.
Debbie Perry
February 25, 2014
To the Compton Family, Koehler Family and to the Smith Family, we are all deeply saddened for the loss of Mike. He has been a part of my families lives for 40 years. Our prayers are with all of you. Debbie Perry (Buckley, WA)
Debbie (McFarland) & Joe Knowles
February 25, 2014
Our Thought And Prayers Are With You, Nikki AndThe Family. Mike Will Always Be Remembered AS A Great Guy. Big Hugs To You
February 25, 2014
Mike - we all miss you, your gentleness and your sweet ways. Your passing will not be in vain, as God turns everything into good.....we will make you proud....Love - Melody
jill jackson
February 25, 2014
Our hearts go out to the family during this time.
Diane Hicks
February 25, 2014
Dearest Nicki.. I'm so sorry for your loss...Please now there are a lot of people praying for your comfort and working to resolve this tragedy ...(((HUGS)) Diane (Wise) Hicks
February 25, 2014
Our Dearest Niece Nikki
Our hearts and prayers are with you. I've had many prayers said for you and the family. Mike was a wonderful man.
All our love and prayers
Aunt Darlene & Uncle Neal
Barry and Renee Barquest
February 25, 2014
We are so sorry to hear what happened. Please know that you are all in our prayers.
Susan McCann-Romanyuk
February 25, 2014
Prayers to you and your family. Mike was a great husband and father. His final act of protecting his family was his greatest strength. God has welcomed him with open arms. Good bless you.
Debby Hayes
February 25, 2014
So sorry for your loss Nikki. Mike was loved by everyone and he will be missed. God Bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
The Haller Family
February 25, 2014
Saying a prayer for his family and friends.
Larry Bickel
February 25, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. It sounds like Mike was a very special man.
John and Lisa Auckland
February 25, 2014
Many prayers for your family. Your loss to them and the community is immeasurable.
The Lydell Family
February 25, 2014
Casey & Family -
Thinking of you during this most difficult time.
February 25, 2014
Jerri Lay
February 25, 2014
Niki & Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Mike was a wonderful man in all ways. He was known to my now grown children as "The Gentle Giant". He was kind in every way and just made all around him smile...One of a kind for sure... So sorry for your loss... Jerri & Ray Lay
Rhonda Perry-Johnson
February 25, 2014
My heart is broken over the loss of this wonderful man. Our family will forever be affected by these tragic events. Nickie and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Words will never be enough to express just how this has affected so many. Mike truely touched the lives of many.
Rhonda Perry-Johnson
February 25, 2014
You have always been a huge part of our family and will always be remembered and terribly missed. I will never forget our childhood on the "40". We had a great childhood growing up together, me, Debbie, Joe, Lori, Dan, You, Carla, Lynn, Joan, and Anna and never in my wildest dreams would I have ever thought I would be saying goodby to you so soon. So many people are missing you. You were such a positive and loving man. I know how much you love Nickie and she loves you too. WE all do! Say hi to your mom and my dad for me. I know they were waiting for you there to welcome you.
Dayl Minch
February 25, 2014
I am deeply sorry to hear about Mike's loss. We worked together for many years at KeyBank. There was never a time that Mike didn't greet me with a warm smile and a friendly hello. I will miss that. He was a treasure to all who knew him. We may have lost someone we loved yet we gained an angel we know. My heartfelt condolences to the entire Compton family.
linda amell (Berry)
February 25, 2014
Niki and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. This town lost a very good man. God bless you all. And if I can do anything for you please let me know.
February 25, 2014
Niki and family, I am very sorry for your loss. Mike will be missed by so many including Charley who loved him very much. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love Diana Smith
February 24, 2014
I am deeply sad by the tragic loss of my cousin Mike. What a wonderful a man he was to many. I will miss him dearly as will all those he touched in his short-lived life. Life is fleeting and we should cherish those around us for as long as possible.
Helene
Brenda Marquez
February 23, 2014
There's isn't any words that can describe what a loss we all feel . You made a big impact on so many people through out the years . I was blessed to know you and your amazing wife Nickie . You will always be a part of my family no matter what happens in life . You were a great Uncle to my 7 kids , you showed them how to swim took some of them fishing and you and Nickie came to so many of the birthday parties . There was one time that you and Nickie helped me out so much and it was when Jerry and I had our last baby Cortney and she had complications right after she was born . You two stayed closed to me at the hospital and even were able to go into the nursery to sit by Cortney's incubator while Jerry and I tried to get some rest . Thank You for always being there for my family . Your heart is as big as you are , I remember standing next to Nickie on your wedding day and I loved it , yes I was nervous but probably not as much as you . When you said those vows , you meant what you said because you did take good care of your family and you did protect your wife . Thank You for doing that . Now its our turn to continue where you left off and that is to protect and make sure Nickie has everything she need's , she is the most giving person and the sweetest that I have ever known. We have known each other since she was 11 years old . So we go way back . Getting to know you was the the best thing because I got to see the other half of Nickie's life . I feel that even though your not physically here on earth anymore that it won't stop you from watching over you family especially your loving wife and partner Nickie . I will write again soon , rest in peace now Mike . Love your sister in law Brenda
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