Obituary for Michael Wayne Blackwelder
Michael Wayne Blackwelder, age 66, died from complications of COPD on Friday July 12th, 2019, in Grand Junction, CO.
Mike is survived by his wife, Pat Blackwelder; his children Stephanie Smith & Larry Smith; Mike Blackwelder Jr.; Roger Chad Blackwelder; 10 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild, of Grand Junction Colorado; his siblings, Gerald Blackwelder, of Montrose, CO; Roger Blackwelder, of Lake City FL; Bill Blackwelder, of Maitland FL; and many nieces; nephews; and cousins that he loved dearly. He is preceded in death by his parents, Flavil & Kate Blackwelder, of Worthington Springs Fl.; his sister Jean Whitley, of Bell FL.
Mike was born on November 14th in Orlando, Florida, to parents Flavil and Kate Blackwelder.
He was married to the love of his lifetime on 1-12-1970
Attended school in Orlando and Leesburg Florida, before starting his family.
Mike moved from Florida to Fairbanks Alaska in the early 70s where he opened Blackie Signs and was self employed for 12 years. After migrating back down south he spent a few years in Hillsboro, Oregon before moving to Grand Junction CO in May of 1989. He worked with his brother at Grand Junction Signs, and his son at Platinum Sign Company in Grand Junction. After moving out to the farm he fulfilled his dream of ranching.
He enjoyed hunting, ranching, playing guitar, magic, farming, telling stories, and most of all his family. His family and friends will always remember his sense of humor, and his giving heart. He was the life of the room and had many, many friends from around the country due to his jovial personality.
Visitation is at Legacy Funeral Home, 762 Horizon Drive; on Thursday 7-18-2019 from 4pm – 8pm
A funeral is scheduled for 11am on Friday 7-19-2019, Grand Junction Church of Christ at 2893 Patterson Road Grand Junction CO 81504; burial ceremony to follow at Palisade City Cemetery at 3529 Front St, Palisade, CO 81526 with a reception to follow at 3066 E ½ Road, Grand Junction CO 81504. Aaron Varbel a close family friend and fellow church member will officiate. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Mike Blackwelder’s life. The family would like to thank HopeWest Hospice Care for their amazing care. In lieu of flowers, please consider the needs of Mike's wife Pat Blackwelder.
Mike is survived by his wife, Pat Blackwelder; his children Stephanie Smith & Larry Smith; Mike Blackwelder Jr.; Roger Chad Blackwelder; 10 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild, of Grand Junction Colorado; his siblings, Gerald Blackwelder, of Montrose, CO; Roger Blackwelder, of Lake City FL; Bill Blackwelder, of Maitland FL; and many nieces; nephews; and cousins that he loved dearly. He is preceded in death by his parents, Flavil & Kate Blackwelder, of Worthington Springs Fl.; his sister Jean Whitley, of Bell FL.
Mike was born on November 14th in Orlando, Florida, to parents Flavil and Kate Blackwelder.
He was married to the love of his lifetime on 1-12-1970
Attended school in Orlando and Leesburg Florida, before starting his family.
Mike moved from Florida to Fairbanks Alaska in the early 70s where he opened Blackie Signs and was self employed for 12 years. After migrating back down south he spent a few years in Hillsboro, Oregon before moving to Grand Junction CO in May of 1989. He worked with his brother at Grand Junction Signs, and his son at Platinum Sign Company in Grand Junction. After moving out to the farm he fulfilled his dream of ranching.
He enjoyed hunting, ranching, playing guitar, magic, farming, telling stories, and most of all his family. His family and friends will always remember his sense of humor, and his giving heart. He was the life of the room and had many, many friends from around the country due to his jovial personality.
Visitation is at Legacy Funeral Home, 762 Horizon Drive; on Thursday 7-18-2019 from 4pm – 8pm
A funeral is scheduled for 11am on Friday 7-19-2019, Grand Junction Church of Christ at 2893 Patterson Road Grand Junction CO 81504; burial ceremony to follow at Palisade City Cemetery at 3529 Front St, Palisade, CO 81526 with a reception to follow at 3066 E ½ Road, Grand Junction CO 81504. Aaron Varbel a close family friend and fellow church member will officiate. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Mike Blackwelder’s life. The family would like to thank HopeWest Hospice Care for their amazing care. In lieu of flowers, please consider the needs of Mike's wife Pat Blackwelder.