2 Years Later :(
>> Sunday, May 17, 2009
I can hardly believe that it has been 2 years since my brother Michael passed away. It is like he went on a mission and I am ready for him to come home. I miss him so much. There is nothing better than a good Michael story. For those of you that knew him, you know that Mike was one of a kind. He was so funny and did crazy things. One thing that helps when we are feeling sad about him is to talk about him and tell funny stories. So I am asking all that knew Michael to leave a comment, tell a story, share a memory, or anything would make this week a whole lot better. (Please!!) It would be much appreciated! Help us keep his memory alive. You have no idea how much my family would love this (especially my mom). THANKS!!
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Honestly one of my favorite memories of Mike (other than him teasing me as a kid) is right before Grandpa LeSueur passed away. I took my whole family to Don's house to see him. Mike was there sitting by Grandpa when we got there. I got to talk to Mike for a while, which I hadn't really ever gotten to do as an adult. It was really nice and a great memory I'll keep with me. :-) Lauree
It seems unbelievable that Mike has already been gone for two years. I have lots of great memories of him. He was always so good to me. I was so lucky to have such a wonderful friend and cousin!!
-I remember Mike pumping me home on his bike from your house when it was dark when I was little.
-In junior high and high school he would always say hi to me when he saw me in the halls even though I was a couple of years younger than him.
-I remember going to a singles dance with him after his mission. The best part was riding in his Volkswagon Van. It was quite a ride!!
-I was also able to work at Classy Closets with Mike. I really enjoyed that. I didn't work in the same building with him. When he would come over to the building where I worked he would usually stop by my office to talk for a minute and say hi.
-He stained my entertainment center that I have in my home right now. He did a beautiful job! I love it and don't think I will ever be able to get rid of it!!
-We were able to spend some time with Mike at my dads cabin about six months before he passed away. Jason also had fun going fishing with Mike. Mike of course took the fish home to eat them!
-My favorite memory of Mike is when he was on his mission in Idaho. Me, my dad, and Ryan were on our way to Boise to visit my Grandma Redford. Your mom had sent us with a package to take to him. We called to talk to him before we dropped off the package to arrange the time, I think. Anyways, I ended up talking to him on the phone for a minute. At the end of our conversation he told me that he loved me. I about died! He was my older cousin! When I got off the phone and told my dad he laughed so hard. I remember that I told Mike I loved him too! I'm so glad now that I did!!!
I love this post already.
Thank you Lauree and Heidi. Your comments mean so much to me and you are bringing back memories.
I forgot about Mike pumping you home.
I will post again later after I decide what to say about Mike.
I still can't believe it has been two years. I also keep thinking that he will be returning from a mission or something. I also ran into Mike a lot at the single dances. Mike also attended my same singles ward for awhile and I got to know him a lot better. In fact, we would laugh our heads off after realizing that we dated some of the same girls. There were at least four that I can remember. In some ways, Mike felt like an older brother because he lived right behind me for 14 years. I also got to know him better at Classy.
My wife's family has kept this old table within her family for approximately 55 years now. My wife's grandma asked us if we wanted it when we first got married but indicated that it was in poor condition. We took it just to be nice and planned on tossing it. However, Mike came over one day and mentioned that he could make it look new again. Mike restored this crappy table and turned it into perfect shape for us. To this day, my wife's family continues to make comments about it and how good it looks. I always tell everyone that my cousin restored it. Some people still ask me for his number and ask if he can restore something for them.
Mike always had a way of making people laugh. He was great cousin / friend and will never be forgotten.
Steve LeSueur
Its Mom again. I decided to post my memories on my blog with pictures of Mike. This has been fun, I have been laughing and crying at he same time. He is so missed.
2 years really? Woww.. I just remember that Christmas('s) he was Santa, and he scared Jason to no end:) It's incredible. 2 years.. He was amazing.. The favorite, the goof ball and the clown.. Im soo proud of grandma and grandpa for how strong they have been. It's hard (obviously). And, I cant wait to see him again, 'till we ALL see him again! Im lookin' forward to it..
Just thinking about you today. Hope you have a great day. I'll vall you later.
Mike was a little shy at the fam reunions, but he always had a smile. I would migrate over to where he was because he was so easy to talk to. Unfortunately I didn't get to grow up with him, but after I moved to AZ I decided I wanted to hang out with him and get to know him better. We were both single and only working at the time. He had just moved out to Tempe (? I think) and I saw him at Don & Sandy's with Grandpa. We talked for a while and went out to Golden Spoon. I felt like I was on a "date" when we went cuz we had never hung out alone. He was so sweet and such a gentlemen. He was just laid back and kind to everyone. I got his # and called him a couple of times I think. I wish we hung out more. I miss him. But I will NEVER forget what a wonderful person he was. He was very hard working and THE BEST with kids! Love you Mike!!!! I'm sorry it hurts to grieve about him though.
I loved being with you and Michael at Grandma Nelson's house. Mike was always running around exploring this and that outside and asking Grandma if she needed any help. Mike also would talk and visit with anyone. You could count on Michael to sit and visit with Norman or Keith when no one else did (because no one really knew them). Michael was always so nice to me at school when I was a sophomore and he a senior. Though he did ask me quite often why I was dating "you know who" and how was I supposed to respond to that? :-) He was also always welcoming and friendly to me when we would come over for Christmas dinner when your other brothers seemed they could have cared less or didn't know who we were. :-) (and that was ok too)
Chad says that Michael was always so friendly. Always greeting people in the halls at Mesa High.
He was just an all around nice guy! Who is will always be missed!
Hi my name is April. I am an ex-girlfriend of Mike's. I wanted to let you know that Mike spoke so highly of you when we would go out on date's. He loves his twin sister! As he did his whole family. We went out on a lot of dates and had a lot of fun. He always made me laugh. We stayed very good friends til the very end. I actually talked to him the day before he died. We had deep conversation and also had silly conversation. He was one of my best friends and I miss him so much. I can't believe it's already been 2 years. I'm sorry for your families loss and I'm thinking of you today. Mike was a GREAT guy. He is loved and missed.
As Russell commented at Mike's funeral--Michael was everyone's favorite; and he was mine too.
Mike had a special innocence about him. It seemed like when I was growing up I was always the last one to get the "joke," and I think Michael took after his Aunt Elaine a little bit in this area. I loved that about him!
I have told this before, but my son Bob reminded me of this some time ago. One day Michael called Grandma and Grandpa LeSueur's house by mistake--he meant to call "time." Anyway, Bob LeSueur happened to be there and answered the phone. Mike said "Is this the time number? And Bob (recognizing Mike's voice) said, "The time is 12:15 p.m." Michael then recognized Bob's voice and said, "Bob, what are you doing at the time place?"
I was so impressed by Mike's unconditional love that he exhibited to his stepchildren. It takes a special person to take on that role; but he stepped up to the plate.
I didn't appreciate what beautiful work Mike did until I saw the entertainment center that he stained for Don and Sandy. He had a special talent!
Mike was always so sweet and considerate to me. I feel so blessed to be his aunt.
Aunt Elaine
I always think of Michael when our kids were growing up and we had a gate between our back fence and Don & Sandy's. He was always so kind to the kids, and to any animals we had (mostly dogs, and a few rabbits). He also taught Steven & Ryan & Darren how to catch geckos and tie them to sticks, for entertainment purposes. :-)
All 3 of our kids worked for Classy, too, at one time or another, and got to be around Michael again, and be reminded of what a sweetheart he always was.
I will be happy to see him again someday--and his genuine smile. He is loved--and missed.
from Aunt Patricia
All of these comments made me cry. I can't think of anything specific about Michael, just that he was such a sweetie. Shy, kind, quiet, but funny. I love how loved he is and am grateful for his family and how much I love all of you guys.
I can't believe it's been two years. My goodness...
I just remember the "twins". It was such a novelty. I remember him being such a nice boy. Him and Melanie were so cute. I remember him getting so dirty at the Family Reunions in Prescott. I don't know why I remember that, but those were good times. When he got older and we had the opportunity to visit with him, he was so easy to talk to and just so nice. He sure loved his family.
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