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Ronald Pankau
February 27, 2020
Great young man who fought hard to the end. Great attitude.
Ronald Pankau
February 26, 2019
Great family , great support from all of them . He knew they were there for him.
bob et al bell
March 13, 2016
Don, Aimee, Kevin, Joe & Julie =
So so sorry to you all. I was happy to see or meet you all again. We, as expressed to Don, think about you all often. Don't want to lose touch again. So many great memories. Bob's is not always the greatest, but thanks Aimee for reminding me of my limited but now memorable times with Michael, I was blessed to have the Lamp-nears in my life during more youthful times!
Aimee & Don, your dedications to Mike & Julie were so hearfelt, loving & expressive. I know that I and all of the memorialists were so moved and felt very close to you and your family, thank you. Have to remember how lucky & blessed to have these wonderful people in our lives. Not to lose touch again.
(Mr. Dan Cook will always be recalled for his renaming of the Lanpheres, another memory I'll always cherish.)
All our love.
The Bells
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Tom R.
March 11, 2016
Don, Aimee, Kevin & Joe,
We are all very fortunate to have had Mike in our lives. He was an inspiration to all of us on how to live life to the fullest and enjoy every minute. From Glenview to Boulder to Vail and everywhere in between I will always be thankful for the great memories I have of Mike.
Thinking of all of you,
RJ & Teri Abrams
March 10, 2016
Mike possessed a spirit as big as the outdoors he loved. Our time here is fleeting, but Mike was lucky to have found his passions and live them. He will be missed deeply by those he left behind, his life a bittersweet and everlasting memory to all he touched. Though our friendship was brief, our lives are richer for having known him. RJ & Teri #werideforlanphere
March 10, 2016
Dear Aimee, I just heard about Michael. I am so sorry for you and your family. Just know that you are loved and we are thinking about you. Love, Kay, Chad and Brett Laurie
Ron Pankau
March 9, 2016
Celebrate the great life Michael had.Though his time here was way too short, it was full and surrounded by great friends and family.
March 7, 2016
Dear Lanphere family, we are sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved Michael. May God lift his face toward you and grant you peace. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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