- Date Of Birth: December 10, 1930
- Date Of Death: March 25, 2018
- State: Colorado
Mike John Arnold – Spirit Leader – ᎠᏓᏅᏙ ᏗᏓᏘᏁᎯ
December 10, 1930 – March 25, 2018
Mike passed away peacefully at his home in Palisade, Colorado on March 25, 2018 following a long
illness, surrounded by family. He was 87. Mike was born December 10, 1930 in Silt, Colorado to his
Native American Father and Mother, Otto Eugene Arnold and Mary Ramona Cruz Arnold. He was
preceded in death by his three brothers and six sisters. He is survived by his wife Elinor/Ellie (Clarke)
of 64 years. His two daughters; Sandy (Rex) Harman and Kathy (Andy) Valdez: four grandchildren;
Jenny (Scot) McConnaughay, Jeremy (Christina Madrid) Harman, AJ (Amy Wilkinson) Valdez, Jake
Valdez: seven great grandchildren; Aspen, Mila, Ethan, Cope, Tanner, Ava and MiaBella.
Battalion during the Korean conflict. One major conflict he was involved in was the epic battle at
Heartbreak Ridge.
well done. After retirement he became a member of the Palisade American Legion.
Mike graduated from the Utah Technical Trade school as a Journeyman Carpenter in Salt Lake City,
Utah. Using his education and experience he became a General Foreman and Superintendent in the
construction industry for 40 plus years. In 1985 he became a born again Christian changing his life
forever.
Mike was an extremely hard worker dedicated to his family, always helping anyone in need. He was a
jokester who liked to make people laugh. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping as well as working
with livestock. His greatest joy was bringing his family together for a three day Family Pow-Wow in
the mountains.
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7, 2018 at 1pm
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