We have had a hard week. Our beloved husband, father and friend passed away in an airplane crash on Tuesday the 11th. He was returning home from a trade show in Colorado. When he didn't show up we called the airport, and search and rescue was sent out to look for him. Around noon on Wednesday, we found out the devastating news that our father, and best friend did not survive the crash. Search and Rescue thought they would not be able to get him off the mountain until Saturday at the soonest, because of bad weather. After having a family prayer to calm the elements so they could bring him home, we received a phone call about an hour later saying the mountain was clear of the storm, and they were going up to bring our Dad home. It was truly a miracle. We have had so much support from so many family and friends, we would like to thank you all. Your prayers are definitely felt. We love you all!There will be a viewing on Sunday the 16th from 6-8 at the 4th/5th ward building at545 E 400 N Price UT
On Monday morning there will be a viewing form 9 - 10:30 and the funeral begins at11:00 at the stake center at 150 S. 500 E. Price UT
The last night that we were with our Husband/Dad/Grandpa, we had rented Indiana Jones. Because the movie is not appropriate for Andrew, we set up Finding Nemo in the other room. He did good for about the first 1/2 hour, but then he kept coming in and watching Indiana Jones. So we kept taking him back into the other room, and finally Mike went in and sat with him. Marcy was feeling bad that he was missing the show, so she went in and told him it was her turn to be with Andrew. He simply said, "Are you kidding, I'm hanging out with my little buddy. This is where I want to be." Little did we know those few precious hours with Andrew would be the last. We will forever be thankful for them.
He was also Bishop of a student ward here in Price, in which he touched so many lives. Last night Wednesday the 12th, a bunch of those students got together and wrote letters to Bishop about what they wanted to tell him before he left us. They got helium balloons, and attached the message to the balloons. Around 120 people went to the airport, and Colleen let go of the first balloon and yelled "I love you Babe!" Everyone else released their balloons, and Andrew did as well. When the balloons were all floating in the air we told Andrew to say Good bye Grandpa, and he looked up at the Moon and waved his hand and yelled "Goodbye Grandpa!!" It was a truly touching moment. One we will never forget. We now tell Andrew that Grandpa went to go live with Jesus. And tonight while Spencer asked Andrew where Heavenly Father lives, he pointed up to heaven. Spencer then asked him who else lives in heaven...Andrew answered, "Jesus!" Spencer asked again, "Who else lives in heaven?" Andrew told him, "Grandpa!" Dad loved his grandkids so much! He will truly be missed. He was able to be there for the blessing of our new baby, Monson. During that meeting we heard him bear his testimony of the Gospel. He also said, never ever go a day without telling those you love that you love them. So I am relaying that message, go and tell those you love that you love them, and do it everyday!! We love you and thank you again for your support and prayers.
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Mike was an inspiration to me. When he got called to be my bishop I was really excited! Then i got scared. I loved this man, and really looked up to him. I didn't think i could talk to him as a bishop. I thought it would make things awkward after that. But nope. Mike was the man who put all that behind him and made it perfectly clear that he loved you to pieces and wanted the best for you. you didn't leave that house with a smile, and as far as that goes, you cant enter that house without smiling either. The Loveless Family has turned that place into a small piece of heaven. I don't think the phase work hard, play hard worked for Mike, He made work his play. He was always playing. Its not easy to not have the time of your life and agree with him when he says, "Life is Good" Mike was always there for me when i needed him. From being my temple escort, to my bishop, to the icecream report. I don't know if he did that at all before, but when he was made our bishop in the college 2nd ward, one of the first things he did in bishopric meeting is make me and the ward clerk give an icecream report every time we met. It was endearing to know that he cared so much! I remember one of my first assignments was to see how much it would cost for a projector. He wanted to get a projector and use it for family night. He loved us college kids so much. When he got called to be the bishop, we had been trying to get him to come to Lake Powell with the institute. He said he had trade show and would be out of town. So when he got the call to be bishop, he skipped trade show to be with us kid. Trying to get to know us. He didn't tell me that till later, but i was impressed with the dedication this man had for us. He was such a kid. You never would know that he was over 50. (besides the lack of hair.) I looked at how Mike and Colleen were together. I am sure i speak for many when i say many of us want our marriages to be as rich as his. This was a good example of a family man, and if i could be half of what he is, i think i would be doing rater well. Mike Loveless was Man among men, and i count my time with him as one of my greatest blessings. Thank you so much for sharing your loving Husband, Father with me. I love you guys so much. I realize that so much of who Mike is, is his family. You are like a feed back loop of fun and happiness, and just good things. I love to walk into your home. You can tell a righteous family that loves the lord lives there. Thank you for sharing all of that with me.
Ryan Jensen
Correction: "You didn't leave his that house WITHOUT a smile"
When i got the news about our dear bishop in the stake, it made me so sad. 2 years ago this very same thing happened to my family. my uncle was killed in utah lake in a plane crash. during trials like these you cant help but let everyone know how much you love them now because you never know when the next time you will see them again. bishop loveless was awesome and he will be missed so very much. your family was such an example to me because of how happy you all are, and how happy he was. you all are just so contagious! im so grateful for the opportunity i had to know bishop and know his family. he will be missed.
Mike was an incredible father even for those who only stayed there for a short period of time. He just wouldn't get home without his unforgetabble and own smile. When he came home from anywhere that he went without Colleen the first thing he would do was almost shout "hey babe" and go looking for her to give his loving hug. When he didn't have what to say, thats not like mike cause he alwas had something to say, he would just say "Paula, Life is Good, isn't it?". He was never on time for certain things but the actual reason is that he loved to stop every corner of the way to talk to everybody even just to say hi or make a joke or something to meke them smile. He loved to see everybody smilling, specially kids, its like he was a kid again!! I love him very much and all you family! Thanks for giving me this opportunity of living with you for that year, it was a blessing!
Paula Villela
Colleen!
I didn't get to talk to you at the funeral, but I wish I could have. I think you and Mike had the most amazing marriage, and I always wanted to have a marriage just like yours. You are both such great examples to me, and I always felt so at home in your house. Thank you for keeping me alive by feeding me in high school and college. Some of my best memories were in your house. You and Mike are like my second parents. You have the most wonderful family, and I'm so blessed to know such great people. Mike was the most awesome, most creative, and spiritual guy. We are so blessed to have the gospel and know that all is well with Mike. I will never forget when he got my car out of that ditch with a forklift. Or when we wanted to eat pie in your hotel room in California and we didn't have utensils, so Mike found some garbage bags to stick over our hands. That was so fun! I love you Colleen, and I love your family. I hope you are doing well, and I will come visit the next time I'm in Price. You and Mike are the best!
With love,
Cindy Bradshaw Balling
kcballing.blogspot.com
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