Michael "Mike" H. Coleman
January 17, 1951 ~ July 7, 2022
Born in:
Peoria, Illinois
Resided in:
Reno, Nevada
Mike was born in Peoria, Illinois to parents Walter and Martha “Pat” Coleman. He was raised in Eugene, Oregon where he was a graduate of Churchill High Class of 1969 and graduate of the University of Oregon with a business degree in Marketing.
Mike was a high school track and decathlon champion. He loved to ski, golf, travel and had a keen interest in music and history! He possessed the most amazing intellect, memory and sense of recall. Loved it when his friends called him to get the answer to a trivia question.
Mike travelled extensively with his work in corporate retail management for many years before moving to Aptos, CA for a career in Real Estate and in Sales and Marketing. In Aptos, he met his soulmate, the love of his life, wife Judy.
They were married for 25 wonderful years and traveled the world together and with their Rotarian friends. After retirement Mike and Judy moved to Reno, NV. where they met special neighbors and friends.
Mike is survived by his wife Judy Kithcart Coleman, his Aunt Eleanor Shane, loving siblings Dr. Randall Coleman(Carol), Debbie Sittner (Fred), Sharon Clark (Dale) and brother-in-law Alan Kithcart. Mike is loving Uncle to Chris, Kevin and Doug Sittner, Crissy Coleman, Jenny Pierce and to five great nephews, many cousins and friends. He was also lifelong friends with Paul Bennett, Ron Schacher (Heidi), Greg Schacher (Shirley) and their families.
Mike sends to each of you who knew him a fond smile with his bright azure blue eyes sparkling. He knew he was loved and loved you right back with his whole heart. He sends farewell for now! Think of him with laughter and happy memories shared!
A celebration of life will be held the weekend of September 24-25 in Reno, NV.
Memories of Mike can be shared online in his “family album” located at Berge Pappas Smith Chapel of the Angels website: https://www.bergepappassmith.com/obits/michael-mike-h-coleman/
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I will love you forever sweetheart!
Your Judy
The time we spent together in Westwood was all to brief. Listening to you talk about Mike gave us the feeling as if we knew him. He most of been a wonderful man to have someone as caring & loving as you. We are looking forward to our paths crossing again.
Dear Judy,
How deeply blessed you both were to have spent twenty-five blissful years together.
Your devotion to Mike was testimony to this ideal pairing.
My most sincere condolences.
In support,
Denise
We didn’t get to spend much time with you Mike. But you made Judy Happy. That says it all.
Mike was the brother I never had. I have no words to express how much I will miss him. We could say a couple words to each other and we both would smile because we both knew what we were thinking. I know we will see each other again. Until that day! I love you Bro!
I can’t imagine anyone fighting harder to survive than Mike did or anyone fighting harder to help him survive than you did, Judy. He ended up with several good years he wouldn’t have had without you. We are glad we got to know you both.
of our time with you two. On the bright side, to this day I can still feel how sore my stomach got from laughing at Mike’s wit while playing cards with you two or even on the slopes skiing. Mike was just a wonderful human being and we will all miss him so very much. Big hugs to you Judy. With much love, Ron and Jane
It was a joy to have Mike and Judy as our next door neighbors. Mike was gracious and kind. It was an honor to have known him.
we have many fond memories of Mike, including spending time with him on a trip to the Greek islands and Croatia, and with Niles Rotary events. Mike’s attitude and spirit were amazing. Love to Judy as she cherishes the memories of Mike.
God Bless you Mike. You’re a beautiful soul. I’ll miss you. Until then keep sending your sweet soulmate, Judy, your joyful memories and blessings.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Kay Holcomb
We feel so blessed to have had such a special and close relationship with you, Mike. You enriched our lives so
much. We have so many wonderful
memories to keep in our hearts. You are forever with us.
Judy, please know that our hearts and love are with you, and we hope you know that we are always there for you. We thank you for your devotion, love, and commitment to our Mike. You are one of the strongest women I know, and we love you. We pray for you as we know you have temporarily lost your soulmate, but I know he will always be with you, still loving you. RIP Mike. Uncle Mike, dear friend.
So sorry to read of Mike’s passing. So sad. He was a wonderful person I feel blessed to have known