Stephen Michael Smith

Stephen Michael "Mike" Smith, 65, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love, on December 29, 2018. Mike was born on December 8, 1953 in Denver, Colorado. After growing up in Denver, Mike traveled around Colorado, California, and Arizona working as a construction site manager and carpenter. Mike's time working with Square One Construction was especially significant in his early career. He settled in Boulder and spent the last 15 years of his career working with his eldest son Casey in the Carpenter Shop at the University of Colorado Boulder. He was a master wood worker creating everything from a precious jewelry box to a grand hotel. His hard-working hands are a lasting legacy for many. He retired from CU Boulder in 2014 and moved to Laporte in 2017 to be closer to his eldest daughter, Jennifer. Mike loved many things including shooting pool, camping, boating, watching movies, taking baths, hanging out with old friends, and dishing up spaghetti on Wednesdays which will remain a tradition for years to come. Most of all he loved his family. His children whose lives are forever impacted were by his side through tremendous highs and lows and have gained strength Mike provided. Preceding Mike in death are his mother, Kathleen Cecilia "Peggy Jane" Smith and two sisters, Sherry Hamilton and Yvonne Dunn. Surviving Mike are sister Lindy King and spouse, Bob; sister Laurie Collard and spouse, Charlie; daughter Jennifer Cuningham and spouse, Jason; daughter Chelsy Cantelon and spouse, Leaf; son Casey Smith and spouse, Sarah; son Curtis Smith; and six grandchildren, Joel, Colin, Angelina, Kaeden, Isaac, and Gavin.