Michael Francis Meadows' Obituary
Michael F. Meadows, age 64, has finally found peace following a 10 year valiant battle with COPD when he passed away on March 1, 2017. Michael was born on January 21, 1953 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Arthur and LaDean Roberts Meadows. He married Polley Clough on May 12, 1972 in Ogden, Utah.
Michael was raised in Roy, Utah until his family moved to Longmont, Colorado during his junior year of high school, he graduated from Longmont High School. After Michael and Polley were married they returned to Colorado until their work took them to southern California, in 1987 they returned to Utah. Michael loved fishing at Otter Creek with his cousins and staying at the cabin there, he really enjoyed the outdoors, camping and hunting with his Dad, his son, brothers in law and his nephews. Family was so very important to Michael, he eagerly looked forward to family gatherings and family reunions where he was able to be close to the ones he loved playing games and listening to music. Michael had an incredible sense of humor and he maintained that sense of humor to the end.
He is survived by his wife Polley of Layton, Utah; son Jay (Eliana) Meadows of West Valley City, Utah; daughter Janie (Kenny) Meadows; 4 grandchildren, Vanessa Ramirez; Michelle Meadows; Jackie Stauffer and Jessica Stauffer; great-grandchildren; Sisters, Cindy (Mike) Newman of Pueblo, CO and Sheri (John) Knott of Dacono, CO and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Dale Ray Meadows.
In honor of the wonderful life that Michael lived, his family will honor him at a later date in the way he loved most, uniting together for a family gathering and barbecue sharing stories, memories and music.
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