Obituary: Michael John Smith
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November 7, 1947 – February 15, 2023
Michael was a Navy a veteran and honored to be a member of the Grand County American Legion.
Best known as “The General”, Michael was a founding member of the Colorado Rangers — participating in parades, shootouts and western skits for many years.
Michael supported his family as a log home builder with Grand Lake Log Homes and recently retired to Bernalillo, New Mexico.
He is survived by his wife, Cathy Walton-Smith, son Sean Martino, and siblings George Smith, Judy Smith, and Rosie O’Hara.
Completely one of a kind, Michael beat the odds and lived to be 75. Happy Trails, General.
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