Mike was born May 12, 1945, in Massillon, Ohio, and attended Kent State University and received a degree in education.  He married his wife Karen in Kent, Ohio, before their move to Fort Collins 48 years ago to pursue an advanced degree.  Their daughter Heather was born in Fort Collins and the family was engaged in Heather’s school, sports and music.

Mike was dedicated to serving students regardless of the time of day.  He was a creative problem solver who worked hard, and used his great sense of humor to put people at ease.  He was courageous and used his courage to make each day better than the last regardless of his chronic illnesses.

Mike enjoyed fishing, rooting on Colorado State University sports teams, and watching the Colorado Rockies and the Denver Broncos.

Mike passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Feb. 29, at Poudre Valley Hospital. He was a long time student and employee of Colorado State University, where he worked for Housing and Dining for more than 38 years. He served as the director of Operations until his retirement in July 2000.  He continued working for Housing and Dining Services after his retirement on the Summit Hall and Academic Village projects.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Elizabeth McCormick of Massillon, Ohio, and his sister and brother-in-law Harold and Patricia Grant.  He is survived by his brother and sister–in-law, Jeannie and Jim McCormick and family, nieces and nephews Joe Grant and family, Dawn Rohr and family, and Mitchell and Scott Laing and families.

Please join the family in a celebration of life from 2-4:30 p.m. on March 22 in the Lory Student Center at Colorado State University. In lieu of flowers the family asks contributions can be made in Michael’s  name to Rams Against Hunger at Colorado State University and the Larimer County Food Bank.