(from Michael's memorial service) Michael Anthony was born in Kansas City and lived his first six years in Grandview before moving to Harrisonville in 1986. After nine years of home schooling, he entered Harrisonville High School and graduated from there in 1999. While working on his collegiate studies at Longview Community College, Michael worked as a Wal-Mart associate where he was know for his helpful attitude. His many involvements throughout the years include Cornerstone Community Church, Kansas City Youth for Christ, Cedar Ridge Church and Awana Club.
	Michael will be fondly remembered for his easy-going temperament and wonderful sense of humor. He enjoyed cooking with a gourmet flair and mastering the many Sim computer games. His fun-loving spirit could be seen in his enjoyment of Veggie Tales and dressing in wacky costumes. Michael’s artistic talents were expressed in sculpture, drawing and creating beaded hemp jewelry. His paintings received awards at the county art show.
He loved music, attending music concerts and collecting nearly 200 Christian CD’s! Michael was a very special young man. He was marked by a compassion for people and it was seen in all he did. He will be remembered as a good son, brother. and friend. He was a willing servant of Christ volunteering at his church and serving six summers as a teen staffer at Circle C camp.
Super Mike	Michael demonstrated a concern for the welfare of others and looked to their interests first. He remained steadfast even when his life was difficult. His life may have been short in years, but it will be long in affect as he touched the lives of so many!

A memorial fund has been set up
in Michael’s honor at Circle C Camp.
Donations will go towards scholarships
to provide opportunities for more youth
to attend this fine Christian camp.
If you wish to make a contribution,
please send it to:

      Youth Front
      4715 Rainbow Blvd.
      Shawnee Mission, KS 66205
(Include Michael’s name on the check memo.)

A Celebration Service
September 22, 2001

Officiating Brent Heid & Jay Minnick Soloists Don High   How Great Thou Art Nicole High   Amazing Grace Emily Leach   It is Well Nova & Tim Surgeon   Crossing Over Jordan
	Facilities Cedar Ridge Church Service Arrangements Cornerstone Community Church

All the kids, however you can't see Kitty,
As Jessica leans forward to stop Christian
from poking Scotty in the eye,
Kitty falls off Jessica's lap.
You can see her hair behind Michael,
Looks like part of Michael's hair. '99

So here's one with Kitty and her big bobo '97

My older loves, Daddy in the middle. '95

What do you see my dear son?

I know it must be beautiful
I know that just seeing Jesus face to face
must be most wonderful of all!

If I could see what you see

would I cry at night missing you?

would I feel so sad that your gone?

would my heart still feel like someone wont let it go?

no tears, no pain, no fear, no disease,

I'd understand why God took you Michael...
If I could see what you see .

Love your mother
Patricia Bird 2002

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