Colin H. Michaels
March 14, 1989 ~ February 22, 2010
Resided in:
Marshall, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Marshall – Colin Harris Michaels, 20, passed away Monday, February 22nd at his home in Marshall. He would have been 21 years old on March 14.
Colin was a high honors graduate of Madison High School. He was a student at UNC Wilmington and Cape Fear Community College, and was working at Roman Macaroni Grill. Colin was preceded in death by his grandfather, Sidney Held and his uncle, Cary Held.
Surviving are his parents, Steve Michaels and Marilyn Held and sister, Hayley, of Marshall; his grandparents, Dorothy Michaels of Weaverville, Franklin Michaels of Pittsburgh and Edith Held of Mars Hill; uncle, David Michaels of Los Angles; uncle and aunt, Drew and Janet Wilson of San Francisco; aunt and uncle, Carol and Jim Crawford of Pittsburgh; many great aunts, uncles and cousins and his puppy Marlow. Colin leaves behind many good friends in Marshall, Asheville and Wilmington. Colin’s infectious smile, great sense of humor and perceptive incite into people and life will live on in those who knew him.
Services and burial in Asheville will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cure Epilepsy, 730 N. Franklin St., Suite 404, Chicago, IL 60654.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Colin’s family~~Steve, Marilyn and Hayley. Although we cannot fathom the depth of your grief, we love Colin as our own and share deeply in your loss. We will cherish the memories of Colin’s sweet smile, handsome face and infectious laughter forever. He brightened every room he entered and we will miss him beyond measure.
With all our love and deepest, most heartfelt sympathy,
Roddy, Robyn, Benj, Nate & David Michalove
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you, Marilyn,Steve and Hayley. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We will always cherish the memories of Colin. The years of soccer, friendship he and Spencer shared and the times at our house we will keep close to our hearts. He was a wonderful young man. He will be greatly missed. Love, Russ,Karen,Brandon,Spencer and Bonnie Jo Blevins
Marilyn and Steve,
Words cannot express how sorry we are for the loss of a wonderful son. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May God give you the comfort you need.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I am so sorry to hear of your tremendous loss.
Marilyn & Steve,
May God Bless & Comfort you during this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
You all are in my thoughts and my prayers. I am so sorry about your loss.
Steve and family,
I am deeply sorry for the loss of your son and brother. May God keep you in his lovng arms during your difficult times.
Marilyn, Steve & Haley,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. So sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of tremendous loss. Colin will be deeply missed.
Marilyn, Steve and Haylee,
I am so saddened to hear about Colin. I cannot imagine how deeply you are hurting now. Please know that I and everyone at Blue Ridge Homes are thinking of you and are willing to help in any way possible. Please let us know if we can help you in any way.
My thoughts and prayer and love are with you in your loss and sorrow
We are so sorry to hear of your precious loss. Our son, Walker, was one of Colin’s roommates at UNC-W and considered Colin one of his best college friends. May God’s mercy and grace comfort you and your family.
Marilyn – just wanted you to know
how very sorry I was to hear about
your loss,,,,I know words can’t
begin to help you through this
terrible tragedy but I wanted you
to know I was praying for you and
your family.
Debbie Giezentanner
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Michaels Family, The Bible teaches us that to be absent from the body, is to be present with the Lord. Colin is home today. What I remember most is what a good, well mannered little boy he was. I will always cherish those memories. I am thinking of you guys, during this most difficult time. Ricky, Teresa and Rick Ingram
Marilyn I am so sorry about your loss , If we can do anything to help please let us know .
Marilyn, we are all thinking about you and very sorry for your loss.
Dear Michaels Family,
We are so deeply saddened by the news of Colin’s untimely passing. He was a wonderfully brilliant young man with a bright future ahead of him. There must be a reason he was taken so soon, although we can’t imagine why. Colin is in God’s hands, where he has peace and enjoys the glorious surroundings of heaven. You are all in our constant thoughts and prayers.
Love and prayers,
David, Wanda, Ashley, Audra and Alex Robinson
Steve, Marilyn, and Hayley,
I am so sad to find out about Colin. You and your family are in my thoughts. I hope you can find comfort from each other and from your friends.
Marilyn, I am so saddened by the news of your son. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Judy
Marilyn I am so sorry. You and your family will be in my prayers. Please don’t hesitate to let me know if I can do anything for you.
Marylin, Steve, and Hayley,
I am so sorry to hear about Colin. He was a great person. My thoughts are with you.
Hayley, Marilyn, and Steve,
I know you have to be lost right now. Colin was such a bright light in so many lives. He grew up in a family that has that effect on people. As you face the darkness of his loss, know that we whose lives you each have brightened are with you in spirit. Reach for us if you need us. It’s your turn to be held.
(I am here if you need me, Hayley.)
You will be missed Colin. You were a great guy. I wish I had had more time with you as I am sure others do as well. Wherever you are, see you when I get there.
Steve Marilyn Hayley, I am so sorry for your loss.I have watched Colin grow up,seeing him here every 5 or 6 weeks cuting his hair.I enjoyed talking to him and watching him turn into a supper young man.Youall are in my thoughts and prayers
Sorry for you loss. Colin was such a great person. He will be missed
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. I’m so sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry about Colin. He was such a great friend to Aaron and such a pleasant young man to be around. I remember his sweet smile and his quick mind. He will be greatly missed by so many people.
I am so sorry for your loss. Colin was a wonderful young man, and a great friend to J.T, and to both my boys. I will miss his smile! Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Jeff, Melissa, JT & Chris Peel
Colin you will forever be in flip-flops and shorts with a smile reguardless of the season! Your classmates and myself with always remember your intellegence and presence.
Please know that I am deeply sorry for your grief. I worked with Steve Michaels at Blue Ridge and met Colin when he was so young. My prayers are with your family.
I do not know this family, but I am so very sorry for your loss. My heart hurts for you.
Steve, Marilyn and Hayley,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to each one of you and to Colin’s extended family and friends. Colin was a gifted, bright, and handsome young man who was loved by so many~including our family. We have many fond memories of Colin visiting our home….he made us laugh and smile. He was a precious friend to Katie and was always there for her. You raised an amazing son. Thank you for sharing him with us. Bruce, Sue, Katie and Joey Estridge
Marilyn & Steve, Words can not even begin to express my heartfelt grief at your loss. He was a terrific young man & was loved by so many of his peers. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Sandi Hill
My Haylie Bear, I am so sorry you are having to go through this. You are such a strong & beautiful young lady & Colin was so proud of you & loved you so much! I pray for God to give you grace, strength & comfort during this difficult time. I love you girl & you will always be my Haylie Bear! If you need me please feel free to call or e-mail me.
Love ya, Sandi Hill
I know my mother already expressed her deepest sympathy for the pain that your family must be experiencing but, I wanted to say that both my brothers and I found a truly great friend in Colin. My only regret is that I was not able to spend more time with him. Colin’s sense of humor and whit were unmatched and he always brightened the room. He will be genuinely missed. My family’s thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Steve, Marilyn, & Hayley,
We are so sorry for your tremendous loss. Colin was such an extraordinarily intelligent young man with a wonderful sense of humor. He was certainly a pleasure to teach, and an awesome friend to Derek. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
marilyn my heart is with you in this time love tim
May the memories you hold in your heart bring healing and peace to your soul, during this time and on.
Our hearts and prayers go out to you!!
Colin will be missed. His sense of humor priceless!!!
I was never privileged to spend much time with Colin but the time i spent with him will never be forgotten. He always had a certain nature about him that no one could duplicate. Your family will always be in my prayers and Colin H. Michaels will be in everyone’s heart forever.
Marilyn, Steve and Haley,
Know that you are all held in loving thoughts and prayers. Colin was such a wonderful boy/man and his passing is not only a great loss for you, but for our entire community and the world at large.
In great sadness and love, Beth, Sasha, Ayla and Hali
Steve, Marilyn and Hayley,
We are Nate’s grandparents in Cumming, GA. We are so sorry for your loss. Colin visited our home several times with Nate and we enjoyed him so. He had a great sense of humor and was always very well-mannered.
We will miss him also. Our prayers are with you all during this most difficult time.
David and Wanda Hyde
Memories of Colin as such a sweet and curious young child…then laughing with him this past October over his road trip stories…a beautiful, bright young man…so glad he was able to make that trip.
We hold you in our hearts.
I realize there are no words profound enough to bring you the peace you so desperately need right now, but please know you are being lifted up by many in prayer.
It has been a pleasure to get to know both of your children. They are amazing people & a testament to your parenting skills. I admire you all. Stand strong & be of good courage!
Peace to you~
Cindy Rice
(former) MHS front office secretary
Dear Marilyn, Steve and Hayley,
With great sadness we heard the terrible news of your beloved Colin. You are in our hearts and thoughts as we wish you peace and strength.
My heart goes out to the family and close friends of Colin. We don’t know the answer to why he was taken at such a young age but we do know that God has a reason. No one will ever forget Colin and the huge impact he had on many peoples lives. He was kind, intelligent, funny, just an all around great guy. He will be missed, but never forgotten.
Steve and Marilyn, words fail to express condolence at your loss of Colin. Just know of my thoughts and prayers for your family.
MARILYN MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU .KEEP THE FAITH .LUVENIA ANNE FEASTER
Marilyn,Steve,Hayley,
My heartfelt sympathy and prayers are with all you.May God bless and keep all you in His loving arms.
Steve,
While there is nothing that I can say to comfort you during this difficult time, please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers and in the thoughts and prayers of all of us at the Mars Hill Medical Center.
I am sorry to hear about the loss of Colin. I knew him for only a short time as his mathematics instructor at Cape Fear Community College since January. May God give you comfort in your time of grief and loss.
We’re so sorry for your loss. UNCW Seahawk Mail
We here at UNC-Wilmington was sorry to hear of Colin’s passing. Our University family wishes to express our deepest sympathy to you and your family. May God be with you in your time of mourning.
Our prayers are with you.
Steve and family, I am so sorry for the loss of Colin. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Janie
marilyn,
Just wanted to say how deeply sorry i am to hear of your loss. And that you and your family
are in my thoughts and prayers. If there’s anything i can do please let me know. With much love jennifer pena
Steve and Marilyn,
I’m so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you.
We are sorry to hear your loss, our Son Vishesh considers one of his closet friends in Wilmington. May his soul rest in peace. We have heard nothing but good things about Colin.
I am so sorry about your loss. Please know that your family is in my prayers. I hope that you will find some peace and comfort during this difficult period.
my prayers are with you!
Colin was on of the coolest down to Earth guys I have ever met. We worked together in Wilmington and now work will never be the same. On the worst of days Colin could cheer me up. My love and sorrow goes out to the family of Colin. Just know he is in a better place now because God would never turn down a soul so special as Colins. Rest in Peace brother, you will never be forgotten.
To part of my extended family-
There are truly no words to express the pain you must be going through, however there are endless to describe the wonderful Colin. I am lucky to have grown up alongside such a genuine soul. I love you all, and will be thinking of you during this time.
Colin provided inspiration to everyone around him. He wasn’t concerned with the ‘daily noise’, instead, was consumed by the bigger picture that life has to offer. Honestly, I’ve yet to meet someone without a flaw and Colin is the closest anyone would come. I’ll be praying for his family in wake of this tragedy.
Collin will forever be looked at in the eyes of my heart as one of the many of brothers. I never saw him without his ‘infectous’ smile on, it usually followed a great deal of infectous laughter throughout the whole of our family. Whether it was riding the bus long distances with nothing to do, or scheming up some practical joke to play on whom ever of us were not around for the planning there of. All the way to the mascot we managed to steal from, and then give back to, N Henderson after brutally beating them on the field. Collin was the very first person I was introduced to in Mars Hill when I moved here at age 9. Ive played more of my lifes soccer with him then without, and I watched him grow into a truely good person. He had a wondorful soul that I can surely say will be forever intertwined with all of us whom consider Collin a brother.
And you will always make us smile.
MARILYN I’M SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR SON YOUR IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS
RUBY
My heart goes out to you all in this dark time – Colin was a wonderful friend to my son Trevor, I recall many soccer games and much laughter from our boys’ hilarious antics. He will be greatly missed and always remembered as a special person and a fantastic friend.
Hayley,
I’m so very sorry about Colin. My thoughts are with you.
Steve, extending my deepest sympathy for you in your loss. And hoping, too, that comfort and peace may come to you.
Marilyn, Steve and Haley, We can not imagine your loss and words cannot express our sorrow. Our prayers are with all of you. I recall Marilyn bring a baby Colin to my office, Wide eyeed and all smiles. I remember seeing the same smile on a young Colin playing soccer. And I rememeber several years ago seeing that same smile on a very confident and handsome young man enjoying his senior year.
All our love and prayers.
Scott, Vanessa and Eli
I always loved spending time with Colin, especially sitting around in his room at home talking about nothing in particular. I’d like to think we understood each other, as similar as we are. I have always felt so welcome in your home Marilyn, Steve and Hayley, thank you for sharing your son/brother with me while he was here and I wish you all the best from the bottom of my heart.
Steve,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I know there are no words that could ever bring you enough comfort during this time but, just know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dear Marylin and family I am deeply sorry for your lose. My prayers are with you
MARILYN MY PRAYERS ARE WITH .KEEP THE FAITH .LUVENIA ANNE FEASTER
Today we celebrate the life of our dear neighbor and friend, Colin and say our goodbyes as his time with us has ended. We were so fortunate to have him in our lives, to have welcomed him to our little holler as an infant almost 21 years ago, to have shared many good times with him and his family over the years, to watch a beautiful friendship bond form between him and our son Daniel when they were toddlers that thrived and strengthened over the years, to their life as housemates in Wilmington…to this day. Steve and Marilyn and Hayley, you have always been there for us (like when we became the dreaded houseguests that would never leave during the blizzard of 93) and we are here for you now, in the weeks to come, always. Colin, thank you for being a part of our household and our hearts. We celebrate today who you are: a loyal, dear friend to our son, a wonderful, helping neighbor, a loving brother and strong advocate for your sister, a loving son,
a prince of a person so kind and sensitive to others. Good night, sweet prince.
Marilyn, Steve and Hayley,
My heart aches in learning of Colin’s passing. Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss’?my thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Our hearts and prayers go out to you in this time of great sadness.
Steve, I am so sorry for the loss of your son. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Marilyn,
You and your family are in my thoughts and I hope you know I am there for you, in any way I can be of help. I can only say how much I have always admired you as a mother and how lucky Colin was to have you, just as he was such a gift to you and everyone who knew him. Love you.
Dina
Steve and family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Steve,
may you find peace, support and healing from this most difficult trial. I will continue to pray for you and your family.
Rob
Dear Steve, Marilyn, and Hayley,
I was saddened to learn of Colin’s passing, and am sorry for your grief. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Laura Criss(BRC-Madison)
Dear Mr & Mrs. Michaels and Hayley,
I wanted to write and express my condolences on behalf of myself and the students at the UNCW Catholic Center. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve the loss of Colin. There are no words to say that begin to touch such a loss so just know that we are thinking of you.
We were so sad to hear about Colin. We have our sweet memories of him and our boys playing together when they were little. I fed him popsicles and he loved them!! He will be remembered as the sweet loving young man that he grew up to be. We are here for you all if you need us. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Marilyn, I am so sorry about your son. You are such a wonderful person. My prayers are with you. Anything that I could do please let me know. Barb Dias
I was so saddened to hear of Collin’s death. He was in my honors English II class and was a wonderful writer and a fine young man. I will always remember his contagious laughter and sweet smile. I am so sorry for your loss.
we feel for pass on of Hons.Mr.Colin H. Michaels. may his soul rest in peace.
well he has his un-paid contact funds here .plesae who ever is his next of kin should contcat us for the urgent payment.
thanks
Ecowas commission
we feel for pass on of Hons.Mr.Colin H. Michaels. may his soul rest in peace.
well he has his un-paid contact funds here .plesae who ever is his next of kin should contcat us for the urgent payment.
thanks
Ecowas commission
I’m only now learning of this… I’m so sorry… what a bright light, dimmed…