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BORN
1957
DIED
2023
E. Waggoner Obituary
Mike was a lifelong resident of Durango. E. Michael Waggoner was born in Durango, Colorado on February 27, 1957 to Jody and Ruth Waggoner. He grew up in the Breen area and graduated from Durango High School in 1975. Mike attended San Juan College, majoring in welding. He went on to become a Master welder and fabricator and left his indelible mark all over the Four Corners area. He was the welder/fabricator for the Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad for 18 years. He then went out on his own establishing Waggoner Welding that he operated until his passing.
He is survived by Gwen Williams whom he shared the last seven beautiful years of his life with and his sons Ryne and Nolan(Mikey) from former spouse of 27 years, Sherri Schaaf; Gwen's children Tyk, Sage and granddaughter Kynzlie, (Papa's Princess); brothers, Mitch (Jewel), Toby, and sisters, Jodie(Ray) Smith, Monica Patterson and Marsha (Tim) Gould.
A tribute to Mike will be held at the Bayfield Senior Center 111 W. South Street in Bayfield Colorado on Sunday November 5th from 1 - 3 PM. Food will be served.
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Memories and Condolences
for E. Waggoner
Nesbitt
November 8, 2023
I appreciate the short time I new Mike. Great guy with funny stories.
Bueno!!
Lois ( Kern) Liggett
November 1, 2023
Our condolences for the family
and many friends. We lived next
to Sheri and Mike on 6th, he was
always kind when I saw him.
He is at peace and may your
memories bring joy to your spirit.
May God Bless his Family.
Bob Brown
November 1, 2023
To the Waggoner family, I am sorry for your loss. I grew up with Mike, went to junior high and high school with him. You have my deepest condolences.
Dave & Jeana Werts
October 31, 2023
Mike was always such a joy to be around. Loved hearing his stories, seeing his smiling face and the kindness he exuded was always true and sincere. One of a kind precious cowboy! Riding high in the sky. Gods calling his angels home!
We shall see you on the Sunny side soon.
Harlan Steinle
October 30, 2023
Mike was a true craftsman, cowboy, welder extraordinaire, and just one damn good human being. His creations will live in the area forever, his mark of humanity on this earth will never be erased. Rest in Peace Mike-you earned it.
Greg Rentchler
October 30, 2023
Mike and Sherri were our best friends after arriving in Durango in 1978. They were that magical couple,formed from hardy CO stock, Mike rodeoed who married the rodeo Queen. Even years older,I looked up to Mike. Always ready to help anyone at anytime and never backed down. He will always be in my heart.
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