Michelle Wennerstrom Obituary

Michelle Alexander Wennerstrom passed away at 54 years old on November 30th of 2023.

Michelle (Mitch) was born in Denver, Colorado to Ron Alexander and Dorothy Rubner on August 9th, 1969. She grew up in Delta, Colorado, where she graduated high school. She then ventured to Durango, Colorado where she graduated from Fort Lewis College. After marrying Robert Wennerstrom, they had two children together, Kira Wennerstrom Gullion (Jacob Gullion), and Paige Wennerstrom. While renovating houses, raising two little girls, and teaching, Mitch earned her master's degree in English education. While studying at Fort Lewis, she enjoyed performing in numerous theatre productions, and flourished in every roll she was given. As much as she enjoyed acting, she felt her calling was educating younger generations.

After teaching at Piedra Vista High School, she moved on to educate the children of Bayfield Middle School. For over 20 years, she taught the value of kindness and empathy through resolution of hate. By instructing her students to write a letter to forgive any hatred they harbored, she instilled the power of forgiveness to thousands of young men and women.

Through her education career, she has gained many friends. Her colleagues all agree she could light up the room with her laugh and smile. Even through the hard times, she couldn't help cracking a joke to lighten the mood. We will all miss her loving personality and laugh.

Mitch is survived by her children Kira Gullion and Paige Wennerstrom, son-in-law (Jacob Gullion), parents Dorothy Rubner and Ron Alexander (stepmother Joanne Fagan), sisters Rhonda Han (David) and Shannon Gancy (Tim), boyfriend John Schmier, nieces Dana Han, Emily Gancy, Samantha Gancy, and nephews Matt Han and Nicholas Gancy. She is also survived by several friends and family, all who cared very much for her.

Michelle was the epitome of generosity, hard work, and selflessness. She would consistently go out of her way to help her children, family, and friends. Her kind heart has touched the lives of countless individuals.

In liu of flowers, please buy a gift for a teacher or loved one, as gifting to others was her favorite thing to do. Donations can also be made in her honor to the John Zay house. The Zay house took amazing care of her family while they visited and gave her a comfortable place to call home for her last few days.

The family wishes to thank Dr.Murphy and the staff of Common Spirit in Colorado Springs and Three Springs for saving her life. Thanks to these individuals, we were able to see her for one last precious month.

A celebration of life is being planned in the spring of 2024. Please reach out to Kira Gullion for details.