Michael A. Maxfield Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

MICHAEL ANTHONY MAXFIELD, Fort Collins, CO resident and formerly of Torrington, passed away July 10, 2016 surrounded by his loving family; his adoring wife, Connie, his three children, Christopher (Tami), Hilary (Fernando), and Zachary (Dee). Cremation has taken place and friends are invited to join the family for a celebration of his life at a Memorial Funeral Mass on Wednesday, July 20th, 2016 at 10am at St. Rose Catholic Church, 605 East 22nd Ave in Torrington with Father Carl Beavers officiating. Colyer Funeral Home is assisting the family and friends are invited to send condolences to the family at www.colyerfuneralhome.com Those who wish may direct memorial donations to Eastern Wyoming College. Michael was born on January 30, 1947 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska the son of Lester and Jean Maxfield. Michael grew up in Torrington, WY and later partnered with his father at the Torrington Livestock Market. He eventually acquired the business with Oliver “Tuffy” Dickens and his brother, Lester, and they ultimately consummated a merger with Shawn and Lex Madden, creating the largest livestock market in the state. In 2000 Mike retired and he enjoyed golfing, playing cards with friends, fine scotch and cheap iced tea, traveling to Arizona, collecting antique guns and Native American artifacts, voicing his disdain for eating ‘red and green things’, and he especially enjoyed spending time with his 3 granddaughters, Madeline, Susannah, and Adeline; as well as his loyal hound, Beasley; his three brothers, Peter (Karen) , Lester (Teresa) and John (Colleen); a sister-in-law, Michele Maxfield; and 17 nieces and nephews. Mike’s grace, generosity, humility, compassion and humor will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his parents, his grandson, baby Matthew, and his brother, Thomas.

Michael A. Maxfield

January 30, 1947 - July 10, 2016