Roll Call Tribute

Michael Lee Mansfield 

May 20, 1953 - August 12, 2023 

The good Lord called a good man home on August 12, 2023.

Michael Lee Mansfield, 70, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his wife and children after a courageous year-long battle with cancer.

Michael was born on May 20, 1953 in Houston, TX to Norman and Bettye Louise Mansfield. His fondest childhood memories were spending time at the family ranch “The Bettye L” and at his grandparents home in Tarpley, TX. After graduating from Texas A&M University in 1977, he moved to Carbondale, CO and began working for Divide Welding and Machine in Emma.

In 1981 Michael started his own business, Farmers’ Welding Inc., which he owned and operated for the next 42 years. Through Farmers’ Welding, he met many new friends and acquaintances that he cherished until he retired after being diagnosed with cancer.

On September 17, 1988 he married Linda Louise Downing. Together they raised three wonderful children; Leah (Tyler) Sisson of Denver, CO, Andrew Mansfield of Grand Junction, CO, and Michaela (Taylor) Ferguson of Colorado Springs, CO. Michael is survived by his wife, his children, two granddaughters Zoey and Riley Sisson, his sister Dawn Mansfield of San Antonio, TX and his brother John (Kathleen) Mansfield of Pine Mtn. Club, CA.

Time at home could not be spent without man’s best friend nearby. If you wanted to find Michael, look for the dogs. He enjoyed tending to his garden, smoking a variety of meats, watching the sunset, then pointing out the constellations of the night sky. Michael enjoyed long range precision shooting and could throw a precise axe. Above all, he was an archery hunter at heart.

Spending time at the lodge is what he looked forward to most, whether it was clearing trees in the spring, haying the fields through the summer, or gathering firewood and hunting when autumn rolled around. Being in nature gave him joy and a true sense of serenity. The thrill of the archery hunt and being amongst the animals was unmatched, as success was not measured in the harvest, but in the experience. Every hunt was cherished because it was shared with family. In nature is where he felt closest to his Creator.

As per Michael’s request, no funeral or memorial service will be held. He was a kind and gentle soul and will be missed beyond words. A tribute to Michael would be to spend time outdoors doing something you enjoy with family. Donations can be made in his memory to Home Care and Hospice of the Valley.