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In Memory Of

Michael William Arave

July 22, 1946 – December 24, 2011

Michael W. Arave, age 65 of Helena, passed away at St. Peters’s Hospital on Decemeber 24, 2011. He was born on July 22, 1946, the son of Luren S. and Gwendlyn (Savage) Arave, in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Private family services will be held at a later date. To offer a condolence or share a memory of Michael, please visit the guest book on this website.

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  1. Tyler and April Bogy says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Diane,

    Words cannot express my deepest condolences right now for you and how you are feeling. May God hold you close during this difficult time and help you embrace the wonderful memories of Michael. Please call me if you need anything, we are here for you.

    With Love,

    The Bogy’s

  2. Deb Golden says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Diane, you are in my thoughts and prayers during this very sad time. Mike was a very special friend to my brother, Bob and I will be forever grateful for all the support you and Mike gave to my brother’s family. I am so grateful that I got to meet you and Mike and put a face to the person my brother talked about so much. I am so sorry 2 very special and much loved people had to leave us so early. I know they are together as special angels and will watch over you and Mary. I wish you strength to get through this very sad time. My deepest sympathy.

  3. Michaelanne says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Diane & family –
    Words cannot convey the sympathy I feel for your loss.
    My hope is the Lord who comforts us in knowing that there is a better place beyond this, where suffering is no more & all is light in Him, will guide you through this difficult time.
    Take care, with love, Michaelanne

  4. Candy Kirby says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Diana:
    I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you. May your heart find some peace. Candy

  5. Steve and Sue Timm says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Diane,

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Mike was a good man and we will always remember him.

    Steve and Sue Timm

  6. Susan Ibbetson says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Dear Diane, family and friends,
    May the light that is Mike always be each of us. May we find love and peace in knowing him. May we share that with each other as we grieve his passing. Diane, you have been an example of grace and dignity. May you, especially, receive that which you need at this time. Know that you are loved.

  7. Evelyn Howard says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    My brother Mike. Funny laugh, as if there was a secret part that only he knew about, places in his memories that were quiet, a man who I knew as a boy. See you later brother, on the flip side.
    Diane, thank you for loving him.
    Tami

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