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Myron C. “Mike” Fellows, 71, of Cody, passed away on Jan. 7, 2024.
Mike was born in Igloo, South Dakota on May 2, 1952 to Richard and Lorraine Fellows. Mike was the second oldest of 10 siblings. In the summer of 1967 Richard and Lorraine moved their family from South Dakota to Cody, Wyoming. Instead of finishing high school, Mike enlisted in the United States Army in December of 1969. During his time in the Army Mike got to spend time with his uncle George Chalmers. Many times they were stationed near to each other. The stories that those two can tell! During this time Mike married his first wife Gerry and they had two children together, Myron Jr. and Lori.
In May of 1972 Mike was discharged from the Army. Mike returned to Wyoming and worked various jobs in several cities in Wyoming. In the summer of 1976 Mike decided to return home to Cody. Soon after returning Mike met the love of his life, Cheryl Feller. The two of them dated for 1 1/2 years, then Mike asked Cheryl for her hand in marriage. The two married on Jan. 7, 1978. They had one child together, Amy.
For many years Mike was known around the Big Horn Basin as the water man. In 2014 Mike started working as a custodian at Livingston Elementary. Mike was known there by all as Mr. Mike. Mike enjoyed reading to the students. Also, every year Mike would dress up as the Mayor of Whoville for the Grinch celebration.
In November of 2007 Mike and Cheryl welcomed their only grandchild into their lives, Madison. Madison was the center of his world. Nothing brought him greater joy than spending time with his family or talking about his family. Mike loved to spend time with family and friends. Mike enjoyed hunting and fishing. He enjoyed teaching his little fishing buddy Madi how to fish and eat them the “Poppie way!” In December of 2011, Mike lost the love of his life Cheryl to cancer. And even though she is gone, the love he had for her never ended.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents Richard and Lorraine, brother John, and his wife Cheryl.
Mike is survived by his son Myron Jr. (Renea) of Glenrock, Wyoming; daughters Lori (Bruce) of Sacramento, California; and Amy (Alan) of Cody, Wyoming; granddaughter Madison; brothers Richard (Susan), Ira (Vicki), Doug (Lilie), Leslie (Judy), Terry and Dale; and sisters Sonya (Lonnie) and Sue (Lynn); uncle George (Okcha), and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at Cody House of Prayer Evangelical Church on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024 at 10 a.m. Visitation will be from 9-10 a.m. Memories and condolences can be shared on Mike’s memorial page at BallardFH.com.
