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Mr. Michael Spencer Eggleton of Blackfalds, Alberta sadly left us on October 29, 2023, when his heart was just too full of love to keep going. Mike as most family and friends knew him as or even more affectionately as Mikey by some, was born on February 29, 1972, at the Calgary Foothills Hospital. Which being a leap year baby only made him 12 years old if you asked Mike, which may be why some thought he was not old enough to hold his own passport or drive the boat or why sometimes his family was left playing “Where’s Mike” when he wandered off, only to be spotted in his trusty t-shirt and ball cap. Mike started his life journey as a son to William and Alida Eggleton in Calgary but then moved as a family to the Barrhead area and grew roots at Camp Creek, Alberta. Although Mike and his future wife Mary Dawn went to high school together, they were like ships passing in the night and their love was not yet meant to be. After high school, Mike joined the Military and after completing basic training was set on the course of meeting Mary Dawn out and about socially through friends. After fate did its thing, they were married in 1998, with them celebrating 25 years of marriage this past year. Which meant 25 years of devotion and of Mike always being up for whatever came after “Honey, I have an idea”. Mike continued to serve in the military for the start of their marriage, totaling 9 years of service for our country, which he served in the RCEME 411 1 Service Battalion and did a tour in Bosnia. During this time and after his military career Mike and Mary Dawn’s family also started to grow with their little Eggy’s joining the family, which included Amanda, Michaela, Saralynn, and Spencer. Four children were meant to be as during premarital counseling when asked how many children they wanted Mary Dawn said “2” and Mike said “6”. Mike was a proud dad from day one and never stopped showing his unconditional love to his kids and family, which brought the end to his military career so he could be there for all the holidays, Christmas concerts, and everything in between. It is said that Mike really liked the holidays. After leaving the military he started a new journey by getting his licence as a Blue Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic. Although he enjoyed and was good at his career he loved and was even better at being a dad. Being a dad to Mike was more than having his standby dad jokes in his pocket (he had some good trusty ones about cemeteries and step ladders) but about being present, reliable and pouring all his love into his kids. To him, this meant answering every question (although usually, the answer was 7), being level-headed when needed, building a strong foundation so his kids have the skills they need to make it out in the world, and showing them how they should always be treated and what a strong, loving dad looks like. It was also in his way that he was there for every sport his children tried from coaching t-ball to sharing advice (even if sometimes unsolicited) and cooking up hamburgers during horse riding competitions to being track-side ready for quick bike fixes and first aid which sometimes led to a tumble of his own but it never stopped him from delivering the first aid despite his cuts. He also had a way of knowing when they needed a little tough love to keep going and get back up. Mike’s coaching, encouragement, and helping did not stop at his kids but all the kids around too. If Mike’s kids needed something he was always ready with a “let’s do it” though he would put up a bit of a fight when it came to bringing a new dog in the house whether it was a foster or a lifelong friend but it always ended with a yes and him being the first person to fall in love with the new pup and him going out of his way to fixing a fence so they could stay. Mike’s loyalty did not end at his family but also in his support of Manitoba sports team, especially the Blue Bombers, perhaps he was channeling his parent’s roots. Mike also loved to have fun with his family this included game nights that sometimes included games with unflattering pictures, geocaching though with his sense of direction he was always looking at least ten feet away in the other direction, building Lego which led to him taking over and then needing his own sets, sharing laughs even if they were at his expense or because of a wet willy while driving, going on adventures together, gaming together or just going on dump runs. Quite often he would also turn these dump runs into one of his hobbies of building bikes but mostly just taking them apart and then building the odd one when needed, like for his nephew. Mike’s willingness to help out did not end with his immediate family or the kids at sports, it went beyond, whether always being up for whatever project his father-in-law needed help with which would lead to him having to go along with the “we’ll be in for supper in ten more minutes” or dropping everything to help a buddy out or to take a call from his kids, sister-in-law and others about vehicle problems or what kind of coolant they should get. At times he should have just answered “AMA, how can I help you” but that was the kind of guy Mike was, one who would do anything for anybody including giving away the family’s road snacks or having an hour-long conversation over a McDonald’s meal which included job advice to those who really needed it. Mike’s nonconfrontational attitude made him easy to get along with especially since he knew when it was best to walk away, most of the time at least; there was a “rumored” situation involving a police car. Although Mike sometimes would forget where his cell phone was or what project he was supposed to be working on, he never forgot how much he loved his family. He would always keep the needed fun secrets even if Mary Dawn let them slip and he would always have a quick spontaneous idea to celebrate forgotten birthdays or celebrations. Besides his loving immediate family, Mike is lovingly remembered by his siblings William and his wife Sue, Patrick Eggleton and Colleen Feduniak (nee Eggleton), his nieces and nephews, Dawn, Josh, and Kadyn Eggleton, Willow Feduniak and Raiden Seiyama, his mother-in-law Marrilee Stephenson and sister and brother-in-law Jamie and Masaru Seiyama, along with numerous extended family and friends. Mike is being welcomed by his mother and father William and Alida Eggleton and father-in-law Donald Stephenson. Our heart is broken that he will not get a chance to buy Mary Dawn the Mustang he always wanted to get her or to sell everything and buy an RV and two Spyder bikes so they could continue their journey throughout the world together in retirement. Arte Et Marte. Those who lived, laughed and loved with Mike are welcome to come share stories and remember together at the Eagle Builders Centre, 5302 Broadway Ave, Blackfalds, Alberta on Friday November 3, 2023 from 2:00 -4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, if desired, Memorial Donations in Mike’s honor may be made directly to Can Praxis. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed at www.heartlandfuneralservices.com. Arrangements in care of: Heartland Funeral Services Ltd., 4415 – 49 Street, Innisfail, Alberta. Phone: 403.227.0006
Sunday October 29th 2023
Death notice for the town of: Innisfail, Province: Alberta
death notice Michael Spencer Eggleton Sunday October 29th 2023
obituaries notice Michael Spencer Eggleton Sunday October 29th 2023
We offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Michael Spencer Eggleton Sunday October 29th 2023 and hope that their memory may be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Your thoughts and kind words are greatly appreciated.
