Obituary of Michael David Gemmill

Mike was born in Colorado Springs to David and Stella (Thomas) Gemmill. A long-time resident of Leadville Colorado, he had worked 35 years for the Climax Molybdenum mine in Climax, Colorado. Mike's interests included Colorado mining history, including the narrow gauge railroads and the minerals which influenced the state's mining industry. Mike was a true Colorado native with his love of the mountains and the fishing, hiking and mountain biking opportunities they provide. The mountains also gave him many opportunities to pursue the photography of scenery and wildlife.He is survived by his sister Sandra (Gemmill) Skogen of Gurnee Illinois, his niece Katelyn Skogen and nephew Gordan Skogen also of Gurnee Illinois, his step mother Peggy Papin-Gemmill of Colorado Springs, and step sibilings Gary and Sheri Papin of Drury, Missouri.He is preceded in death by his parents.Memorial service 3:00 pm, Monday September 24, 2012 at The Springs Funeral Services, 3115 East Platte Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado. Private interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery.Funeral Home:The Springs Funeral Services3115 East Platte AvenueColorado Springs, , COUS 80909 Events Service Monday, September 24, 2012 3:00PM The Springs Funeral Services 3115 East Platte Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Phone: 719-207-8855