Obituary of Michael Andrew Van Doren, Lt. Colonel USAF

Michael was born on May 24, 1963 at Patrick AFB, Florida to Richard and Alice Van Doren and passed away March 8, 2011 in Colorado Springs, CO.He was a loving son, husband, father, leader and educator. Mike bettered the lives of all he touched. This fact encompassed his entire life between high school wrestling, his 22 year Air Force career and his 25 year marriage.Through the course of his life he exemplified the purest form of honor and integrity. He kept his promises and stood for what was right regardless of any risk to his own life or career.Michael Van Doren was loved by many, and a hero to all who knew him.He is survived by his wife, Cassandra "Kay" Van Doren; Daughter, Jennifer Garner; Son, Michael Van Doren, II, his parents, Rick & Alice Van Doren and Brother, Charles "Chuck" Van Doren and his grandchildren, Brittney and Braiden Garner.Visitation will be held Sunday, March 13, 2011 from 4:00Pm-7:00PM at The Springs Funeral Services, 3115 E. Platte Avenue.A Celebration of Mike's Life will be held Monday, March 14, 2011, 10:00AM at The Springs Funeral Services with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery.Funeral Home:The Springs Funeral Services3115 East Platte AvenueColorado Springs, , COUS 80909 Events Cemetery Monday, March 14, 2011 12:00AM Evergreen Cemetery 1005 Hancock Expressway Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Phone: 719-578-6646 Visitation Sunday, March 13, 2011 4:00PM - 7:00PM The Springs Funeral Services 3115 East Platte Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Phone: 719-207-8855 Service Monday, March 14, 2011 10:00AM The Springs Funeral Services 3115 East Platte Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Phone: 719-207-8855