1950 - 2022
Alex Middlemist passed away on the evening of February 21, 2022 at the age of 71. Born in Fort Morgan on July 17, 1950 he attended school in Brush where he met and later married his high school Sweetheart, Theresa Kay, on September 10, 1969 and had three children. Alex was a devoted husband and father. He enjoyed coaching his kids little league, and being a leader of their 4-H clubs. He also had several hobbies such as hunting, fishing, camping and gambling, playing baseball himself, bowling and woodworking, making several beautiful pieces of furniture.
He was also an active member of the Jaycees and an EMT in Byers for several years. Alex loved taking his dog, Squirt, for rides in his truck several times a day. We were never sure if the rides were really for Squirt or for him. Alex most enjoyed knocking on the wall from inside the house anytime someone would arrive at the door. Anyone that was familiar with this routine would knock back from the outside. And when any one of his children or grandchildren would leave the common phrase was “glad you got to see me” which was always followed by “gladder you got to see me”. It was always a contest as to who could say it first. Some of his jobs included Bud’s Engine Service as a mechanic, giving 20 years to Colorado Interstate Gas, and retiring from E-470 after 15 years in 2017.
Survived by his beloved wife Theresa, daughter Lisa (Mike) Kauffman, son Jeremy (Leslie) Middlemist, son Eric (Tanya) Middlemist, 9 grandchildren, Cody, Corey, Kelsi, Brian, Caleb, Toby, Logan, Jordan, and Tyler, two great granddaughters Paisley and Courtney, who were the lights of his life, and anxiously awaiting the birth of a new great grandson any day. Also, sister Ruby Jaeger, brother Dayton Middlemist and sister Carol (Phil) Angel. Alex took great pride in his family. He was always at the ready to help a family member or friend when called upon. Preceded in death by his parents, a sister-in-law, a brother-in-law and a nephew. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to: Byers Fire and Rescue, P.O. Box 733, Byers, CO 80103
MEMORIAL SERVICE
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Saturday, March 5, 2022
Mountain View Fellowship Church
1955 Headlight Rd
Strasburg, Colorado, United States
