Image ©Michael “Mike” Alvin Spady peacefully passed away on July 23, 2026, in Pueblo, Colorado at the age of 78. Mike was born on September 3, 1947, in Las Animas, Colorado, to Alvin and Virginia (Cline) Spady. He was raised in Las Animas, where he attended school before continuing his education at Colorado State University in Fort Collins. Mike is survived by his beloved wife, Linda Spady; son, Mark Spady; daughters, Kimberly Varner (Wayne), Brenda Martin (J.D. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin and Virginia Spady; brother, Gary Spady; and sister, Susan Spady.