Michael "Mike" Eugene Green

Michael Eugene (Mike) Green, 52, of Shelley, Idaho, formerly of Meridan, Idaho and Rocky Ford, Colorado is a beloved son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and husband went to be with the Lord June 5, 2010.

     Mike was born July 25, 1957 at Caldwell, Idaho to Delbert Gene Green and Alma Sue Crutcher. He attended school at Meridan, Idaho and Rocky Ford, Colorado. On September 30, 2006 he married Belynda Nixon in Shelley, Idaho.

     Mike began his career in Law Enforcement in May of 1980 with the Burley Police Department. He was Sheriff in Oakley, and Chief of Police in Heyburn. Mike graduated from POST with honors, and was voted Officer of the Year. He won several sharp shooter contests, and was a firearms instructor.

     Mike enjoyed spending time with his family, he also enjoyed fishing, camping and was in love with Yellowstone and was able to spend time there the end of May this year.  Some but not all of his and our favorite memories were fishing at Trappers Lake in Colorado. His sense of humor, his impression of Daffy Duck, the pranks he played on his brother and sisters and  last but not least his law enforcement career. He especially enjoyed his first motorcycle at age 16.

     He is survived by his wife Belynda,  parents Delbert (Deb) and Gwen Green of New Plymouth, Idaho, Sons Toby and wife Amy of Morgan, Utah, Tarl and wife Cheyenne of Layton, Utah, daughter Kisha Miller and husband Zane of Twin Falls, Idaho, Aqua Green and Fiancé Austin of Idaho Falls, daughter Shea Copeland of Shelley, sisters Shari Kettering of Nampa, Idaho, Gwenie Sellers and husband Steve of Boise,  Idaho, Naomi Tucker of Las Vegas, Nevada, Kellie Thomas and husband Tye of  Emmett, Idaho and Forrest Green and wife Mylissa of New Plymouth, Idaho, Leslie Reynolds of Oktaha, Oklahoma,  a maternal grandmother Naomi Patrick of Rocky Ford, Colorado  and 8 grandchildren Korgan, Ayva, Rylan, Austin Michael, Koebea, Tyler, McKell. Jaci a very special friend, Mike Shears, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and friends.

     He was preceded in death by his mother Alma Sue Crutcher Green, maternal and paternal grandparents, Hobart and Merle Green,  Eugene and Gwen Crutcher, Danny lee Patrick,  two brothers Delbert Gene, Marvin, nephew Delbert James.

     Mike was loved and cherished by his family and many friends and we will have lasting, loving memories forever in our hearts.  

     Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M. Thursday June 10, at the Shelley Fourth Ward Chapel (184 North Park Ave.) The family will receive Thursday morning 9:30 till 10:40 A.M. at the church. Interment will be in the Grant Cemetery.

     In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations to be made to Nalder Funeral Home (110 West Oak Shelley, ID 83274) to help with expenses.