Mike’s Lord & Savior welcomed him into his loving arms on Friday July 26th. He loved the Lord Jesus Christ with all his heart. Mike was born September 18th, 1952, in Anaconda, MT to Thelma Curran. He grew up in Anaconda and raised his family in Butte, MT.
He married the love of his life, Nancy, on August 31st, 1973. Last August they celebrated a loving marriage of 50 years. He was a dedicated father, devoted grandfather and cherished great grandfather.
Mike earned an associate degree from Pillsbury Baptist Bible College. He started his working career with the Anaconda Company. This led him into a career as a proud union (local 41) pipefitter, which he passed onto his daughter. He spent his final working years traveling the country working on nuclear power houses, with Nancy constantly at his side.
His faith & family were important to him but so were the outdoors and sports. He was an avid outdoorsman who passed his love and knowledge of hunting onto his children, grandchildren and friends. These memories will be cherished for a lifetime. His greatest hunting accomplishments were his two trophy bighorn sheep, supporting his wife, Nancy, in getting her trophy elk and his son, Michael, in getting his trophy bighorn sheep.
He loved his entire family more than anything and treasured attending his grandchildren’s sporting events along with all family functions. His passion for sports was evident in his trips with his daughter and his Saturdays spent at Grizz games with his family.
Mike is survived by his devoted wife, Nancy Curran; three daughters, Anna (Fred) Wendt, Michelle (Jonathan Price) Curran, Cynthia (Frank) Curran-Takeshorse; seven grandchildren, Kevin (Melanie) Wendt, McKenna (Allen Rogers) Wendt, Mike Touhey, Donovan Descharme-Curran, Samuel Descharme-Curran, Elizabeth Descharme-Curran, Larry Debus; seven great grandchildren, Dean Wendt, Castti Wendt, Bridgett Touhey, Maycie Descharme-Curran, Hadley Ellington, Arayia Ellington, Iris Lansing; siblings, brother Sean (Birdie) Curran and sister Colleen (Paul) Boucher; and many nieces and nephews.
Mike was predeceased by his son, Michael Curran Jr.; mother, Thelma Curran; and brother, Pat Curran.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 5 pm on August 1, 2024, at Heritage Bible Church, 3215 Hannibal St., Butte, Montana, with a reception immediately following at the church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Heritage Bible Church or Old Fashioned Baptist Church.
Please visit below to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Mike.
Axelson Funeral and Cremation Services is privileged to care for Mike and his family.
Service Schedule
Celebration of His Life
5pm
Thursday August 1, 2024
Heritage Bible Church
3215 Hannibal St.
Butte, Montana 59701
Reception
Following the service
Thursday August 1, 2024
Heritage Bible Church
3215 Hannibal St.
Butte, Montana 59701
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Doug Z says
Mike was a great man. He called me often to talk about hunting and to see if we drew any special tags. He always wanted to know if we killed anything. He would always stop by our hunting camp when he was in the area. There wasn’t anywhere he wouldn’t take his pickup. Chains on all four wheels. I’ll miss his phone calls.
My thoughts are with you Nancy. You were the best life partner Mike could ever ask for. He was very blessed to have you.
Lifschultz says
Mike was a Gentleman. He had a quick sense of humor with an effortless delivery. Paul and I were delighted by our conversations with Mike as they invariably resulted in laughter and great warmth.
Mike will be deeply missed, but his spirit and the laughter he shared will remain in our hearts forever.
With Love,
Nina and Paul Lifschultz
Robin Duff says
Paul and I worked with Mike on jobs all across the United States. We not only worked together we fished together. He was an avid sportsman who loved to hunt and fish. We stayed in contact by phone after we all retired, always discussing the weather. Hot in Mobile, Alabama and
Cold in Butte, Montana. He will be missed.
Paul and Robin Duff
Donna says
Dear Nancy and family
We are so sorry to hear about Mike. Our prayers are that Gid will comfort you and hold you close! Love Donna and Ed Sheehy
Lynn McConnaha Bourne says
Nancy, I’m so sorry to hear about Mike. Please accept my sincere condolences. Prayers and thoughts are with you💐💐
Larry Curran says
Nancy, sorry to learn of Mike’s passing. We always got along great. Enjoyed working with him at St.James.
Larry Curran
George Brown says
Cousin Mike and families,
As cousins in Anaconda and Butte we shared so many fun outings and visits as youngsters. Sincere and heart felt condolences to Nancy and your adoring family.
Rest in Peace.
The families of Julia Brown
Carol Maier says
I know him to he a great father through my relationship with his daughter, Michelle. Condolences to the whole family, our prayers are with you. With love, Carol and Andy
Judy Smith says
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Mr and Mrs Timothy Vincent Sr. says
So sorry to learn of Mikes passing, may the Savior comfort you and unfold you and surround you with HIS love and comfort. May the HOLY SPIRIT guide you each and everyday. Mike was such a blessing and friend to all of us as you were too! Cutting wood,hunting and many talks and visits were such a blessing and encouraging one another in our Christian walk. He will be missed not only by us but by every life he touched and blessed. Our prayers are with you all!.
Larry and Leonda Cragwick says
We just were made aware of Mike’s passing. So sorry to hear but t we know he is in a better place. He was.such a gentleman to the end, always wanting to visit no matter how bad he felt. I met Mike and Nancy probably 50 years ago at archery events. It was a pleasure to teach his children in school for band. What supportive quality people he and Nancy always have been. He will be missed by all of us who really knew him.
Frank Finnegan says
Mike was a great man and friend. Met him many years ago shooting archery league. He always helped me improve my score, but was never able to beat him. R.I. P. Mike.
Janet McNamee Bjornemo says
My thoughts and prayers to the whole Curran flan. I went to Saint Pete’s with Micheal for 8 years, my condolences . Janet McNamee Bjornemo.
Jenni says
Condolences to you my friend Anna. Sent with lots of sisterly love
Jenni Kohler O.