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Michael Estes

Jun. 7, 1965 - May 25, 2025

Date of Service: Jul. 26, 2025

Michael Joe Estes

HEYBURN – It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michael Joe Estes, who left this world peacefully on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at the age of 59, surrounded by his family and close friends.

Born on June 7, 1965, in Burley, Idaho, to Harold and Virginia Estes. He spent his youth in the Mini- Cassia area, graduating from Minico High School in 1983. He rode bucking bulls while in high school and continued into his early 20s, ranking 13th in the nation. He joined the Marines in 1983, and after his discharge, he returned to Burley. He was a horizontal driller for 25 years, during which he traveled the country, making friends wherever he went. In 2021, he moved to Cascade, Idaho, where he spent the next four years driving truck. In February, Michael was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and moved to Heyburn, where his daughter, Danielle, cared for him.

Michael is survived by his father, Harold Estes; sister, Colleen Ashmead; brother, Shawn Estes; daughters, Danielle Fisher, Ashlie Asher, Virginia Goodwin, and Shannon Estes; and son, Dalton Asher, as well as seven grandchildren; and his nieces and nephews. In addition to his family, Michael was surrounded by countless friends who became like family to him.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Virginia Estes; and daughter, MacKinzie Estes.

We want to extend our thanks to St. Luke’s Hospice for the compassion they showed Michael.

We would also like to thank Delia Lovingfoss, David Bench, Tracy Bench, Doug Kowitz, and Raunda Challis for everything you did for Michael.

From Michael: I must tell you I have had a great life and it has been a hoot! A sh*tbox full of irony and bad choices, but for those of you who rode the rapids with me, I am grateful; you made me the guy I am today.

A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 26, at the Grandview Cemetery in Elba, Idaho. Military rites will be performed by the Mini-Cassia Veterans Group.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home of Burley.

Condolences for Michael Estes

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From Marlene Thiebaud Tracy :

Mike - I have great high school memories of hanging with you in the halls at lunch. After school adventures of bajaing through the hills and jumps across from the cemetery with two seatbelts between four of us, and you popping two tires off the rims and setting them up on the curb in front of your house on A St doing a 180 in the snow. Thanks for the laughs and good memories - rest well.

From Jill Zollinger :

Oh Michael, you were my childhood best friend. You were always there for me, full of kindness and laughter. You stole a plastic plant from hospital lobby so you could bring me something in my hospital room. The nurses chased you all the way down the hall. You definitely left a mark on my life and touched many. Continue to laugh and love until we meet again.

From Lisa Germaine:

Mike, you were a good son to Harold. I know your father misses you. He has said you were his buddy. I enjoyed the times we spoke on the phone. It was good getting to know you through your Father. RIP. See you on the other side, Lisa

From Sarah:

Mike was a friend to many and a good son to Harold. May he rest in peace

From Teresa Bowman:

Mike, you were a great friend, lots of fun memories! Loved seeing you when you were in Cascade! Thanks for being a long-time friend. Enjoy your reunion with your sweet mom, love ya

From Tammy Lorcher:

You constantly ask my advice on girls. Which made consumer economics bareable. I love you my friend. I still have all your trinkets from your time in the Marines. RIP

From Rosie Santos:

Oh Michael thank you so much for your friendship, our volleyball days and the good times we all had together. You always rescued me when I needed rescued. RIP my dear friend.

From Esther Koepnick:

Mike I will forever remember your high school rodeo days and no one will ever karaoke "Man I Feel Like a Woman" better than you. God Speed my friend.

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