Glen Michael “Mike” Stratton passed away on May 16, 2024, in Mesa. Mike was born on March 3, 1961, to Glen and Velma Stratton of Snowflake. He was the fourth of 11 children.
He is survived by his daughter, Randa (Aaron) Dutcher and son, Nick (Megan) Stratton; six beautiful grandchildren, and his best friend Dawn Schoenbein. Additionally, he is survived by his siblings, Carolyn Penrod, Kent Stratton, Norma Schneider, Julie McCray, Phil Stratton, Margie Wirth, Terry Stratton, Janet Chavez, and Paul Stratton.
Mike was a “Bigger Than Life” cowboy with a love for horses, roping, a good rodeo, faith, family, freedom, sports, deep conversations and lots of candy.
After graduating from Snowflake High School, Mike obtained a degree in Physical Therapy/Athletic Training at NAU. He then received his doctorate (PhD) in Sports Medicine from RMU. Mike loved his career and opened three physical therapy clinics in the Phoenix Metro area. Mike truly was a gifted doctor who served and healed countless numbers of people in pain. He loved people and would do anything he could to serve.
He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in Primary, Sunday School, as a Young Men’s teacher, and in the Elders Quorum. He loved home teaching/ministering. Mike often would continue to visit families that were no longer a part of his assignment to love and serve them. He made everyone feel like they were his best friend.
Mike worked in the rodeo circuit with Justin Sports Medicine Team for over 30 years and was a dedicated program manager. As a part of this team, Mike worked at the National Finals Rodeo (NFR) with the elite PRCA athletes each December. Mike traveled the world to help cowboys and athletes get out of pain so they could continue to compete and earn a living for their families. He will be greatly missed.
Mike adored his children Randa and Nick, their spouses Aaron and Megan, Dawn, and his wonderful grandchildren, Brick, Lot, R.E. Jo, Jett, Ande, and Daxton. They were everything to him.
He spent hours building a barn home in Snowflake for the entire family, riding horses, roping, getting ice cream and teaching them to work hard, learn manners, and think deeper. If any of you know Mike’s family, it is apparent that they were taught how to be kind and respectful.
Family, siblings, nieces and nephews, colleagues, and friends will deeply miss him, and will cherish so many great memories.
Services were held on May 24, at the LDS Main Street Chapel in Snowflake, followed by burial at Mike Ramsey Cemetery in Snowflake.
