Michele W. Puttroff, 53, of Thornton, Colorado, passed away December 1, 2011. Michele was a very proud mother and grandmother. She loved visiting Glenwood Springs, Colorado for vacation to relax in the hot springs. She was an excellent baker, especially at Christmas time making cookies and candies to share. She had a passion for elephants and collected figurines of them ever since she was a small child. Michele was a lover of cats. She was a life long learner taking classes, while working at times. Michele is survived by her companion, Robert ""Bob"" Quiroz; son, Dwayne Puttroff and his girlfriend Jennifer Lierman; granddaughter, Ashlynn Puttroff; mother, Lillian Puttroff; siblings, Martin Puttroff, Mitchell Puttroff, Michael Puttroff; and niece & nephews, Matt Puttroff, Breanna Puttroff, Derrick Puttroff, Mitch Puttroff. She was preceded in death by her father Dwayne Dale Puttroff. Memorial service will be on Monday, December 12, 2011, beginning at 1:00 PM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant Street, in Thornton, Colorado. Please share memories of Michele and condolences with her family by selecting the ""sign guestbook"" option below.