Michael Scott Hedges

On October 25th, 2026 Michael Scott Hedges peacefully took his last breath at the age of 53, following a prolonged battle with cancer. Mike was surrounded by his family until his very last moment.

Mike was born in El Paso, Texas to his parents Sue and Harold Hedges. He attended McLane High School in Fresno California. He received a Bachelor's degree from Stephen F. Austin State University in 1998, and a Master's degree from Colorado College in 2012.

In 1995 Mike and his family took a Western Caribbean cruise. During this cruise, Mike met the love of his life, Alison. In October of 1998, Mike and Alison married in Alexandria, Louisiana. They moved to Colorado Springs in 1999 where they began their life together. They had their son Hayden in 2002 and the next year they had their daughter, Haley.

Mike loved to travel, and shared this love on trips to destinations near and far. He took his family on camping trips to Buena Vista and Alaska. He enjoyed long ATV rides, scary stories around the campfire and quality time with his family in the mountain landscapes. Mike enjoyed bushcraft and took many solo camping trips where he displayed his talents through minimalist camping and homemade materials. Mike enjoyed reading and collecting comic books. He built a large collection over his lifetime. Mike loved to play video games and watch classic movies and television. He was often heard spitting quotes from one of his favorite films, Tombstone. He was an animal lover and had four dogs throughout his life (Aero, Panzer, Mo and Barkley).

Mike is survived by his wife (Alison Hedges), their children (Hayden Hedges and Haley Hedges), his mother (Sue Pistorious) and his brother (Hal Hedges). Mike is preceded in death by his father (Harold Hedges).